Peripheral Vascular Disorders
Conference Coverage
Rivaroxaban cut recurrent limb events in VOYAGER-PAD
Feature
The end of happy hour? No safe level of alcohol for the brain
No evidence was found showing that the risk for alcohol-related brain harm differs according to the type of alcohol consumed (wine, beer, or...
Conference Coverage
Healthy lifestyle can reduce dementia risk despite family history
Family history remains a strong risk factor for dementia, but nongenetic factors offer opportunity for intervention.
Guidelines
‘Major update’ of BP guidance for kidney disease; treat to 120 mm Hg
“[Chapter one] of the guidelines is devoted to blood pressure measurement ... if [targeting] 120 [mm Hg systolic], the emphasis is on 120 measured...
From the Journals
Long-term CPAP use linked with more physical activity
New research reinforces the health benefits of treating obstructive sleep apnea.
News
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is on the rise
“The increasing incidence has important implications for health care professionals and policy makers in addressing the associated comorbidities...
From the Journals
Peripheral neuropathy tied to mortality in adults without diabetes
The condition is underrecognized and associated with poor outcomes, findings of a new study suggest.
Conference Coverage
VTEs tied to immune checkpoint inhibitor cancer treatment
Retrospective analysis hints that cancer patients have an elevated risk for venous thromboembolism following treatment with an immune checkpoint...
Conference Coverage
Benefit of rivaroxaban after limb revascularization greatest in those with comorbid CAD
New results from the landmark VOYAGER PAD trial identify which patients benefit most from adding rivaroxaban after limb revascularization.
Conference Coverage
Polygenic risk score helps target AAA screening
Researchers validated a 29-item genetic risk score that improved abdominal aortic aneurysm screening pick-up when added to sex and age.
Conference Coverage
PCSK9 inhibitors unexpectedly link with lower VTE, aortic stenosis