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Which Emergencies Are Genuine Emergencies?
Four out of 10 cases require an ER; Doctor tackles emergency medicine usage for care more appropriate for patients’ PCP.
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Novel PCSK9 Inhibitor Reduced LDL by 50%
Study finds new PCSK9 inhibitor cut LDL in half after a year, with monthly small-volume injection.
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Heart Failure the Most Common Complication of Atrial Fibrillation, Not Stroke
The lifetime risk of atrial fibrillation increased from one in four in 2000 to one in three in 2022 in a Danish cohort.
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Low-Fat Vegan Diet May Improve Cardiometabolic Health in T1D
The diet, without carbohydrate or portion restrictions, improved glycemic control.
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Mandibular Device Comparable to CPAP to Reduce BP in Hypertension, OSA
A mandibular device showed similar effectiveness to CPAP with higher adherence rates, study finds.
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Salt Substitutes May Cut All-Cause And Cardiovascular Mortality
Recommending salt substitutes may be an effective way for physicians to help patients reduce CVD risk, especially those hesitant to start...
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Are E-Cigarettes Bad for the Heart?
E-cigarettes found to cause oxidative stress, inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and they have cardiovascular implications, says new study.
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Statins Raise Diabetes Risk, but CV Benefit Outweighs It
An analysis of 23 clinical trials found statins could dose-dependently raise the risk of T2D, but CV improvement was more impactful.
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Early Olezarsen Results Show 50% Reduction in Triglycerides
Antisense treatment that inhibits ApoC-III expression can significantly reduce triglyceride, trial finds.
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Arm Fat Raises CVD Risk in People With Type 2 Diabetes
Those with high levels of arm fat had increased CVD risk, compared with leg fat, study finds.