Four in 10 adults with diabetes report taking a GLP-1 receptor agonist
May 14, 2024
Even with healthcare insurance, users report difficulty paying for the medication.
Enteric-coated, uncoated aspirin have similar effectiveness in heart patients
Oct 11, 2023
The findings were seen for secondary prevention among patients with cardiovascular disease.
USPSTF recommends against beta carotene, vitamin E supplements
Jun 21, 2022
No benefit was seen for cardiovascular disease or cancer prevention, and evidence was insufficient for assessing the pros and cons of multivitamins.
Real-world data links rosuvastatin to adverse effects on kidneys
Aug 18, 2022
Greater risks for hematuria and proteinuria seen with a higher rosuvastatin dose.
Cycling linked to reduced all-cause, cardiovascular mortality in diabetes
Jul 20, 2021
For adults with diabetes, cycling is associated with reduced all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, according to a study published online July 19 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Memory complaints may signal future impairment: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 28, 2015
Don’t ignore residents who complain of memory problems. New research explains the reason.
High coffee intake linked to CVD mortality in severe hypertension
Dec 21, 2022
“These findings may support the assertion that people with severe high blood pressure should avoid drinking excessive coffee,” a coauthor said in a statement.
Statin use increased from 1999-2000 to 2013-2014, then plateaued
Dec 04, 2023
No change was seen in the proportion using statins from 2013-2014 to 2017-2018 for those with diabetes and with ASCVD risk greater than 20%.
Guidance developed for addressing use of nonstatin therapies
Aug 29, 2022
An expert consensus decision pathway was developed for patients currently taking statins and needing additional treatment.
Timing, type of food intake linked to mortality risks in diabetes
Mar 24, 2022
Among people with diabetes, higher intake of processed meat in the evening linked to increased risk for CVD mortality