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VIDEO: Meta-analysis: Mortality, safety data may favor SGLT2 inhibitors in T2DM
GLP-1 agonists were associated with a higher risk of adverse events that led to study withdrawal, compared with SGLT2 inhibitors.
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MDedge Daily News: Can a nasal spray reverse suicidality?
And pain relievers and inflammatory bowel disease? It’s complicated.
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Apixaban prevails in study of 163,000 DOAC users
ORLANDO – Apixaban had lowest rates of both stroke and major bleeding in ARISTOPHANES.
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MDedge Daily News: Shingles boosts stroke risk
And marijuana use may spur change in safety-sensitive industries.
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Smoking increases heart failure risk in blacks
Current smoking among blacks was associated with higher mean left ventricular mass and lower mean left ventricular systolic function.
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Common infections are potent risk factor for MI, stroke
ORLANDO – Huge U.K. registry identifies a novel cardiovascular risk factor: hospitalization for UTI or respiratory infection.
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Consider spironolactone in treatment-resistant hypertension
ORLANDO – How to apply the lessons of PATHWAY-2 trial to everyday practice.
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The ‘holy grail’ of thrombosis prevention
SAN DIEGO – One expert says it’s the ability to determine the risk of recurrence with or without continuation of anticoagulant treatment.
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MDedge Daily News: Where doctors stand on Medicaid work requirements
And asthma is flourishing in a surprising location.
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Herpes zoster boosts short-term stroke, TIA risk
ORLANDO – Risk of stroke and TIA – but not acute MI – is significantly increased with herpes zoster infection.
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Transcatheter valves underperform for native aortic regurgitation
WASHINGTON – Is the valve to blame, or is it the limited procedural experience?