Peripheral Vascular Disorders
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Rituximab Not Inferior to Cyclophosphamide in Pediatric Vasculitis
Those who received rituximab required a significantly lower steroid dose than those who received cyclophosphamide or a combination therapy.
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Scurvy: A Diagnosis Still Relevant Today
Scurvy can cause mucosal and gastric hemorrhages, and may be linked to poor diet or bariatric surgery.
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No Link Between PPI Use and Risk for Cardiovascular Events
Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease do experience a slight increase in cardiovascular events with PPI use, the researchers noted.
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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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Which Medications Can Cause Edema?
Nitrates, calclium channel blockers, neuropathic pain medications, and others can lead to edema.
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Vasculopathy Can Vary in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
More research is needed to better define IPAH with nonplexiform vasculopathy and to identify causes and treatment.
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High Blood Sugar May Drive Dementia, German Researchers Warn
Levels of high blood sugar can damage blood vessels in the brain, potentially leading to vascular dementia.
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Arterial Stiffness May Predict Risk for Glaucoma
Incident rate of glaucoma increased across all levels of arterial stiffness evaluated in new study.
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Home-based exercise benefits patients with PAD
Compared with supervised treadmill exercise, home-based walking was associated with significantly improved mean 6-minute walking distance.
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PET scan at diagnosis may help to predict aneurysm risk in patients with giant cell arteritis
Patients with aortic inflammation detected by PET were at greater risk for developing aortic aneurysms, particularly thoracic aortic aneurysms.
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PAD procedure overuse: A field in peril or ‘a few bad apples’?
Many patients, apparently, were not encouraged to make lifestyle changes, nor did they receive medication. Instead, they were advised from the get...