Advertisement
A proof-of-concept study will be able to examine the contribution of glycemic variability to outcomes of type 2 diabetes

Proof-of-Concept Study to Assess Impact of Glycemic Variability

0
Population randomized to basal-bolus insulin, GLIPULIN allows comparison of glycemic variability
For adolescents

In Teens, Sedentary Behavior Independently Tied to Adiposity

0
Correlation for TV viewing, screen time, sedentary behaviors with adiposity, independent of diet
Young adults with even slightly elevated blood pressure may be at risk of cardiac dysfunction later in life

Even Slightly Elevated BP May Pose Problems for Young Adults

0
Treatment should begin early to prevent cardiac dysfunction, researchers say
Fewer than one in 10 older myocardial infarction survivors receive a potentially lifesaving implantable cardioverter-defibrillator

Low Rate of ICD Implantation in Elderly, Despite Good Results

0
Age alone should not be a barrier, researchers say
Optimal management of subtherapeutic international normalized ratios is unclear

Variability Identified in Bridging Practices Among Pharmacists

0
In some scenarios, significant differences with varying levels of experience, residency training
Systolic blood pressure control

Visit-to-Visit SBP Variability Not Linked to Major Cardiac Events

0
Findings in hypertensive patients with coronary artery disease
A joint clinical practice guideline for the management of dyslipidemia for cardiovascular disease risk reduction in adults has been summarized and published online June 22 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

VA/DoD Release Guidelines for Dyslipidemia Management

0
Key features include elimination of treatment targets, additional testing only when rationale clear
Kengreal (cangrelor) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prevent blood clots from forming during angioplasty.

FDA Approves New Antiplatelet Drug for Patients Undergoing PCI

0
Kengreal prevents blood platelets from accumulating during percutaneous coronary intervention
Smartphones should be kept a safe distance from implanted cardiac devices like pacemakers and defibrillators

Smartphones Can Interfere With Cardiac Devices

0
Risk is low; however, patients are advised to keep phones away from chest pockets
Hypothyroidism is associated with increased risk of diabetes mellitus; however

Subclinical Hypothyroidism Ups DM Risk Only With Statin Use

0
No increased risk for patients with hypothyroidism treated with thyroid hormone replacement therapy