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18 Apr 2019 - UK Clinical Digest from Ann Neurol Afib: direct oral anticoagulants vs vitamin-K antagonists after recent ischaemic stroke
An individual patient data analysis of 7 prospective cohort studies.
18 Apr 2019 - UK Clinical Digest from Europace EHRA survey: management of ACS in patients with Afib
Survey explores current practices in the management of acute coronary syndrome in Europe.
17 Apr 2019 - UK Clinical Digest from Heart Over half of patients on statins fail to achieve optimal cholesterol levels within two years
NICE stipulates LDL-C reduction of 40 per cent or more in the UK.

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18 Apr 2019 - Univadis Medical News Italy rehires retired doctors to meet shortfalls
The move has been met with criticism.
18 Apr 2019 - Univadis Medical News Trial shows canagliflozin protects against kidney failure
The findings have been described as a “major medical breakthrough”.
18 Apr 2019 - International Clinical Digest from Circulation T2D: sex differences identified in management of CVD risk
No major sex-based risk differences, but important differences in risk factor management.
18 Apr 2019 - International Clinical Digest from Br J Psychiatry Depression tied to all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in elders
A meta-analysis of 61 prospective cohort studies.
18 Apr 2019 - International Clinical Digest from Liver Int NAFLD and fibrosis: many patients can benefit from statins
Attenuating cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death.
18 Apr 2019 - International Clinical Digest from Hypertension Pediatric BP in higher percentiles predicts adult hypertension
A big leap from age 10 to 16 years is also ominous.
17 Apr 2019 - Univadis Medical News Which treatment is best for hypertension?
Results of a real-world analysis of first-line treatment for hypertension.
17 Apr 2019 - Univadis Medical News Health professions alliance condemns new Brunei laws
The World Medical Association says even advising or preparing for some of the punishments would constitute a gross violation of medical ethics.
17 Apr 2019 - International Clinical Digest from J Am Coll Cardiol AMI with cardiogenic shock: noncardiac multiorgan failure has tripled since 2000
Association seen with higher in-hospital death rate.
17 Apr 2019 - International Clinical Digest from J Am Heart Assoc Statins for primary prevention: do benefits outweigh DM risk?
Time- and dose-dependent association found with statin use and increased DM risk.
17 Apr 2019 - International Clinical Digest from Arthritis and Rheumatology Rheumatoid arthritis: atorvastatin lowers cardiovascular risk
TRACE RA randomised controlled trial of more than 3000 patients.
16 Apr 2019 - UK Clinical Digest from JAMA Cardiol BP variability tied to coronary atheroma progression and adverse clinical outcomes
Post-hoc analysis of 7 randomised clinical trials.
16 Apr 2019 - Univadis Medical News Resting heart rate changes and mortality risk
Monitoring changes in resting heart rate over time may be important for uncovering future cardiovascular disease risk.
16 Apr 2019 - International Clinical Digest from N Engl J Med Diabetic kidney disease: canagliflozin cuts risk for renal failure, death
Phase 3 CREDENCE trial terminated early on meeting efficacy endpoints.

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