Hypertension
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‘Goodie bag’ pill mill doctor sentenced to 2 decades in prison
Regardless of the patients’ complaints, the internist gave them tote bags with prescription drugs, including muscle relaxers, anti-inflammatories...
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Topline results for dapagliflozin in HFpEF: DELIVER
AstraZeneca says regulatory submissions will be forthcoming, potentially bringing a second SGLT2 inhibitor in this space, after empagliflozin.
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Traumatic brain injury linked to ‘striking’ risk for CVD, diabetes, brain disorders
Mild and moderate-to-severe TBI is linked to an increased risk for hypertension, stroke, diabetes, as well as neurological and psychiatric...
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Lowering BP according to newest guidance would cut CV events
Two-thirds of patients would need new or intensified hypertension treatment to reach an SBP less than 120 mm Hg, as set in the 2021 KDIGO...
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Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk for preeclampsia
Pregnant women who had a higher adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet had a lower risk for preeclampsia, according to the results of a new study...
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Fresh data confirm healthy plant foods link to lower diabetes risk
Metabolites contained in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables seem to be the key to reducing risk of developing type 2 diabetes in those who...
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Aged black garlic supplement may help lower BP
“ABG that is much more highly concentrated than fresh or processed garlic might be helpful in lowering BP in certain subgroups.”
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Renal denervation BP benefits remain at 3 years: SPYRAL HTN-ON
Results from the sham-controlled trial suggest renal denervation may provide an alternative “adjunctive treatment” in the management of...
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Novel tool could calculate CVD risk in T2DM
A blood pressure polygenic risk score using 1,000 genetic variants has shown the potential to calculate cardiovascular risk in people with...
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New HF guidelines feature ‘quad’ therapy, tweaked terminology
They include new generalist-friendly labels for the traditional but obscurely named four stages of HF that, it is hoped, will have wider reach and...
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Supermarket diet advice improves DASH adherence: SuperWIN
People who received personalized nutrition education at the grocery store significantly improved adherence to a healthy diet, in a study where...