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Finerenone CV benefit extends to wide spectrum of CKD patients with T2D: FIGARO-DKD

25 Sep 2021 by

The large, phase III FIGARO-DKD trial strengthen the evidence on cardiovascular benefit (CV) of the nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) antagonist finerenone, in addition to its renal benefit, across a wide spectrum of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Finerenone CV benefit extends to wide spectrum of CKD patients with T2D: FIGARO-DKD

25 Sep 2021

Coding changes for type 2, 3–5 MI tied to decrease in hospitalizations for new ICD-10 type 1 MI

25 Sep 2021

The introduction of the International Classification of Disease (ICD)-10 codes for type 2 and types 3–5 myocardial infarction (MI) leads to a reduction in hospitalizations for ICD-10 codes now attributed to type 1 MI and correlates with changes in the observed characteristics and treatment patterns of these patients, according to a study.

Coding changes for type 2, 3–5 MI tied to decrease in hospitalizations for new ICD-10 type 1 MI

25 Sep 2021

New strategies needed for low medication persistence in severe hypertension, says study

24 Sep 2021

New pharmacological and nonpharmacological management strategies should be implemented for people with severe hypertension, suggest the results of a study involving a large primary prevention population in France.

New strategies needed for low medication persistence in severe hypertension, says study

24 Sep 2021

Renal denervation safe, effective in lowering office SBP

24 Sep 2021

Renal denervation (RDN) can safely and effectively reduce office systolic blood pressure (OSBP) for up to 36 months after the procedure, a recent South Korea study has found.

Renal denervation safe, effective in lowering office SBP

24 Sep 2021

Mediterranean diet helps prevent CVD, microvascular complications in diabetes

24 Sep 2021

Individuals with types 1 (T1D) and 2 diabetes (T2D) mellitus who adhere to a Mediterranean dietary pattern are at lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and microvascular complications, including diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy, a study has found.

Mediterranean diet helps prevent CVD, microvascular complications in diabetes

24 Sep 2021

Hypertension not uncommon in adults with cerebral palsy

23 Sep 2021 by

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis has revealed that about one in three adults with cerebral palsy are hypertensive, which stresses the importance of clinical screening for blood pressure (BP) in these individuals beginning in young adulthood.

Hypertension not uncommon in adults with cerebral palsy

23 Sep 2021

Fitness trackers help catch worsening COVID-19 symptoms early

23 Sep 2021 by

Monitoring estimated oxygen variation (EOV) using a wearable fitness tracker may facilitate early detection of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptom exacerbation and prevent untimely death, according to a new study.

Fitness trackers help catch worsening COVID-19 symptoms early

23 Sep 2021

Calcium, vitamin D co-supplementation beneficial for lipid-lowering

23 Sep 2021

Co-supplementation with calcium and vitamin D yields improvements in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, according to a study.

Calcium, vitamin D co-supplementation beneficial for lipid-lowering

23 Sep 2021

Healthy sleep patterns lower risk of atrial fibrillation, bradyarrhythmia

22 Sep 2021

Keeping a healthy sleep pattern appears to reduce the risks of atrial fibrillation (AF) and bradyarrhythmia, independent of traditional risk factors, suggests a study. In addition, genetic susceptibility modifies the association with AF.

Healthy sleep patterns lower risk of atrial fibrillation, bradyarrhythmia

22 Sep 2021

COVID-19 booster gets FDA panel backing for 65 and up; blanket use shot down

22 Sep 2021 by

Advisers to the US FDA* unanimously voted for emergency use authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster dose in people 65 years and older and those at high risk of severe COVID-19.

COVID-19 booster gets FDA panel backing for 65 and up; blanket use shot down

22 Sep 2021

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Finerenone CV benefit extends to wide spectrum of CKD patients with T2D: FIGARO-DKD

Finerenone CV benefit extends to wide spectrum of CKD patients with T2D: FIGARO-DKD

Coding changes for type 2, 3–5 MI tied to decrease in hospitalizations for new ICD-10 type 1 MI

Coding changes for type 2, 3–5 MI tied to decrease in hospitalizations for new ICD-10 type 1 MI

New strategies needed for low medication persistence in severe hypertension, says study

New strategies needed for low medication persistence in severe hypertension, says study

Renal denervation safe, effective in lowering office SBP

Renal denervation safe, effective in lowering office SBP

Mediterranean diet helps prevent CVD, microvascular complications in diabetes

Mediterranean diet helps prevent CVD, microvascular complications in diabetes

Hypertension not uncommon in adults with cerebral palsy

Hypertension not uncommon in adults with cerebral palsy

Fitness trackers help catch worsening COVID-19 symptoms early

Fitness trackers help catch worsening COVID-19 symptoms early

Calcium, vitamin D co-supplementation beneficial for lipid-lowering

Calcium, vitamin D co-supplementation beneficial for lipid-lowering

Healthy sleep patterns lower risk of atrial fibrillation, bradyarrhythmia

Healthy sleep patterns lower risk of atrial fibrillation, bradyarrhythmia

COVID-19 booster gets FDA panel backing for 65 and up; blanket use shot down

COVID-19 booster gets FDA panel backing for 65 and up; blanket use shot down