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Psychological distress contributes to increased dementia risk
Individuals with symptoms of psychological distress are at increased risk of all-cause dementia, although this association is attenuated by the competing risk of death, according to a study.
Psychological distress contributes to increased dementia risk
23 Dec 2022
HF meds rapid up-titration reduces readmission, mortality after acute HF hospitalization
Rapidly maximizing medications in patients discharged from hospital following acute heart failure (AHF) reduced the risk of hospital readmission or death at 180 days, according to results of the STRONG-HF* trial presented at AHA 2022.
HF meds rapid up-titration reduces readmission, mortality after acute HF hospitalization
21 Dec 2022
Study reinforces guideline to avoid prescribing EIASMs in glioma patients with epilepsy
First-line monotherapy with levetiracetam appears to have a more favourable effectiveness than enzyme-inducing antiseizure medications (EIASMs) in glioma patients with epilepsy, owing to lower treatment failure for any reason and better tolerability, according to a study, which supports the current neuro-oncology recommendations to avoid EIASMs in this population.
Study reinforces guideline to avoid prescribing EIASMs in glioma patients with epilepsy
17 Dec 2022
Low-dose polypill: Another step forward in hypertension management?
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.