Cardiology
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Distinct HbA1c and blood pressure trajectories found in type 2 diabetes
Key clinical point: Diabetes is associated with distinct temporal changes in HbA1c and systolic blood pressure. Major finding: Four unrelated...
Commentary
VIDEO: Smartphone ECG detects atrial fibrillation
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FDA finalizes medical device cybersecurity guidance
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Lower-dose perindopril/amlodipine combo advances as novel antihypertensive therapy
Key clinical point: A fixed combination of perindopril and amlodipine, in lower doses than customary when either drug is used as monotherapy,...
Law & Medicine
Failure to properly manage a patient’s hypertension
Applied Evidence
JNC 8: What's covered, what's not, and what else to consider
JNC 8 guidelines offer greater discretion in drug choice and modest relaxation of some BP targets. This review summarizes the recommendations and...
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Drug combinations found to increase upper gastrointestinal bleeding risk
Key clinical point: Excess risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding occurred with combinations of NSAIDs and selective serotonin reuptake...
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Intensive glycemic control safely cut end-stage renal disease
Key clinical point: Intensive glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes safely led to a long-term reduction in end-stage kidney disease,...
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First appropriate use criteria for transthoracic echocardiography released for suspected pediatric heart disease
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1% jump in glucose yields 25% jump in cardiovascular risk
Key clinical point: The risk of a major cardiovascular event increases as blood glucose rises. Major finding: Every 1% increase in HbA1c conferred...
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‘Healthy immigrant effect’ persists even after a decade
Key clinical point: Diabetic immigrants to Ontario from low-income countries appear to have a lower risk of cardiovascular events and all-cause...