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Stopping RAS inhibitors does not slow eGFR decline in advanced CKD

16 Dec 2022 by

In patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), discontinuing renin–angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitor therapy does not slow down decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), a recent trial showed.

Stopping RAS inhibitors does not slow eGFR decline in advanced CKD

16 Dec 2022

Increased oxygen exposure during surgery ups risk of kidney, heart, lung injuries

16 Dec 2022 by

Increased intraoperative exposure to oxygen appears to heighten the incidence of renal, cardiac, and pulmonary injuries, according to the results of an observational cohort study, noting that residual confounding of these associations cannot be excluded.

Increased oxygen exposure during surgery ups risk of kidney, heart, lung injuries

16 Dec 2022

PCI leads to high mortality in older adults

16 Dec 2022 by

Older adults who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) see excess rates of death 1 and 3 years after the procedure, reports a recent Singapore study.

PCI leads to high mortality in older adults

16 Dec 2022

Beneficial effects of weight loss on MACE risk may come later for some

14 Dec 2022

In a cohort of middle-aged individuals from South Korea, the initial weight loss at 4 years appears to contribute to an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs), which may be explained by residual cardiovascular burden, according to a study. However, the risk increase disappears among individuals with sustained weight loss ≥ 6 years.

Beneficial effects of weight loss on MACE risk may come later for some

14 Dec 2022

Commercial smartwatch detects low blood oxygen saturation

14 Dec 2022 by

Compared with a medical-grade pulse oximeter, the Apple Watch Series 6 can detect reduced levels of blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) as accurately as a medical-grade pulse oximeter does, according to a recent study.

Commercial smartwatch detects low blood oxygen saturation

14 Dec 2022

Carotid atherosclerosis ups risk of small fibre nerve dysfunction in T2D

14 Dec 2022

Among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), the presence of carotid atherosclerosis appears to aggravate the risk of developing small fibre nerve dysfunction, a recent study has found.

Carotid atherosclerosis ups risk of small fibre nerve dysfunction in T2D

14 Dec 2022

Do supplements measure up to statins for lipid-lowering?

13 Dec 2022 by

In individuals with increased 10-year risk for ASCVD*, rosuvastatin 5 mg significantly reduced LDL-C** and other lipid and inflammatory biomarkers compared with placebo and six widely used heart health supplements, results from the SPORT*** trial have shown.

Do supplements measure up to statins for lipid-lowering?

13 Dec 2022

Early pulmonary hypertension tied to bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preemies

13 Dec 2022

Early pulmonary hypertension (PH) is highly prevalent among infants born preterm and appears to be related to the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a recent study has found.

Early pulmonary hypertension tied to bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preemies

13 Dec 2022

Hyperuricaemia modulates HDL-C-induced cardiovascular mortality in women

12 Dec 2022

Women with very high levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are at heightened risk of cardiovascular mortality, with the association following a J-shaped pattern, as reported in a study. Of note, the risk of cardiovascular mortality increases with concomitant hyperuricaemia.

Hyperuricaemia modulates HDL-C-induced cardiovascular mortality in women

12 Dec 2022

Low-dose polypill: Another step forward in hypertension management?

12 Dec 2022 by

A polypill comprising ultra-low doses of four antihypertensive drugs shows promise in reducing blood pressure (BP) levels compared with standard monotherapy, according to a small study presented at AHA 2022.

Low-dose polypill: Another step forward in hypertension management?

12 Dec 2022

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Stopping RAS inhibitors does not slow eGFR decline in advanced CKD

Stopping RAS inhibitors does not slow eGFR decline in advanced CKD

Increased oxygen exposure during surgery ups risk of kidney, heart, lung injuries

Increased oxygen exposure during surgery ups risk of kidney, heart, lung injuries

PCI leads to high mortality in older adults

PCI leads to high mortality in older adults

Beneficial effects of weight loss on MACE risk may come later for some

Beneficial effects of weight loss on MACE risk may come later for some

Commercial smartwatch detects low blood oxygen saturation

Commercial smartwatch detects low blood oxygen saturation

Carotid atherosclerosis ups risk of small fibre nerve dysfunction in T2D

Carotid atherosclerosis ups risk of small fibre nerve dysfunction in T2D

Do supplements measure up to statins for lipid-lowering?

Do supplements measure up to statins for lipid-lowering?

Early pulmonary hypertension tied to bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preemies

Early pulmonary hypertension tied to bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preemies

Hyperuricaemia modulates HDL-C-induced cardiovascular mortality in women

Hyperuricaemia modulates HDL-C-induced cardiovascular mortality in women

Low-dose polypill: Another step forward in hypertension management?

Low-dose polypill: Another step forward in hypertension management?