Cardiology
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Long-Term Calcium and Vitamin D: Cancer Deaths Down, CVD Deaths Up in Older Women?
Physicians need to take a nuanced approach to supplementation based on benefits and risks for each postmenopausal patient.
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Nurse-Led Strategy Reduces Cholesterol, BP in HIV
The strategy involved home blood pressure monitoring and electronic health record tools.
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Higher Dietary Niacin Tied to Lower Mortality Risk in MASLD
Data suggested a significant interaction between niacin and diabetes with the risk of all-cause mortality.
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Hypertension Stable in US, Antihypertensive Med Use Rises
Increases in medication use were seen in most sociodemographic groups and most states.
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Smoking Cessation Before Age 40 Years Brings Great Benefits
Excess mortality attributable to smoking over a lifetime would be reduced by 90%, compared with those who continued smoking.
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How Does Snoring Affect Cardiovascular Health?
A randomization study suggested that OSA and snoring increase the risk for hypertension and CAD, with associations...
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Plastic in Carotid Plaques Increased Risk of CV Event, Death
New study finds patients with plastic particles within plaque in the carotid artery had a higher risk of both death and major CV events.
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Artificially Sweetened Drinks Linked to Increased AF Risk
Weekly consumption of >2L of artificial sugar drinks was linked to an increased likelihood of developing AF in the...
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Effect of Metformin Across Renal Function States in Diabetes
Metformin cuts the risk for diabetic nephropathy and major kidney and cardiovascular events in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes.
Opinion
Unexpectedly Helpful Effects of Drugs Used For Other Reasons
Instead of negative interactions, some drugs have beneficial effects in areas other than their indicated use.