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Genetic Risk for Gout Raises Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Independent of Urate Level
Individuals at a high genetic risk for gout faced a significantly higher risk for cardiovascular disease than those at a lower genetic risk and...
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Cognitive Decline and Antihypertensive Use: New Data
Deprescribing antihypertensives was associated with a 12% lower likelihood of progressing to a worse Cognitive Function Scale score per 12-week...
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Caffeine Brings Benefits and Risks
Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive agent and can impact blood pressure and cholesterol, studies suggest.
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New Scanner Creates Highly Detailed, 3D Images of Blood Vessels in Seconds
Researchers created a scanner that provides 3D images of vasculature, useful in RA, PVD, and cancer treatment.
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Long-Term Cognitive Monitoring Warranted After First Stroke
Stroke was associated with a significant acute decline in global cognition and a small, but significant, acceleration in the rate of cognitive...
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Maternal Serum Folate Levels During Pregnancy Linked to Congenital Heart Disease Risk
A U-shaped association was found between maternal serum folate levels and CHD risk in offspring, with both low and high levels linked to increased...
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A Hard Look at Toxic Workplace Culture in Medicine
Bullying and harassment at work is linked to burnout, lost sleep, and depression among clinicians.
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NY Nurse Practitioners Sue State Over Pay Equity, Alleged Gender Inequality
Lawsuit alleges that NPs in NY state are depended on, but not paid adequately for their work.
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New Evidence That Plaque Buildup Shouldn’t Be Ignored
Plaque burden found on 3D vascular ultrasound and coronary artery calcium on CT were better predictors of death...
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Beyond Scope Creep: Why Physicians and PAs Should Come Together for Patients
AMA has sought to limit expansion of PA roles, but clinicians argue collaboration is needed improve care access.
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Trend Toward Higher Mortality in Patients With CF and CVD
As patients with CF live into adulthood, they must now contend with health issues associated with aging, including CVD.