Hypertension
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‘Forever chemicals’ linked to hypertension in middle-aged women
“The benefit of reducing the population exposure to PFAS and potential prevention of high blood pressure and other health conditions would be...
Conference Coverage
Prediabetes is linked independently to myocardial infarction
A history of prediabetes is predictor of MI independent of any other risk factor, suggesting that screening efforts should increase.
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Omega-3 supplement sweet spot found for BP reduction
A meta-analysis of almost 5,000 people found that 2-3 g of omega-3 fatty acids a day is optimal for reducing blood pressure in people with high BP...
Conference Coverage
ESG’s cardiometabolic benefits last 5 years
Bariatric surgery’s benefits have been well documented, but endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is relatively new, so its outcomes haven’t been as well...
Guidelines
Updated AHA/ASA guideline changes care for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage
Several “standard care” therapies for ICH are not as effective as once thought and are no longer recommended in updated guidelines.
Feature
‘Goodie bag’ pill mill doctor sentenced to 2 decades in prison
Regardless of the patients’ complaints, the internist gave them tote bags with prescription drugs, including muscle relaxers, anti-inflammatories...
Feature
Topline results for dapagliflozin in HFpEF: DELIVER
AstraZeneca says regulatory submissions will be forthcoming, potentially bringing a second SGLT2 inhibitor in this space, after empagliflozin.
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Traumatic brain injury linked to ‘striking’ risk for CVD, diabetes, brain disorders
Mild and moderate-to-severe TBI is linked to an increased risk for hypertension, stroke, diabetes, as well as neurological and psychiatric...
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Lowering BP according to newest guidance would cut CV events
Two-thirds of patients would need new or intensified hypertension treatment to reach an SBP less than 120 mm Hg, as set in the 2021 KDIGO...
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Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk for preeclampsia
Pregnant women who had a higher adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet had a lower risk for preeclampsia, according to the results of a new study...
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Fresh data confirm healthy plant foods link to lower diabetes risk
Metabolites contained in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables seem to be the key to reducing risk of developing type 2 diabetes in those who...