Large Absolute Benefit of PCSK9 Inhibition in ACS With Polyvascular Disease
Polyvascular disease is associated with high risks of major adverse cardiovascular events and death despite intensive statin therapy.
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Endocrine Events Resulting in Less Estradiol Exposure May Increase Dementia Risk
Endocrine events that signal less exposure to estradiol, such as shorter reproductive span, younger age at menopause, and hysterectomy, increase dementia risk.
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided RFA Is a Safe, Feasible Treatment Option for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
In select patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation is a viable treatment modality that is relatively safe and effective.
Evolocumab Effective, Well Tolerated in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Receiving Statin Therapy
The addition of monthly evolocumab to statin therapy for individuals with hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia and type 2 diabetes led to significant reductions in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
Rate of Gastric Emptying Elevated in Well-Controlled Type 2 Diabetes
Participants with relatively well-controlled type 2 diabetes experience an increased rate of gastric emptying compared with healthy controls.
Nonprofit Hospital Community Benefit Policies Should Address Health Disparities
The investigators suggest that community health and health equity become more central goals of Community Benefit, and recommend 4 changes to federal policy that will help prioritize community health needs and foster greater collaboration with key community partners.
Improvements in Insulin Resistance With Semaglutide Primarily a Result of Weight Loss
Reductions in insulin resistance with semaglutide vs comparators are primarily mediated by semaglutide’s effect on body weight.
Impaired Insulin Sensitivity in People Living With HIV Associated With Cognitive Decline
People living with HIV and declining cognition exhibit hyperinsulinemia, as well as abnormal cholesterol and lipid metabolism.
Asthma Exacerbation Risk Increased With Prediabetes, Diabetes
Obese patients with prediabetes or diabetes are at an increased risk for asthma exacerbation.
Starting, Maintaining Physical Activity Reduces Mortality in Adults
Older adults who spend more time on leisure-time physical activity — even those adults who have been sedentary throughout adulthood — may experience a lower risk of mortality.
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