Cardiology
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After Rapid Weight Loss, Monitor Antiobesity Drug Dosing
Toxicities from excessive doses can have a range of detrimental effects; examine dosing following rapid weight loss.
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1 in 4 Unresponsive Coma Patients May Retain Some Awareness
Understanding that a patient who appears unconscious has signs of cognitive processing could change the way clinicians and family interact with...
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A Racing Heart Signals Trouble in Chronic Kidney Disease
The risk for cardiovascular events was higher in patients with a heart rate of 80-89 beats/min than in those with a heart rate < 70 beats/min...
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Remission or Not, Biologics May Mitigate Cardiovascular Risks of RA
The use of bDMARDs in patients with RA may have additional beneficial effects on arterial wall inflammation, independent of systemic inflammation...
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Xanthelasma Not Linked to Heart Diseases, Study Finds
Lipid profiles were similar between the two groups, with no difference in total cholesterol, high- and low-density lipoprotein, and triglyceride...
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New Study Links Sweetener to Heart Risk: What to Know
Study suggests consuming erythritol, a sweetener widely found in sugar-free and keto food products, could spur a prothrombotic response.
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Did Statin Decision-Making Just Get Harder?
I am not disturbed by the PREVENT score. Clinicians treat individuals, not populations.
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Non-Prescription Semaglutide Purchased Online Poses Risks
Test purchases of “semaglutide” resulted in scams, potentially contaminated products, and higher doses than intended.
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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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Ozempic Curbs Hunger – And Not Just for Food
Ozempic may be effective to help “overconsumption” of alcohol, cannabis, cigarettes, suggests research.