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LDL-C test after ASCVD event improves statin adherence, intensification

16 May 2022

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) testing appears to improve statin adherence and management in patients with a history of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), suggests a recent study.

LDL-C test after ASCVD event improves statin adherence, intensification

16 May 2022

Study questions value of quantitative blood loss measurement in caesarean births

16 May 2022 by

Quantitative blood loss (QBL) is only marginally better than estimated blood loss (EBL) in measuring blood loss and detecting postpartum haemorrhage during caesarean deliveries, according to a new study presented at the 2022 Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG 2022).

Study questions value of quantitative blood loss measurement in caesarean births

16 May 2022

Pulse oximetry may help catch vascular injury after limb trauma

16 May 2022

Pulse oximetry may be a useful adjunctive diagnostic test after limb trauma, such that waveform abnormalities or a drop in oxygen saturation (SpO2) could be indicative of vascular disruption, a new study has found.

Pulse oximetry may help catch vascular injury after limb trauma

16 May 2022

DASH diet adherence helps improve insulin resistance in heart failure patients

16 May 2022

Good adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet among adult heart failure (HF) patients can lower insulin resistance, a study has found.

DASH diet adherence helps improve insulin resistance in heart failure patients

16 May 2022

Allergic rhinitis tied to thromboembolic disease in pregnancy

15 May 2022

Pregnant women with allergic rhinitis before and after childbirth see higher rates of thromboembolic (TE) disease and venous complications, a recent study has found.

Allergic rhinitis tied to thromboembolic disease in pregnancy

15 May 2022

Moderate carb intake tied to low cardiovascular disease risk in middle-aged women

13 May 2022

Middle-aged women with moderate consumption of carbohydrates have the lowest risk of cardiovascular disease, a study suggests. Meanwhile, increasing saturated fat intake is linked to a lower likelihood of diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.

Moderate carb intake tied to low cardiovascular disease risk in middle-aged women

13 May 2022

Healthy sleep pattern confers survival benefits on diabetic patients

13 May 2022

Among patients with diabetes, those who adhere to a healthy sleep pattern are at lower risks of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality, a recent study has found.

Healthy sleep pattern confers survival benefits on diabetic patients

13 May 2022

Bempedoic acid shows long-term efficacy, safety

12 May 2022

In patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, continued treatment with bempedoic acid for up to 2.5 years effectively keeps levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) low, while also being generally well-tolerated, according to the results of a phase 3, open-label extension (OLE) study.

Bempedoic acid shows long-term efficacy, safety

12 May 2022

Infertility liked to higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

11 May 2022

Women with a history of infertility have a moderately higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) compared with those who have no such history, with the risk more pronounced among nulliparous infertile women who have or have not experienced a pregnancy loss, according to a study.

Infertility liked to higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

11 May 2022

Supplemental calcium may do more harm than good in older patients with aortic stenosis

10 May 2022

For elderly patients with mild-moderate aortic stenosis, calcium supplementation with or without vitamin D may lead to unfavourable outcomes, such as lower survival and increased risk of aortic valve replacement, according to a study.

Supplemental calcium may do more harm than good in older patients with aortic stenosis

10 May 2022

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LDL-C test after ASCVD event improves statin adherence, intensification

LDL-C test after ASCVD event improves statin adherence, intensification

Study questions value of quantitative blood loss measurement in caesarean births

Study questions value of quantitative blood loss measurement in caesarean births

Pulse oximetry may help catch vascular injury after limb trauma

Pulse oximetry may help catch vascular injury after limb trauma

DASH diet adherence helps improve insulin resistance in heart failure patients

DASH diet adherence helps improve insulin resistance in heart failure patients

Allergic rhinitis tied to thromboembolic disease in pregnancy

Allergic rhinitis tied to thromboembolic disease in pregnancy

Moderate carb intake tied to low cardiovascular disease risk in middle-aged women

Moderate carb intake tied to low cardiovascular disease risk in middle-aged women

Healthy sleep pattern confers survival benefits on diabetic patients

Healthy sleep pattern confers survival benefits on diabetic patients

Bempedoic acid shows long-term efficacy, safety

Bempedoic acid shows long-term efficacy, safety

Infertility liked to higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Infertility liked to higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Supplemental calcium may do more harm than good in older patients with aortic stenosis

Supplemental calcium may do more harm than good in older patients with aortic stenosis