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Exenatide linked to less hyperglycemia after stroke
The diabetes drug may offer better control than insulin for hyperglycemia, a common condition following stroke that leads to worse outcomes.
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COVID-19 patients remain sedentary after hospital discharge
Women and those with persistent symptoms spend more time sleeping in first months after COVID-19.
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Taking cardiac pacing from boring to super cool
Ablation has hogged the electrophysiology spotlight recently, but three presentations at the 2022 Heart Rhythm Society meeting put cardiac pacing...
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Endovascular benefit finally confirmed for basilar artery stroke
The study showed that endovascular therapy for basilar artery occlusion is associated with higher rates of favorable and independent outcomes.
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Flu vaccine linked to lower risk for stroke: INTERSTROKE
One theory is that it’s the stimulation of the immune system rather than the protection of infection against influenza that is the key factor.
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Vegan diet helps shed pounds but doesn’t dint diabetes
A vegan diet most likely led to weight loss because it is “associated with a reduced calorie intake due to a lower content of fat and higher...
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‘Critical window’ to intervene for weight issues in early childhood
“Detection needs to start as early as age 2-5 years because if you wait just a few years longer these children will show early signs of disease...
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Telehealth continues to loom large, say experts
Nine out of ten patients would recommend telemedicine to friends and family, and most physicians say they’re willing to devote significant time to...
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Calorie counting and exercise ‘of limited value’ for obesity weight loss
“Our survey results indicate that, while the majority of adults with obesity are actively trying to reduce their weight, using a variety of...
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Cutting dementia risk in AFib: Does rhythm control strategy matter?
The way sinus rhythm is restored in patients with atrial fibrillation might make a difference to risk for later dementia.
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New research holds promise for fighting obesity, says expert
A growing understanding of adipose tissue as an endocrine organ responsible for weight control opens avenues for treatment, she says.