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Insulin secretion predicts response to therapy in new-onset diabetes
The increase in C-peptide (C-Pep) above fasting following glucose load is associated with response to antihyperglycaemic therapy in patients with new-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), according to a study. The plasma C-Pep concentration ratio (C-Pep120/C-Pep0) may be used for the individualization of such therapy in this population.
Insulin secretion predicts response to therapy in new-onset diabetes
29 Nov 2021
Add-on ezetimibe helps reduce LDL-C in post-ACS patients
The addition of ezetimibe to a statin led to reductions in low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients who have been stabilized after the presentation of an acute coronary syndrome (ACS), according to data presented at AHA 2021.
Add-on ezetimibe helps reduce LDL-C in post-ACS patients
29 Nov 2021
No causal link between COVID-19 and atrial fibrillation
Patients with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), even those genetically predisposed to the disease, are not at increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation, and vice versa, a study has found.
No causal link between COVID-19 and atrial fibrillation
29 Nov 2021
Which amino acids are associated with cardiovascular events?
A recent study has recognized alanine and glutamine as new amino acids that appear to increase the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and reduce the hazard of ischaemic stroke, respectively.
Which amino acids are associated with cardiovascular events?
28 Nov 2021
Homocysteine tied to spinal osteoarthritis prevalence in postmenopausal women
Circulating homocysteine and C677T variant in methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) appear to influence the prevalence rate and ensuing progression of spinal osteoarthritis (OA), respectively, in postmenopausal women, a study has shown.
