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A new class of cholesterol medication could sharply cut low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in patients who don't fare well on statins

PCSK9 Inhibitors Cut LDL Cholesterol, CVD Risk

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If approved, medications could be used by patients who don't respond to statins
The effect of intensive versus standard type 2 diabetes treatment varies according to the hemoglobin glycation index (observed hemoglobin A1c − predicted hemoglobin A1c)

Hemoglobin Glycation Index IDs Harms, Benefits of T2DM Tx

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Effect of intensive treatment varies for patients with low, moderate, high hemoglobin glycation index
For patients undergoing elective carotid artery stenting

Proximal, Distal Filter Embolic Protection Devices Comparable

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Stroke/death rates similar with use of P-EPD and F-EPD in elective coronary artery stenting
Smoking cigars carries the same health risks as smoking cigarettes

Cigar Smoking Poses Much the Same Danger As Cigarettes

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All-cause and cause-specific mortality risk increased
Slightly more than half of middle-aged adults and seniors in the United States take aspirin daily

Over Half of Middle-Age, Older Americans Take Daily Aspirin

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Having discussed aspirin with provider is the strongest predictor of regular use
Moderate drinking appears to offer greater health benefits to whites than to blacks

Benefits of Moderate Drinking Differ According to Race

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Guidelines might need modification to reflect racial differences, researcher says
Long-term exposure to ambient air pollution may be linked to subtle changes in the brain that could lead to cognitive impairment

Fine Particulate Air Pollution Linked to Changes in Brain

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Linked to reduced brain volume and higher odds of covert brain infarcts
Although physical activity is important for health

Exercise Can’t Fix the Damage of a Bad Diet

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Physical activity has health benefits, but obesity is not only due to lack of exercise
All calories are not created equal and some foods are not as bad for weight management as many believe

Focus on Calories Versus Quality of Food Misdirected

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Researchers say it's not just about calories; some foods not as impactful on weight as thought
One in 10 acute myocardial infarction patients without a previous diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (DM) have underlying DM

One in 10 AMI Patients Have Unrecognized Incident Diabetes

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Few not recognized as having DM during hospitalization on meds six months after discharge