hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: European Heart Journal | Added Dec 26, 2021
Does renal denervation impact cardiac parameters in resistant hypertension?
The authors evaluated the effect of renal denervation in resistant hypertension.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 12 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added Dec 26, 2021
Using canagliflozin in type 2 diabetics with kidney disease
This study investigated whether canagliflozin (Invokana) is safe and effective in type 2 diabetics with kidney disease.
stroke | Research | 17 pages | source: The Lancet neurology | Added Dec 25, 2021
Can you take measures to prevent recurrent stroke?
The author of this article assessed treatments for secondary stroke prevention.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of hypertension | Added Dec 24, 2021
Safety and effectiveness of combination treatments for hypertension
This study examined the safety and effectiveness of a lercanidipine (Zanidip)/enalapril (Vasotec) combination in patients with hypertension. The authors concluded that a combination of these drugs given at 20mg each per day is the most effective dosage and is well tolerated.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 11 pages | source: Diabetes Care | Added Dec 24, 2021
Lixisenatide and liraglutide, are they safe and effective at lowering blood sugar levels after food?
This study compared the safety and effectiveness of lixisenatide (Lyxumi) and liraglutide (Victoza) in type 2 diabetes.
stroke | Research | Treatment | 11 pages | source: The New England Journal of Medicine | Added Dec 23, 2021
Detecting the undetectable: atrial fibrillation and recurrent stroke
This study examined whether continuous prolonged electrocardiography (ECG) monitoring would increase the detection rates of atrial fibrillation compared to standard ECG monitoring.
infertility & reproductive technologies | Research | Treatment | 12 pages | source: Fertility and Sterility | Added Dec 22, 2021
Is MPA an oral alternative to prevent an LH surge?
This study examined the use of medroxyprogesterone acetate in the prevention of unwanted hormonal increase during fertility treatment.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Diabetes Care | Added Dec 22, 2021
Effect of protein on vildagliptin
This study investigated whether taking a protein supplement before a meal could improve the effectiveness of galvus (Vildagliptin) in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that vildagliptin was more effective when given with a protein ‘preload’.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Lancet (London, England) | Added Dec 21, 2021
Evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a four-in-one blood pressure pill early-on in patients with hypertension.
This study investigated whether a single blood pressure (BP) pill containing 4 drugs (quadpill) at quarter doses is more effective than the standard dose of a single drug as initial treatment in patients with hypertension. The data showed that a quadpill was safe and more effective in getting BP under control than the standard therapy.
stroke | Research | 54 pages | source: Cochrane database of systematic reviews | Added Dec 21, 2021
The benefits and risks of oral antiplatelet therapy
The authors conducted a review of oral antiplatelet therapy in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
