Cardiology
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Meat Alternatives May Benefit the Heart
Switching from meat to plant-based alternatives may improve CV disease risk, study finds, though more data needed.
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Does An Elevated Lp(a) Call for Low-dose Aspirin?
Guidelines suggest testing for proinflammatory Lp(a), but questions remain and testing access is scarce.
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Facial Temperature Can Reveal Age and Disease
Research points to use of facial temperature to determine age, health, diet, and sleep, says physician.
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Does Semaglutide Reduce Inflammation?
Study finds an association between semaglutide and reduced inflammatory marker levels; implications are yet unknown.
From the Journals
Cardiovascular Health Becoming a Major Risk Factor for Dementia
“Cardiovascular risk factors may have contributed more to dementia risk over time, so these deserve more targeted action for future dementia...
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Similar Outcomes With Labetalol, Nifedipine for Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy
Maternal or neonatal outcomes were not significantly different between the two primary medication groups.
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New Insight Into CVD, Stroke Risk in Migraine
Understanding how migraine relates to comorbid cardiovascular conditions is important because major adverse cerebrovascular events can be life-...
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Novel PCSK9 Drives High-Risk Patients to Target LDL
Lerodalcibep leads to “substantial additional LDL cholesterol reductions on top of existing oral agents.”
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Chronic Loneliness Tied to Increased Stroke Risk
Participants who reported having consistently high loneliness across both measured time points had a 56% increased risk for incident stroke.
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BP Disorder in Pregnancy Tied to Young-Onset Dementia Risk
Preeclampsia was associated with a 2.65-fold increased risk for young-onset dementia.
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Compounded Semaglutide: How to Better Ensure Its Safety
Ask questions about the pharmacy and, if possible, interview the pharmacist about certifications and procedures.