Diabetes
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All glucocorticoids linked to increased risk of VTE
Major Finding: New use of systemic glucocorticoids was associated with the highest risk for VTE, with an estimated incidence rate ratio of 3.06,...
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Link between depression, medical comorbidities underscores need for screening
Major finding: Adjusted odds ratio for depression in older adults with one or more comorbidities: 3.4Data source: NHANES 2009-2010 data....
Conference Coverage
HPS2-THRIVE drives another nail in niacin's coffin
Major Finding: During an average 3.9-year prospective follow-up, the rate of the combined endpoint of coronary death, nonfatal MI, stroke, or...
Conference Coverage
Intense statin therapy treats atheromas in diabetes
Major finding: The percent atheroma volume after high-intensity statin therapy decreased by 1.04% in diabetic patients and by 1.21% in nondiabetic...
Conference Coverage
TERISA targets diabetes as potential new market for ranolazine
Major finding: Weekly frequency of anginal episodes in type 2 diabetic patients with coronary artery disease and angina despite the use of one or...
News
Aliskiren doesn't help heart failure patients, may harm diabetics
Major Finding: Aliskiren added no significant benefit for patients hospitalized with heart failure, and, in fact, was associated with increased...
Commentary
Early BMI affects heart weight decades later
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Renal denervation improves glucose metabolism, sleep apnea
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Critics dub JNC-8 as 'JNC-Late'
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FDA withholds insulin degludec approval; wants safety data
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Ramipril boosts walking times in PAD with claudication
Major Finding: Ramipril extended pain-free walking time by 77% and maximal walking time by 123%, compared with placebo.Data Source: A 6-month,...