Obstructive Sleep Apnea Associated With Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Objective short sleep duration is associated with daytime sleepiness, whereas obstructive sleep apnea is associated with obesity, dyslipidemia, and hypertension.
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One in Seven Hospital Employees Click on Phishing Emails: Education Needed
Researchers conducted a phishing simulation and observed the vulnerability of healthcare employees to potential cybersecurity attacks.
High Discordance Between LDL-C, Lp(a) Reduction in Response to Evolucumab
There is a high prevalence of discordance in the reduction of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) in response to evolocumab treatment.
Rapid Bone Mineral Density Declines Increase Vertebral Fracture Risk in COPD
In elderly patients with COPD, rapid decline in bone mineral density is associated with an increased risk for vertebral fracture.
Genetic Variations in Homozygous vs Heterogeneous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Researchers analyzed the genetic differences between homo- and heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia in a pediatric population.
Dapagliflozin Reduces MACE, CV Death in Patients With T2D and Prior MI
Dapagliflozin reduces MACE, CV death, and risk for heart failure hospitalization in patients with type 2 diabetes and prior MI.
New ACC/AHA Guideline for Primary Prevention of CVD Presented at ACC 2019
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have released a new evidence-based guideline detailing the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides Level Decrease With Increased Clinician Monitoring
Investigators reviewed a large anonymized clinical laboratory database to see whether frequency of blood tests significantly forecast improvements in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
Coronary Artery Calcium Score Progression Differs According to Statin Use
An increase in coronary artery calcium score indicates that changes in the coronary plaque burden and its composition differ in statin users vs nonstatin users.
Case Report: Bloodletting to Treat Severe Hypertriglyceridemia in Ketoacidosis
A case report illustrates the use of bloodletting to treat severe hypertriglyceridemia in the setting of ketoacidosis when plasmapheresis is not possible.
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