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Bempedoic Acid May be Effective Alternative for Statin-intolerant Patients, According to Data from CLEAR Outcomes Trial

Bempedoic Acid May be Effective Alternative for Statin-intolerant Patients, According to Data from CLEAR Outcomes Trial

March 7th 2023

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ACC 2023. In the CLEAR Outcomes trial, bempedoic acid reduced risk for major CV events by 13% compared with placebo in patients who had, or were at high risk for, CVD.

Likelihood of Optimal GDMT for Patients with T2D, ASCVD Increased with Multifaceted Clinic Intervention

Likelihood of Optimal GDMT for Patients with T2D, ASCVD Increased with Multifaceted Clinic Intervention

March 7th 2023

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ACC2023. For high-risk T2D patients not receiving optimal treatment for hyperlipidemia, hypertension, or hyperglycemia, intensive, multidisciplinary training for clinic staff could shift practice.

Mediterranean Diet Beneficial for Prevention of Heart Disease, Death in Women

Mediterranean Diet Beneficial for Prevention of Heart Disease, Death in Women

March 3rd 2023

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ACC 2023. The Mediterranean diet has a beneficial effect on the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and death in women, according to new analysis.

Advocate for Hypertension Control and Weight Loss to Patients with Obesity, Suggest Authors of New Study

Advocate for Hypertension Control and Weight Loss to Patients with Obesity, Suggest Authors of New Study

March 1st 2023

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ACC 2023. Results from a 2-decade study showed that all-cause mortality rates were significantly higher in patients with obesity with uncontrolled HTN compared to those without HTN.

Lifelong Bachelor Status Significant Predictor of Death in Men, Not Women, with Heart Failure

Lifelong Bachelor Status Significant Predictor of Death in Men, Not Women, with Heart Failure

February 28th 2023

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ACC 2023. In an analysis of patients with heart failure, never having been married was associated with worse survival compared with having been married.

Insomnia Associated with Significant Risk for MI, Should be Designated a CV Risk Factor

Insomnia Associated with Significant Risk for MI, Should be Designated a CV Risk Factor

February 28th 2023

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ACC 2023. A large study found increased risk for MI regardless of age and detected particularly heightened risk among women and persons with diabetes who have insomnia.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Delivered via Mobile App Reduced HbA1c in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Delivered via Mobile App Reduced HbA1c in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

February 28th 2023

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ACC 2023. New study found cognitive behavioral therapy delivered via mobile app significantly reduced HbA1c and need for antihyperglycemic intensification compared to use of a control app.

Frequent Cannabis Use Associated with Higher Risk of Coronary Artery Disease

Frequent Cannabis Use Associated with Higher Risk of Coronary Artery Disease

February 24th 2023

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ACC 2023. Daily marijuana users were 34% more likely to have coronary artery disease than never-users, according to new research.

Tezepelumab Effective in Severe Asthma Cohorts Stratified by Age at Onset, Inflammatory Phenotype, and Allergen Sensitization

Tezepelumab Effective in Severe Asthma Cohorts Stratified by Age at Onset, Inflammatory Phenotype, and Allergen Sensitization

February 24th 2023

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AAAAI 2023. The TSLP inhibitor was superior to placebo in 2 post hoc analyses of the PATHWAY and NAVIGATOR clinical trials.

AAAAI 2023: Pediatric Asthma Risk Score Validated in Multi-cohort Study

AAAAI 2023: Pediatric Asthma Risk Score Validated in Multi-cohort Study

February 23rd 2023

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Future studies may consider PARS the new gold standard in predicting pediatric asthma risk, said study authors.