Sleep Apnea Diagnoses Up Among Outpatients From 1993 to 2010
Majority of diagnoses reported by primary care providers, pulmonologists, and otolaryngologists
Review of Evidence Confirms Efficacy of Statin Therapy
Larger absolute benefits for prolonged therapy; benefits outweigh rare cases of adverse events
Losartan Reduces Aldosterone in Patients With HTN, Without OSA
No significant reductions in response to losartan for those with hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea
AAA Progression Tied to Higher Plasma D-Dimer Concentration
Patients with sub-aneurysmal aortic dilatation have higher plasma D-dimer than controls
Glycemic Index Poor Indicator of Blood Glucose Response
Wide variability seen after eating same food at different times
Dexrazoxane Prevents Chemo-Induced Cardiotoxicity
Dexrazoxane beneficial for preventing anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity in children, young adults
Intensive T2DM Tx Extends Complication-Free Survival
Risk for CV events and microvascular (with exception of peripheral neuropathy) complications down
White Matter Damage Linked to Cognitive Impairment in CAD
Associations for lesion topography, white matter tract damage in carotid artery disease
Fan Use in Extreme Heat May Be Detrimental to Health in Elderly
Heart rate, core body temperature rose more with electric fan use than without in 108 degree heat
Free Thyroxine Hormone Levels Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death
Even patients with levels at the high end of the normal range more likely to experience SCD
