ACP: Recommendations developed for newer type 2 diabetes medications
Apr 22, 2024
A strong recommendation was given for the addition of an SGLT-2 or GLP-1 agonist to metformin, and lifestyle modifications.
Burden of stroke attributable to high temperature increasing
Apr 12, 2024
Low temperature currently contributes to the main burden, but the burden due to high temperature is increasing rapidly.
ACC: Gamification plus financial incentives boost physical activity
Apr 11, 2024
Greatest effect seen during both the 12-month intervention and at six-month follow-up among patients at high risk for cardiovascular events
Diabetes complications more common in patients not living in urban areas
Mar 27, 2024
The findings were seen for residents of remote areas and small towns compared with those living in cities.
Outdoor light at night, air pollution linked to cerebrovascular disease
Mar 26, 2024
In multiple-exposure models, the association of outdoor light at night and particulate matter with cerebrovascular disease persisted.
No elevated risk for stroke seen after COVID-19 bivalent vaccine receipt
Mar 20, 2024
No evidence was seen for an increased risk for stroke in one- to 21-day or 22- to 42-day windows compared with a 43- to 90-day window after the vaccine.
Depression tied to higher risk of CVD events in both men and women
Mar 15, 2024
Although significant associations are seen for both, the associations are more pronounced in women.
Telehealth, monitoring tech, make a meaningful difference in helping seniors with hypertension: study
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 21, 2024
Digital health interventions make a positive impact in managing hypertension among seniors, according to a study released last week.
American Stroke Association, Feb. 7-9
Feb 20, 2024
The conference featured presentations that emphasized basic, clinical and translational medicine and provided insight into the prevention, management and treatment of stroke.
Acupuncture tied to improvements in poststroke motor aphasia
Jan 26, 2024
Significant benefits were seen at both week 6 and six months.