How Oral Estrogen Impacts Cardiovascular Risk After Menopause
A review of the impact of oral estrogen therapy on risk for cardiovascular disease after menopause.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
SGLT2 Inhibitors Lower the Risk for Gout Flares
Investigators compared sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) and dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors (DPP-4is) in a propensity-score matched group of patients with gout and type 2 diabetes.
SGLT2 Inhibitors Linked to Reduced Rate of Stroke in Patients with Diabetes and AF
A study was conducted to determine the effect of SGLT2 inhibitors on embolic events in patients with atrial fibrillation and diabetes.
Testosterone Therapy Does Not Increase Major CV Events in High-Risk Men
Although testosterone therapy was significantly associated with a higher risk for pulmonary embolism.
Aspirin Use Associated With Reduced Mortality After ICU Stay
A study was conducted to determine the effect of aspirin on 28-day mortality following admission to the intensive care unit.
5-ARIs Linked With Depression, But Not Suicide Risk
This Swedish population-based study has the largest sample size to date exploring these associations.
Hepatitis C Guideline Updated for Chronic Kidney Disease Population
The update reflects advances in hepatitis C management, such as antiviral therapy, increased use of hepatitis C kidney grafts, and treatment of glomerular diseases associated with the virus.
Resistant Hypertension Effectively Treated With Novel Drug
Blocking the endothelin pathway could represent a new mode of action to lower blood pressure in resistant hypertension, according to investigators.
Continuing ACE Inhibitors Despite Potassium Change Can Have Benefits
Stopping renin-angiotensin-aldosterone inhibitors after hyperkalemia may offset their potential clinical benefits, according to investigators.
Apixaban Tied to Lower Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Findings were consistent for patients aged 80 years or older and patients with chronic kidney disease, who are often underrepresented in clinical trials.
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