

diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 9 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added Dec 12, 2021
Three's company: Albiglutide is an effective third add-on to metformin therapy
The current study examined the safety and efficacy of albiglutide (Tanzeum) when used in combination with metformin (Glucophage) and glimepiride (Amaryl) in type 2 diabetes.


stroke | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Drugs | Added Dec 11, 2021
Use of direct oral anticoagulants to prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation
This paper studied the use of direct oral anticoagulants to prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.


diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 8 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added Dec 10, 2021
Is insulin detemir or insulin glargine more effective in type 2 diabetes?
This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of once-daily insulin detemir and insulin glargine when added to metformin therapy in type 2 diabetes patients.

stroke | Research | 6 pages | source: Stroke | Added Dec 09, 2021
Initiation of post-stroke treatment before patients leave hospital improves long-term treatment management
This study looked at post-stroke treatments received either during discharge from hospital or within 1 year after stroke. They evaluated health outcomes after 10 years to see if receiving early prescriptions influences long-term treatment management.

coronary artery disease | Research | 7 pages | source: The American journal of cardiology | Added Dec 08, 2021
Does the timing of stent thrombosis affect outcomes?
This paper compared the long term and short term heart-related mortality rates in early versus late stent thrombosis.

diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added Dec 08, 2021
Will adjusting the dose of pramlintide reduce side effects in type 1 diabetics?
This study examined whether adjusting the dose of pramlintide based on the insulin dose is safe and effective.

stroke | Research | 9 pages | source: Neurology | Added Dec 07, 2021
Is there a link between infection and stroke death?
This study investigated whether infection may be associated with racial differences in stroke mortality rates.

coronary artery disease | Research | 7 pages | source: The American journal of cardiology | Added Dec 06, 2021
What increases the risk of pericardial effusion after a heart attack?
This article examined what factors increased the chances of a pericardial effusion after patients had their first heart attack.


diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 7 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Dec 06, 2021
Lobeglitazone: A novel antidiabetic drug
This study analyzed the glucose-lowering effects of lobeglitazone, a novel antidiabetic drug.


hypertension | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: The New England Journal of Medicine | Added Dec 05, 2021
Can a salt substitute reduce the risk of a stroke and heart events in patients with high blood pressure?
This study investigated if a salt substitute could reduce the risk of stroke and cardiovascular (CV) events in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure). The data showed that the salt substitute reduced the risks of stroke, major CV events, and death from any cause compared to regular salt in patients with hypertension.