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Lower HbA1c Levels Linked to Less Dementia in T2DM
Poor control linked to 50 percent higher risk of being admitted to hospital in future for dementia
Gender Differences for Cardiovascular Risk With Diabetes
Studies find a nearly 40 percent greater risk of coronary issues in females
Nonsmokers Account for Rising Proportion of Lung Cancer Cases
U.S. and U.K. studies highlight the increasing prevalence of lung cancer in never-smokers
Cardiologists Failing to Identify Basic, Advanced Murmurs
Additional training improved detection of heart murmurs and accompanying conditions
Cold Weather Tied to Increased Risk of Stroke, STEMI
But more study needed to determine what strategies might cut those risks
Adaptive Servo-Ventilation No Benefit in Heart Failure
Findings for patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, predominantly central sleep apnea
Benznidazole Tx Explored in Chagas’ Cardiomyopathy
Reduces serum parasite detection but does not reduce cardiac clinical deterioration through 5 years
Bivalirudin Doesn’t Lower Major Cardiovascular Event Rate in ACS
No decrease in rate of major CV events, net adverse clinical events for patients undergoing PCI
Intravenous Cyclosporine Doesn’t Improve STEMI Outcomes
For patients undergoing PCI, cyclosporine doesn't prevent adverse left ventricular remodeling at 1 year
Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker Deemed Safe, Effective
In most patients, leadless cardiac pacemaker met prespecified pacing and sensing requirements
