Cardiology
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Waist-hip ratio beats BMI for predicting obesity’s mortality risk
Data from more than 380,000 people in the UK Biobank show waist-to-hip ratio estimated mortality risk from obesity better than BMI or fat mass...
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Is acetaminophen really safer than NSAIDs in heart disease?
A new analysis finds a significant correlation between acetaminophen use and elevated systolic blood pressure.
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‘Game changer’ semaglutide halves diabetes risk from obesity
Post-hoc analysis of two semaglutide trials in people with obesity showed treatment cut their projected 10-year risk for incident type 2 diabetes...
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Home BP monitoring in older adults falls short of recommendations
First study in adults aged 50-80 years details prevalence and frequency among those with hypertension and blood pressure–related health conditions...
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Continuous cuffless monitoring may fuel lifestyle change to lower BP
Persistent BP monitoring with a wrist device was associated with a significant and sustained reduction in systolic BP among hypertensive patients...
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TAVR now used in almost 50% of younger severe aortic stenosis patients
These findings have implications for lifetime management of younger patients who undergo TAVR.
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New science reveals the best way to take a pill
Posture determined as much as 83% of how quickly a pill disperses into the intestines.
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Walking intensity and step count are linked to health benefits
In a large study, researchers examined how fast individuals moved and parsed the benefits of “incidental” versus “purposeful” steps.
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Two states aim to curb diet pill sales to minors
California and New York are on the cusp of going further than the FDA in restricting the sale of nonprescription diet pills to minors as...
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Cumulative blood pressure load: A better predictor of CV events?
Cumulative systolic BP load, calculating the magnitude and duration of hypertension from serial measures, may provide better prediction of major...
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Should patients stand for office BP readings?
New research suggests standing outperforms seated office BP measurement for diagnosing hypertension.