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Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission Cuts Risk for CV Complications
Maintenance of remission in rheumatoid arthritis lowers risk for subclinical, clinical atherosclerosis
Glucocorticoid Tapering Feasible for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Findings observed in patients achieving low disease activity, remission while receiving tocilizumab
ADA: Combo Injectable Controls Blood Glucose Longer in T2DM
Findings seen for initial injectable therapy with insulin degludec plus liraglutide versus insulin glargine
ADA: Teplizumab Can Delay T1DM Progression in Those at Risk
Median time to type 1 diabetes diagnosis 48.4 months with teplizumab and 24.4 months with placebo
Vitamin K Can Up Anticoagulation Stability in Patients on Warfarin
Findings seen in warfarin-treated patients with history of international normalized ratio instability
ADA: Dulaglutide Tied to Decline in Cardiovascular Events in T2DM
Second study shows reduction in renal outcomes with dulaglutide in type 2 diabetes
Inadequate Fruit, Veggies Explain Many Cardiovascular Deaths
Globally, suboptimal fruit, vegetable intake causes millions of CHD, stroke deaths per year
Fewer New T2DM Cases Seen in Adults on Plant-Based Diet
Intake of vitamins B2, B6 linked to reduced risk for T2DM; B12 intake from food linked to higher risk
ADA: Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Lower T2DM Risk
No significant difference in risk for type 2 diabetes seen for those receiving vitamin D, placebo
ASCO: Enzalutamide Beneficial in Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Progression-free, overall survival longer for men with metastatic, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer
