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WikiGuidelines group publishes first new UTI guidance in 14 years

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Kidney disease progression risk lower with DOACs vs. vitamin K antagonists in AF

Kidney disease progression risk lower with DOACs vs. vitamin K antagonists in AF

Among adults with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, direct oral anticoagulant initiation was associated with lower risk for renal failure or progression of chronic kidney disease compared with vitamin K antagonist initiation, data show.

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Risks for heart disease, disability, death higher with younger age at diabetes diagnosis

Risks for heart disease, disability, death higher with younger age at  diabetes diagnosis

The risk for heart disease, stroke, disability and mortality among adults with diabetes is higher for those diagnosed at age 50 to 59 years than those diagnosed at age 70 years or older, according to study findings.

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Particle radioactivity exposure from radon gas linked to CVD mortality

Particle radioactivity exposure from radon gas linked to CVD mortality

Chronic, long-term exposure to a radioactive property of fine particulate matter common with radon gas may drive CVD mortality, particularly from MI and stroke, researchers reported.

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October 03, 2022
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Patients with hip osteoarthritis may be at increased risk for stroke

Patients with hip osteoarthritis may be at increased risk for stroke

Hip osteoarthritis may be a risk factor for stroke, ischemic stroke and small-vessel ischemic stroke, according to data published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.

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September 30, 2022
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Dual therapy for lower target LDL after stroke reduces risk for events at 5 years

Dual therapy for lower target LDL after stroke reduces risk for events at 5 years

An LDL target of less than 70 mg/dL with ezetimibe plus statin therapy was associated with lower risk for subsequent events after stroke/transient ischemic attack at 5 years vs. a target between 90 mg/dL and 110 mg/dL, researchers reported.

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September 29, 2022
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Some patients with AF have fears about diagnosis, but many are not treated promptly

Some patients with AF have fears about diagnosis, but many are not treated promptly

In a survey conducted for Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, researchers found that more than one-quarter of adults with AF have fears about their diagnosis, but many do not feel the urgency to get treated immediately.

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September 28, 2022
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Long-term P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy after PCI reduces bleeding at 3 years vs. DAPT

Long-term P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy after PCI reduces bleeding at 3 years vs. DAPT

Long-term P2Y12 inhibition after PCI reduced bleeding at 3 years compared with dual antiplatelet therapy, with no significant differences observed for ischemic events, according to new data from the SMART-CHOICE trial.

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September 21, 2022
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Many children, adolescents with sickle cell anemia still do not receive recommended care

Many children, adolescents with sickle cell anemia still do not receive recommended care

Despite the severe pain and mortality risk associated with sickle cell anemia, few children undergo the recommended screening and treatment for this condition and its complications, according to a CDC report.

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September 21, 2022
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VIDEO: Bhatt discusses trials in renal, pulmonary artery denervation and more from TCT

VIDEO: Bhatt discusses trials in renal, pulmonary artery denervation and more from TCT

BOSTON — In the Healio video exclusive, Cardiology Today Intervention Section Editor Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, discussed late breaking research in renal and pulmonary artery denervation and other trials presented at TCT 2022.

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September 21, 2022
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Older adults prescribed opioids at elevated risk for CV events, especially HF

Older adults prescribed opioids at elevated risk for CV events, especially HF

Individuals aged 65 years or older who were prescribed opioids had increased risk for various CVD events, most prominently HF, researchers reported in ESC Heart Failure.

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