Macrovascular Endothelial Dysfunction in OSA and Type 2 Diabetes
Patients with both type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea demonstrated macrovascular endothelial dysfunction beyond the effect of either disease alone.
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Evidence Supports Perioperative Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Active smokers hospitalized for a major surgical procedure who started nicotine replacement therapy within 2 days of admission had similar outcomes as those who were not prescribed nicotine replacement therapy.
LVAD in Heart Failure Linked to Improved Glycemic Control
HbA1c levels following left ventricular assist device implantation were statistically significantly lower than before surgery.
Oral Contraceptives Associated With Ventricular Repolarization Alterations
Healthy nonmenopausal women taking oral contraceptives exhibited biomarkers for drug-induced torsade de pointes.
Low Rates of Increasing Statin Doses After MI in Diabetes
Up-titration to a high-intensity statin occurred in only 37.7% of patients with diabetes after an acute myocardial infarction.
Hypothyroidism Predicts Atrial Tachyarrhythmia After AF Catheter Ablation
Patients with higher levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone were more likely to experience atrial tachyarrhythmia after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.
Statin Use and Cardiovascular Risk Perception Varies Among Races
African American patients were less likely than white patients to be treated with any statin and at the guideline-recommended intensity.
HbA1c Levels Predictive of Liraglutide Treatment Response in T2D
Glycemic response to liraglutide is largely driven by baseline HbA1c levels and, to a lesser extent, by diabetes duration.
Lifestyle Changes During Pregnancy Improve Postpartum Glucose Regulation
A lifestyle intervention during pregnancy and the first postpartum year successfully reduced the incidence of postpartum impairment in glucose regulation.
Novel Diabetes Subgroupings Could Improve Treatment Outcomes
The new subgrouping stratification may be beneficial for tailoring and targeting early treatment methods in patients with diabetes.
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