Preventive Care
From the Journals
Distinguish neurogenic from nonneurogenic orthostatic hypotension
This HR:BP ratio suggests a neurogenic cause.
Conference Coverage
Major message: Most heart failure is preventable
SNOWMASS, COLO. – Targeting heart failure’s chief risk factors pays off.
From the Journals
Statin use is uniformly low in adults with dyslipidemia disorders
Roughly 50% of adults with familial hypercholesterolemia are currently on statin therapy with even fewer receiving a high-intensity statin.
Conference Coverage
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy incidence, mortality on the rise
WASHINGTON – Several risk factors have been identified.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Avoid warfarin’s polypharmacy perils
And red meat may fuel the rise of fatty livers.
News
FDA wants data on role of flavored tobacco products in youth initiation
“Youth consistently report product flavoring as a leading reason for using tobacco products,” FDA Commissioner Gottlieb noted.
Conference Coverage
Beware of polypharmacy in patients taking warfarin
SAN DIEGO – The incidence of polypharmacy among patients on warfarin therapy appears to peak at age 75.
Conference Coverage
SGLT2 inhibitors cut cardiovascular outcomes regardless of region
Improved cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes patients on SGLT2 inhibitors were seen across three world regions.
Conference Coverage
Three regular meals a day is best in T2DM
CHICAGO – Hunger and craving scores improved in the three-meal group, as well, and their total daily insulin dose dropped 27 units from a baseline...
Conference Coverage
Febuxostat increases cardiovascular mortality in CARES trial
ORLANDO – FDA-mandated postmarketing safety study raises safety concerns about the gout drug.
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FDA proposes lower nicotine levels in cigarettes
Will FDA proposed guidance change cigarette use in the United States?