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News, opinions and meeting coverage in cardiology.

ESC: Telemonitoring of HF Cuts Admissions, Mortality

Remote patient management program works in German trial

ESC: CTA for Stable Chest Pain Prevents More MIs Long Term

Better than stress ECG as first-line test, SCOT-HEART investigators say

Cath Lab Recap: Intracardiac Echo; Safe Late Lumen Loss Limit

Interventional cardiology news to note

Primary Prevention Headlines at ESC

Will aspirin, fish oil pan out in big trials?

Sleep Apnea Linked to Dangerous Lipid Levels

Independent predictor of higher LDL, total cholesterol

NOAC's Brain Bleed Risk Outside Afib May Be Dose-Dependent

Higher risk seen only with higher rivaroxaban doses in meta-analysis

Athletes and Hearts; Best Meds for ADHD: It's PodMed Double T!

This week's topics include secondhand smoke and adolescents, labor induction, screening young athletes for cardiac problems, and ADHD medicines.

Skeptical Cardiologist: Where Are My Generic Meds Made?

Valsartan recall prompts a look by Anthony Pearson, MD

Don't Group Afib, Atrial Flutter Together in Evaluating Stroke Risk

Same CHA2DS2-VASc score, different outcomes

Melody Valve Safe for Native RVOT Defects

Sizing still presents challenges for novel approach

Calif. Medical Board Acts on Doc With Risky MS 'Cure'

Physician featured in States of Disgrace series

'Test and Treat' Programs Reduce HIV Infections

Multi-disease attack shows benefits across the board

TAVR Growing Even in Younger Age Groups

National trends seen across ages through 2015 likely have continued

Antidepressant After ACS May Help Long-Term Cardiac Outcomes

Extended trial follow-up shows advantages where prior RCTs have not

Gut-Liver-Brain Interactions Tied to Alzheimer鈥檚

Studies may explain mixed results of omega-3 trials

Tight BP Control Lowers Risk for Mild Cognitive Impairment

Data came from controversial SPRINT trial

Anti-Amyloid Drug Slows Cognitive Decline in Mid-Stage Trial

But will findings be replicated in phase III studies?

Laser, Anti-VEGF Therapy Similar for DME

Ranibizumab advantage at 2 years lost at 5

Tailored Lighting Improves Alzheimer's Patients Sleep, Mood

Exposure to specific light helped regulate circadian rhythms

Nabilone Effective for Easing Agitation in Alzheimer's

Cognition, neuropsychiatric symptoms also improved with synthetic cannabinoid

Paying Cash at Walmart Often Cheaper than Medicare Copay

Heart drug analysis finds this especially with Medicare Advantage plans

Heart Diet Hype vs Heros: Seaweed, Omega-3s, Mushrooms

ACC review tackles what clinicians should know on trendy foods

Alzheimer's Guidelines for Primary Care Announced

Take concerns seriously, communicate results clearly, guidelines recommend

Cancer Risk With Diabetes Higher in Women than Men

Authors recommend "sex-specific approach" to prevention and treatment

How Bad Are Sleep Problems for Hospital Patients?

Pretty bad, say Dutch researchers, but fixable with "simple changes" in nightly routines

Fecal Occult Blood Flags Risks Beyond Colon Cancer

Positive FOBT tied to increased mortality from non-cancer causes

CV Risk in RA: Questions Remain

TARGET study should fill in the clinical gaps

Afib Patch Test; Heart Failure and Genetics: It's PodMed Double T!

This week's topics include a patch to diagnose atrial fibrillation, USPSTF recommendations on nontraditional risk factors for heart disease, the role of genetics in congestive heart failure, and multivitamins and heart disease.

Verapamil Success for T1D; Bariatric Surgery Wait; Self-Monitoring Without Insulin?

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Genetic Role in Heart Failure Seen in Adoption Study

Researchers suggest searching for specific variants

Study: Epinephrine May Not Be Best Choice for Cardiogenic Shock in MI

Associated with higher rates of refractory shock than with norepinephrine

SGLT-2 Inhibitors Tied to Lower All-Cause Mortality Risk

Head-to-head comparison with DPP-4 inhibitors also showed heart protection

'Artificial Pancreas' System Boosts In-Hospital T2D Control

Less time out of range, no increase in insulin or lows with fully-automated system

Early T2D Treatment in Youth Disappoints

Metformin, insulin didn't stop deterioration of beta-cells in adolescents with impaired glucose

TB Vaccine for T1D Study Stirs Controversy

Long-term data suggest BCG vaccine may alter immune attack

Intensive Treatment Doesn't Cost More

Therapy aimed at treating all organ targets extends life

Farxiga Lowers HbA1c in Type 1 Diabetes

Weight loss also accompanied better glycemic control

Eversense CGM Comes Out on Top for Accuracy in T1D

Dexcom G5 performed best in hypoglycemia

Sotagliflozin Tx Tied to HbA1c Reductions in T1D

But instances of diabetic ketoacidosis are a concern, expert says

GLP-1 Drug Boosts T1D Control

A1c, glucose, weight, blood pressure all improved in randomized trial

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