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DAS28 using GGT delivers dual assessment of joint activity, CV risk

Serum gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) shows potential as a reliable marker of systemic inflammation and cardiovascular (CV) risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), suggests a study.

DAS28 using GGT delivers dual assessment of joint activity, CV risk

ACE inhibitor–CCB combo benefits patients on tight BP control, with resistant hypertension

In the management of patients with high blood pressure (BP) or resistant hypertension, calcium channel blockers (CCB) confer a more favourable benefit than hydrochlorothiazide when added to an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, according to a posthoc analysis of the of the ACCOMPLISH trial.

ACE inhibitor–CCB combo benefits patients on tight BP control, with resistant hypertension

Steep haemoglobin drops in women with postpartum haemorrhage

23 Dec 2020

Women with postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) experience greater haemoglobin reduction than those without PPH, a recent study has found.

Steep haemoglobin drops in women with postpartum haemorrhage

23 Dec 2020

Blood pressure a risk factor for geriatric syndrome in the very old

22 Dec 2020

Among elderly adults, systolic blood pressure shares an inverse relationship with geriatric syndrome, reports a recent study.

Blood pressure a risk factor for geriatric syndrome in the very old

22 Dec 2020

High-dose flu vaccine no better than standard-dose in reducing death, CV hospitalization

21 Dec 2020 by

Patients with high cardiovascular (CV) risk who received a high-dose trivalent influenza vaccine over three influenza seasons did not have a lower risk of cardiopulmonary hospitalization or death compared with those who received a standard-dose quadrivalent vaccine, according to the INVESTED* trial presented at AHA 2020.

High-dose flu vaccine no better than standard-dose in reducing death, CV hospitalization

Inflammation mediates link between endotoxemia and cardiometabolic outcomes in cALL survivors

Inflammatory biomarkers are linked to obesity, dyslipidaemia, and insulin resistance among adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (cALL), a recent study has found.

Inflammation mediates link between endotoxemia and cardiometabolic outcomes in cALL survivors

Rilonacept shows therapeutic potential for recurrent pericarditis

21 Dec 2020 by

In patients with recurrent pericarditis (RP), the interleukin (IL)-1α and IL-1β cytokine trap rilonacept significantly reduced the risk of recurrence, with rapid resolution of episodes, the RHAPSODY* trial has shown.

Rilonacept shows therapeutic potential for recurrent pericarditis

Fish diet tied to circulating trimethylamine-N-oxide concentration

Plasma trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) concentration is linked with fish intake but not with red meat consumption, while an unhealthy plant-based diet index (uPDI) is inversely associated with TMAO concentration, reveals a study.

Fish diet tied to circulating trimethylamine-N-oxide concentration

Readmissions up mortality risk in heart failure patients

In heart failure patients, readmissions due to worsening condition is common and may be an indicator of worse clinical outcomes and mortality risk, a recent Japan study has found.

Readmissions up mortality risk in heart failure patients