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Antihypertensives show similar long-term mortality rates
Mortality was not significantly different among users of three different antihypertensives over a follow-up of up to 32 years.
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Vegan diet confers cardiometabolic benefits
“Clinicians may consider recommending plant-based diets to reduce cardiometabolic risk factors, as well as aligning with environmental benefits...
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Are you sure your patient is alive?
Of all the people who should know whether someone is alive or dead, shouldn’t their doctor be at the top of the list?
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Meet the newest acronym in primary care: CKM
“This approach not only raises awareness, it also empowers PCPs to diagnose and treat these conditions more holistically.”
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Statin use remains low for at-risk patients
Statin usage increased since 1999 but peaked at 35% in 2013 despite expanded ACC/AHA guidelines.
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Reducing albumin improves kidney and heart function in people with type 2 diabetes
A urine-to-creatinine ratio reduction of at least 30% reduced kidney risk by 64%.
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Smoking alters salivary microbiota in potential path to disease risk
"Decreased microbial nitrate reduction pathway abundance in smokers may provide an additional explanation for the effect of smoking on...
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Eight wealth tips just for doctors
Four out of 10 physicians have a net worth below $1 million...and many of those doctors are over age 65, “which means they essentially can’t...
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PFO closure may reduce migraine days and prevent stroke
After some negative studies with PFO closure, attention is returning to this strategy for migraine prevention.
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AHA, AAP update neonatal resuscitation guidelines
The updated guidelines state that use of a T-piece resuscitator to deliver PPV is preferred to the use of a self-inflating bag.