Reteplase superior to alteplase within 4.5 hours of ischemic stroke
Jun 20, 2024
Reteplase was more likely to result in excellent functional outcome than alteplase for ischemic stroke within 4.5 hours of symptom onset.
Endocrine Society, June 1-4
Jun 20, 2024
The conference highlighted recent advances in the diagnosis and management of obesity, endocrine disorders, diabetes, and growth hormone and thyroid diseases.
Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors, diseases set to increase
Jun 06, 2024
The annual inflation-adjusted health care costs of cardiovascular risk factors is projected to triple between 2020 and 2050.
Fish oil beneficial for reducing risk for cardiovascular disease progression
May 22, 2024
However, supplements may be a risk factor for atrial fibrillation and stroke in the general population.
Prehospital reduction in BP does not improve stroke outcomes
May 20, 2024
The findings were seen in patients with suspected acute stroke with elevated systolic blood pressure.
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.