Cardiology
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Report: Cutting sodium consumption recommended
The first-ever Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) measure specific to chronic disease risk reduction has been unveiled.
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A couple of little known side effects of medications
The cause of one patient’s acidosis and the correct blood pressure medication for another patient.
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Myeloma therapies raise cardiovascular risks
WASHINGTON – The proteasome inhibitor carfilzomib increases risk for heart failure, and thalidomide analogs increase the risk for venous...
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AHA drills into CV risk factors in children
Also on Cardiocast: Weight-loss drug is poised for expanded indication.
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ICU admissions raise chronic condition risk
Compared to non-ICU visitors, patients had greater risk of developing new chronic conditions after discharge.
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Much still unknown about inflammation’s role in RA patients’ CVD risk
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Brilinta reduces MACE in THEMIS trial
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FDA accepts supplemental New Drug Application to expand lorcaserin label
The application is based on the CAMELLIA-TIMI-61 trial results.
From the Journals
AHA: Consider obesity as CVD risk factor in children
The updated AHA scientific statement is aimed at pediatric cardiologists and physicians who care for at-risk pediatric patients.
News from the FDA/CDC
Death data spur black-box warning for gout drug Uloric
FDA acts after postmarket trial shows higher all-cause and heart-related death when compared against allopurinol.
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Who is least adherent to statins, and more
Also on Cardiocast: Covert strokes after noncardiac surgery affect cognition later.