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November 08, 2022
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American Society for Radiation Oncology honors two Gold Medal recipients

American Society for Radiation Oncology honors two Gold Medal recipients

The American Society for Radiation Oncology presented the ASTRO Gold Medal to two of its members.

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November 05, 2022
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Pemafibrate lowers triglycerides but not CV events in type 2 diabetes, mixed dyslipidemia

Pemafibrate lowers triglycerides but not CV events in type 2 diabetes, mixed dyslipidemia

CHICAGO — In the PROMINENT trial, pemafibrate lowered triglycerides but did not cut the incidence of CV events compared with placebo in patients with type 2 diabetes and mixed dyslipidemia.

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October 31, 2022
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Small study links prior SARS-CoV-2 infection with coronary vasomotor dysfunction

Small study links prior SARS-CoV-2 infection with coronary vasomotor dysfunction

Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with coronary vasomotor dysfunction, regardless of whether the patient required hospitalization, according to a brief communication published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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October 31, 2022
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Irregular, long menstrual cycles may be indicative of future CVD

Irregular, long menstrual cycles may be indicative of future CVD

Irregular and long menstrual cycles were associated with elevated risk for incident CVD events, primarily CHD, according to research published in JAMA Network Open.

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October 20, 2022
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Topical analgesics relieved pain, but deemed ineffective for treatment of hand, wrist OA

Topical analgesics relieved pain, but deemed ineffective for treatment of hand, wrist OA

BOSTON — Use of topical analgesics significantly improved pain scores in most patients with symptomatic hand and wrist osteoarthritis; however, according to researchers, the treatment is an undesirable long-term maintenance therapy option.

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October 18, 2022
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1.3 million US adults with diabetes rationed insulin in the past year

1.3 million US adults with diabetes rationed insulin in the past year

Insulin rationing is common among patients with diabetes, especially younger adults, those of middle income and those who are uninsured, a recent study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found.

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October 10, 2022
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Type 2 diabetes risk lower for women with diabetes history, optimal risk factor levels

Type 2 diabetes risk lower for women with diabetes history, optimal risk factor levels

Women with a history of gestational diabetes can lower their risk for developing type 2 diabetes by optimizing modifiable risk factors for the disease, such as weight, diet, physical activity and tobacco and alcohol use.

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October 05, 2022
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Preexisting psychological distress may be risk factor for long COVID

Preexisting psychological distress may be risk factor for long COVID

High psychological distress, including anxiety, worry and depression, before SARS-CoV-2 infection may be a risk factor for developing post-COVID-19 symptoms, a recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry found.

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October 05, 2022
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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 04, 2022
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Out-of-state telehealth visits common during pandemic

Out-of-state telehealth visits common during pandemic

In the first half of 2021, more than 422,500 patients with Medicare had an out-of-state telehealth visit, a recent study published in JAMA Health Forum found.

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