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Measures of glycemic variability in type 1 diabetes

Glucose Variation Doesn’t Affect Microvascular Complications

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Findings, based on quarterly 7-point profiles, show no influence beyond mean glucose in T1DM
Azithromycin doesn't appear to increase the risk of ventricular arrhythmia

No Proof Azithromycin Ups Odds of Ventricular Arrhythmia

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Patients on azithromycin no more likely to develop ventricular arrhythmia than those on amoxicillin
If all clinicians followed U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines for prescription of a statin

Differing Statin Guidelines Leave Many Clinicians Uncertain

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Doctors, patients often confused by conflicting advisories on statin use
The risk of major bleeding is similar for older patients with atrial fibrillation taking either antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs

Major Bleeding Risk From Drugs Similar in Elderly

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Elderly taking aspirin, clopidogrel have major bleeding similar to that seen with oral anticoagulants
An early invasive strategy has no benefit for reducing the 10-year composite outcomes of death or spontaneous myocardial infarction for patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome and elevated cardiac troponin T

Early Invasive Doesn’t Beat Selective Strategy in NSTE-ACS

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No significant between-group difference in 10-year death or spontaneous myocardial infarction
Short-term moderate-intensity to high-intensity interval training leads to modest body composition improvements in overweight and obese individuals

Moderate, High-Intensity Exercise Programs Show Similar Results

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Findings for body composition in overweight, obese individuals
While exposure to concentrated air pollution has a negative effect on heart rate and levels of white blood cells

Vitamin B May Help Mitigate Health Risks From Air Pollution

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Small study suggests vitamin B might help, but reducing pollution levels remains the priority
Young doctors often have unprofessional or offensive content on their Facebook profiles

Doctors Need to Be Mindful of What They Post on Social Media

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Investigators find many examples of unprofessional, 'potentially objectionable' behavior online
Kidney disease is a major cause of cardiovascular deaths worldwide

Reduced Glomerular Filtration Rate Major Cause of CV Deaths

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Finding points to need for screening for kidney function
Hot flashes may signal increased risk of vascular dysfunction that can lead to cardiovascular disease

Hot Flashes in Early Menopause May Indicate Elevated CVD Risk

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Study found link between menopausal symptoms in younger women and reduced endothelial cell function