Over Half of U.S. Adults Have Diabetes or Prediabetes
And many don't know they're at risk, researchers say
Management, Treatment of Chronic Disease Up With ACA
Higher numbers of insured leading to more treatment of hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes
Suggested Response Provided for In-Flight Medical Emergencies
Article offers tips for physicians providing emergency in-flight medical care
CHADS2 Best Predictor of Postoperative Mortality Risk
The atrial fibrillation risk score also improves post-surgery stroke prediction
Modest Relation Between HbA1c, Cardiovascular Events
No statistically significant interaction for difference seen for those with, without vascular disease
Sugary Beverage Intake Linked to Triglycerides in Children
Reduction in sugar-sweetened beverage intake over 12 months linked to increase in plasma HDL
Cardiologists Failing to Identify Basic, Advanced Murmurs
Additional training improved detection of heart murmurs and accompanying conditions
Finerenone Linked to Improved UACR in Diabetic Nephropathy
Addition of finerenone to ACE inhibitor or ARB tied to reduction in urinary albumin-creatinine ratio
Cardiovascular Risk Up After Knee, Hip Replacement
Odds highest in the month following the procedure
Fewer Repeat Hemorrhagic Strokes With Better BP Control
More research needed to assess benefits and risks of tighter blood pressure control
