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BP Track: Blood pressure control rates dropped during pandemic
Data culled from 24 health systems showed lower rates of blood pressure control during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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More STEP data: Semaglutide cuts weight, cravings, beats liraglutide
In STEP 5, weight loss with semaglutide was sustained at 2 years and the drug cut cravings in a subgroup; in STEP 8, semaglutide beat liraglutide...
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AHA 2021 puts scientific dialogue, health equity center stage
The Scientific Sessions are fully online but with a heavy emphasis on live events and opportunities to interact globally over the latest...
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Liraglutide effective against weight regain after gastric bypass
In a randomized controlled trial of patients who regained weight after a gastric bypass, 69% of patients given liraglutide lost at least 5% of...
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Statins’ effects on CVD outweigh risk for diabetes in RA
A large cohort study reports that the cardiovascular benefits of statin use in people with rheumatoid arthritis outweigh the moderate diabetes...
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‘If obesity were diabetes or cancer, how would you approach it?’
There’s so much misinformation about obesity, says an expert. ‘People think it’s a lack of willpower, and even patients blame themselves for not...
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Obesity interventions tied to colon cancer risk reduction
“We need to have conversations with our patients in the clinic and educate them that they have these resources available,” said Dr. Aakash Desai...
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Vitamin D and omega-3 supplements reduce autoimmune disease risk
“People who are otherwise healthy and have a family history of autoimmune disease might also consider starting to take these supplements.”
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SUGAR trial finds superior stent for those with diabetes and CAD
In noninferiority trial, the Cre8 EVO stent was associated with fewer target lesion failures than the Resolute Onyx at 1 year in the setting of...
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Renal denervation remains only promising, per latest meta-analysis
A fairly large body of evidence showing safety and efficacy for renal denervation is not enough for an indication.
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One of the keys to success on social media? Entertain and educate the public
“Dermatologists have something to teach the world because we are experts on skin, hair, and nails. You want to impart this knowledge in a way that...