Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

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Antihypertensive Meds Recalled Due to Nitrosamine Impurity

By

Brian Park, PharmD

N-nitroso-irbesartan is a probable human carcinogen based on results from laboratory tests.

Study Does Not Support Population-Based CKD Screening

By

Jody A. Charnow

Case finding is more effective than population-based screening at identifying individuals with chronic kidney disease.

Use of Enzyme-Inducing Antiseizure Medications May Increase Long-Term CVD Risk

There appears to be a dose-dependent risk for incident cardiovascular disease associated with enzyme-inducing antiseizure medications.

Achieving Target Cholesterol Levels With Type 2 Diabetes is a Challenge

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Diabetes is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and many people with type 2 diabetes often don’t reach recommended cholesterol levels. Researchers measured the cholesterol levels in a group of people with the disease to find out why.

Drug Metabolism May Be Suppressed in Patients With Inflammatory Conditions

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Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

Suppressed drug metabolism was identified in patients with various inflammatory conditions.

Too Few At-Risk Seniors Monitor Blood Pressure at Home

Less than half of at-risk older adults regularly check their blood pressure at home or in other places outside the health care system.

Marine Omega-3 Supplements Tied to Higher Atrial Fibrillation Risk

Long-term marine omega-3 supplementation is associated with an increased risk for atrial fibrillation.

Ezetimibe Plus Statin Therapy Reduces Post-ACS Cardiovascular Event Risk

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Lauren Biscaldi

Researchers evaluated the association between baseline LDL-C and treatment with ezetimibe plus statins in post-acute coronary syndrome.

Physical Activity Reduces Cardiovascular Mortality in Hemodialysis Population

By

Natasha Persaud

Even occasional physical activity was linked to a decreased risk for death from any cause, investigators reported.

Heart Health May Help Prevent Diabetes, Regardless of Genetics

Favorable cardiovascular health is important for preventing type 2 diabetes among middle-aged individuals regardless of their genetic predisposition.

Statin Therapy Decisions by Patients and Doctors Compared By Technology

By

Lauren Biscaldi

An online technology was developed to assess whether physicians and potential patients who may benefit from statin therapy would come to the same diagnostic conclusion.