Proportion of adult managed care organizations with availability varied from 24 to 100 percent for SGLT2 inhibitors, 0 to 99 percent for GLP-1 receptor agonists
Intensive BP Reduction Effective for Lowering All-Cause Dementia Risk
Findings seen among 33,995 individuals aged 40 years and older with untreated hypertension
Landmark Women’s Health Study Saved From Funding Cuts
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, April 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — In a sudden about-face, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said it won’t slash funding for …
Early Combination of Lipid-Lowering Therapy Beneficial After Myocardial Infarction
In a recent study, one-year MACE incidences were 1.79, 2.58, and 4.03 per 100 patient-years for early, late, and no ezetimibe added to statins
Ultraprocessed Food Intake Contributes to All-Cause Mortality
4 to 14 percent of premature deaths attributable to ultraprocessed foods in countries with low, high intake
Faster Walking Pace Cuts Risk for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Findings seen for all cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation
Cold Hypersensitivity, Heavy Leg Sensation Tied to Risk for Varicose Veins
Presence of cold hypersensitivity and heavy legs together may increase risk sevenfold
Federal Prosecutor Questions Medical Journals Over Alleged Bias
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — At least three medical journals have received letters from a top federal prosecutor questioning whether they mislead readers or …
Maternal Anemia in Early Pregnancy May Increase Risk for Congenital Heart Disease
Increased odds seen for giving birth to a child diagnosed with congenital heart disease within five years of birth
Most Patients Newly Diagnosed With A-Fib Do Not Receive Anticoagulants
One-year stroke risk was 0.7 and 1.8 percent for patients with CHA2DS2-VA scores of 1 to 4 and 5 to 8