Lipid Disorders
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Diuretic agents equal to prevent CV events in hypertension: DCP
Cardiovascular events were nearly identical with two different hypertension drugs in the randomized Diuretic Comparison Project trial.
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Triglyceride-lowering fails to show CV benefit in large fibrate trial
In the phase 3 PROMINENT trial, pemafibrate improved multiple lipid fractions in patients with type 2 diabetes, without any impact on...
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AHA 2022 to recapture in-person vibe but preserve global reach
Planners see the meeting’s Chicago return as a hybrid after 2 years relegated to cyberspace as a chance for first impressions on some just...
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ObesityWeek 2022: What’s stopping effective treatment of obesity?
In the biggest international conference on obesity, delegates will discuss obesity in children and barriers to use of newer anti-obesity drugs,...
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Diet high in plant omega-3s tied to better HF prognosis
Heart failure patients with higher circulating alpha-linolenic acid levels were at lower risk of hospitalization and death.
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Plant-based diet cut hot flashes 78%: WAVS study
Postmenopausal women who ate a reduced-fat, vegan diet supplemented with soy experienced far fewer hot flashes and improved quality of live,...
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Vitamin D deficiency linked to death, new study finds
A genetic approach provides support for the effects of vitamin D on mortality. The benefits of vitamin D supplementation are largely found in...
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Early estrogen loss increases cardiovascular risk in women
Clinicians should especially be aware of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea as a condition that could increase women’s risk of cardiovascular...
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Milk bad, cheese not? Dairy products tied to different CVD risks
“There is a growing literature indicating that cheese might be linked to reduced cardiovascular risk, but if this is a causal effect, or if cheese...
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Don’t be afraid of weight gain with hyperthyroid treatment
A large study shows highest weight gain risk is with thyroidectomy, and radioiodine therapy is linked to better survival.
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Diabetes becoming less potent risk factor for CVD events
Diabetes is no longer equal to cardiovascular disease as a risk factor for cardiovascular events, according to a population-based study in Ontario...