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DAPA-HF results transform dapagliflozin from antidiabetic to heart failure drug
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Weight loss surgery linked to lower CV event risk in diabetes
Metabolic surgery was associated with a significantly lower cumulative incidence of myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, and mortality than...
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Ticagrelor: Modest benefit, bigger bleed risk in diabetes plus stable CAD
Patients with prior PCI fared a bit better and may be a target population for long-term DAPT therapy.
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ABIM: Self-paced MOC pathway under development
The longitudinal assessment option will provide doctors with immediate feedback about answers and links to educational material.
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Higher BMD linked to family history of diabetes in postmenopausal women
The connection may be related to insulin resistance.
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Health spending nears $23,000 per family
“Buying a new car every year would be … cheaper than a year’s worth of health care.”
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Zoledronic acid reduces symptomatic periodontal disease in patients with osteoporosis
Coupled with good oral hygiene, the investigators suggest zoledronic acid might prevent development of osteonecrosis of the jaw.
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Farxiga gets Fast Track status from FDA
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Disputes over malpractice blame: Do allocations matter?
A legal battle between a doctor and insurer highlight conflicts that can arise when settling medical malpractice claims.
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Zoledronate maintains bone loss after denosumab discontinuation
The results suggest that, after achieving nonosteoporotic BMD with denosumab, a single intravenous infusion of zoledronate given 6 months after...
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High-dose vitamin D for bone health may do more harm than good
A randomized trial showed an inverse dose-response relationship between high-dose vitamin D supplementation and bone quality in healthy adults.