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Score predicts bariatric surgery’s benefits for obesity, type 2 diabetes
LAS VEGAS – The calculator can estimate the 10-year risk for death and cardiovascular disease events for patients if their clinical status...
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CAR T cells produce complete responses in T-cell malignancies
ORLANDO – There were no cases of severe cytokine release syndrome or severe neurotoxicity reported with the anti-CD5 chimeric antigen receptor T...
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ODYSSEY Outcomes: Alirocumab cut stroke, PAD, VTE
PHILADELPHIA – Prespecified outcomes from the alirocumab outcomes trial showed the drug significantly cut PAD and VTE events, as well as ischemic...
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Research on statin for preeclampsia prevention advances
WASHINGTON – Low-dose aspirin, meanwhile, remains under research lens.
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New hypertension performance measures boost 130/80 mm Hg target
PHILADELPHIA – Hypertension performance and quality measures from the AHA and ACC provide a guide for implementing the 2017 hypertension guideline...
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Nearly 25% of U.S. adults take an obesogenic prescription drug
The 2013-2016 analysis also showed a strong link between obesogenic drug use and increasing obesity severity.
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EEG surveillance, preseizure treatment prevents TSC epilepsy, cognitive loss
BALTIMORE – “If you are not convinced to do early treatment,” at least “do surveillance with EEG. You will diagnose epilepsy earlier, and treat...
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SGLT2 inhibitors for diabetes safe, effective in older adults
BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – Results for older patients were similar to those for younger patients.
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Replacement meals boost nutrient intake by pregnant women with obesity
LAS VEGAS – Replacement meals helped pregnant women with overweight or obesity avoid excess gestational gain and boosted micronutrient intake.
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Can insulin plus metformin improve pregnancy outcomes in women with type 2 diabetes?
WASHINGTON – A number of studies are currently tracking the impact of add-on metformin during pregnancy.