Preventive Care
Commentary
Did Statin Decision-Making Just Get Harder?
I am not disturbed by the PREVENT score. Clinicians treat individuals, not populations.
Commentary
On Second Thought: The Truth About Beta-Blockers
Yes, beta-blockers are useful pills, and they are standard of care, just maybe not for post-MI patients with normal ejection fractions because...
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Fruits and Vegetables May Promote Kidney and Cardiovascular Health in Hypertensive Patients
Adults with chronic kidney disease and hypertension showed slower disease progression with a low-acid diet.
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Wearables May Confirm Sleep Disruption Impact on Chronic Disease
Increased deep sleep was linked with reduced odds of AF, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder.
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New Study Says Your Sedentary Lifestyle Is Killing You
More time sitting than being physically active is linked to increased risk for all-cause mortality.
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Low Alcohol Use Offers No Clear Health Benefits
Recently, scientists have pointed out flaws in some of the studies that led to the conclusion that there is be a safe level of alcohol consumption...
Opinion
Statins, Vitamin D, and Exercise in Older Adults
The studies outlined answer some questions about the management of older patients in primary care.
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How Drones Are Reducing Emergency Response Times
Drones may allow for faster delivery of life-saving equipment before first responders arrive.
Commentary
For Richer, for Poorer: Low-Carb Diets Work for All Incomes
A visit to an endocrinologist proved to be life-changing for a single mother of two with poorly controlled blood sugar.
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US 911 System Is Nearing Its Own Emergency
Out of date and underfunded, 911 systems may not be reliably accessible during a crisis.
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Flu May Increase MI Risk Sixfold, More If No CVD History
Flu may increase risk for MI short term, especially for patients with no CV disease, study confirms.