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Silent Epidemic: Loneliness a Serious Threat to Both Brain and Body
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- Sue Hughes
There is some evidence to suggest that isolation is more predictive of physical health outcomes, whereas loneliness is more predictive of mental...
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New Data on DOAC Initiation After Stroke in AF: Final Word?
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- Sue Hughes
Early DOAC initiation was safe with a low rate of symptomatic hemorrhage, regardless of stroke severity.
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Time to Revisit the Standard Treatment Approach in Children With MS?
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- Sue Hughes
Only a few medications are licensed for pediatric use, indicating it may be time to reconsider the standard treatment approach for this patient...
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New Hypertension Approach Hits Multiple Targets at Low Dose
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- Sue Hughes
Ultralow-dose triple combinations can be a starting treatment followed by full-dose combinations for resistant hypertension .
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Setbacks Identified After Stopping Beta-Blockers
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- Sue Hughes
Though halting beta-blockers does not increase stroke, death, or MI, CV hospitalization rates, BP, and HR were increased.
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New Blood Pressure Guidelines Simplified, Lower Treatment Target
- Author:
- Sue Hughes
ESC releases simpler and more aggressive targets, 120 mm Hg to 129 mm Hg, in its latest hypertension guidelines.
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Study Links Newer Shingles Vaccine to Delayed Dementia Diagnosis
- Author:
- Sue Hughes
The current study made use of a “natural experiment” in the United States, which switched over from use of the live vaccine to the recombinant...
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New, Near-to-Market PCSK9s Could Help Patients Meet Cholesterol Targets
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- Sue Hughes
New PCSK9 inhibitors are expected to be available soon, adding to patients’ options in reaching their goals to lower LDL.
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Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms Much Lower Than Previously Thought
- Author:
- Sue Hughes
About 15% of patients who discontinued antidepressant therapy had true discontinuation symptoms.
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Niacin and CV Risk: Should Advice on Intake Change?
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- Sue Hughes
Niacin may not be the culprit; it is proposed that niacin derivatives formed above an intake threshold may be drivers of vascular inflammation.
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Methylphenidate Linked to Small Increase in CV Event Risk
- Author:
- Sue Hughes
ADHD medication treatment linked to higher probability of increased risk for CV events, says study.
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Phase 2 Results: Zerlasiran siRNA Drug Lowers Lp(a) by 90%
- Author:
- Sue Hughes
At 36 weeks, siRNA reduced Lp(a) from baseline when compared to placebo, says company.
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ACC Consensus Guidance on What’s New in HFrEF Treatment
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- Sue Hughes
ACC provides three main updates in their guidance on the treatment of heart failure.
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Plastic in Carotid Plaques Increased Risk of CV Event, Death
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- Sue Hughes
New study finds patients with plastic particles within plaque in the carotid artery had a higher risk of both death and major CV events.
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Artificially Sweetened Drinks Linked to Increased AF Risk
- Author:
- Sue Hughes
Weekly consumption of >2L of artificial sugar drinks was linked to an increased likelihood of developing AF in the...