Liver function markers predict cardiovascular and renal risk: CANVAS trial Medha Baranwal11 Sept 2022 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Higher levels of gamma-glutamyl transferase (γGT) may independently predict death risk and high CV risk, while canagliflozin protected against HF...
Bariatric surgery improves HDL functionality and reduces inflammation, study suggests Medha Baranwal10 Sept 2022 11:15 AM ISTUK: A recent study has shown the beneficial effects of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) on the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) functionality and the...
Pegozafermin significantly reduces triglyceride levels in severe hypertriglyceridemia: ESC 2022 Medha Baranwal10 Sept 2022 11:00 AM ISTUSA: Phase II data from the ENTRIGUE trial showed that in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia, the investogational FGF21 analog pegozafermin was...
Methamphetamine users at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, study says Medha Baranwal9 Sept 2022 8:00 PM ISTSan Francisco, CA: Methamphetamine users are at significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and developing heart failure and...
Outpatient removal of low-grade noninvasive bladder tumor with laser as good as TUR in GA, study says Medha Baranwal9 Sept 2022 8:00 PM ISTDenmark: Outpatient tumor removal with laser is as good as transurethral resection in general anesthesia and less burdensome to patients for the...
ESC 2022 Ventricular Arrhythmia Guidelines - Key takeaways Medha Baranwal9 Sept 2022 10:00 AM ISTEurope: The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has released updated guidelines on the management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) and...
PPI users at increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases, finds study Medha Baranwal9 Sept 2022 10:00 AM ISTChina: Research published in the journal Atherosclerosis has linked protein pump inhibitors (PPIs) with an increased risk of atherosclerotic...
Metformin, testosterone, or both reduce insulin resistance in obese men with low testosterone: Study Medha Baranwal9 Sept 2022 9:00 AM ISTSpain: A combination of metformin+testosterone, or metformin and testosterone alone reduced insulin resistance at 1 year compared to placebo in obese...
24-h versus PET samples: Which is better for quantification of peritoneal protein loss? Medha Baranwal8 Sept 2022 8:00 PM ISTPortugal: Peritoneal protein loss (PPL) quantification may be expressed in accordance with a timely collection (24-h measurement or 4-h PET...
PCI has no additional benefit over optimal medical therapy in ischemic cardiomyopathy: NEJM Medha Baranwal8 Sept 2022 11:30 AM ISTUK: Coronary revascularization with PCI did not provide any additional benefit among patients with severe ischemic left ventricular systolic...
Simultaneous procedures advantageous over two-stage surgeries in vestibular schwannoma resection: Study Medha Baranwal8 Sept 2022 10:00 AM ISTUSA: Simultaneous schwannoma removal and cochlear implantation for long-term hearing restoration in vestibular schwannoma resection has a clear...
Type 1 diabetes: Extended-insulin infusion set worn for 7 days safe with high satisfaction rate Medha Baranwal7 Sept 2022 8:00 PM ISTUSA: The use of a new extended-wear infusion set (EIS) for 7 days in patients with type 1 diabetes was shown to be safe with high patient...
