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Prevention & Risk Reduction: The latest metformin recall | Weight loss & a vegan diet | Marijuana use & blood pressure
Friday, February 19, 2021
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FDA announces yet another new recall for extended-release metformin due to contamination

This is the second voluntary recall for extended-release metformin of 2021. 

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FDA announces yet another new recall for extended-release metformin due to contamination

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This is the second voluntary recall for extended-release metformin of 2021. 
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Living an active lifestyle reduces chances of dying immediately after a heart attack

The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, included data from more than 28,000 patients. 

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Living an active lifestyle reduces chances of dying immediately after a heart attack

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The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, included data from more than 28,000 patients. 
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Vegan diet associated with more weight loss, better cholesterol control than Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet, meanwhile, was associated with a more significant drop in systolic and diastolic blood pressure.  

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Following a plant-based diet can significantly lower a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) or dying from cardiovascular causes, according to new research published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.[1] The study’s authors emphasized that a person can still occasionally eat meat, fish or dairy products and still see substantial benefits—the key is to keep such things to a minimum and embrace fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, teas and coffees.
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Vegan diet associated with more weight loss, better cholesterol control than Mediterranean diet

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Following a plant-based diet can significantly lower a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) or dying from cardiovascular causes, according to new research published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.[1] The study’s authors emphasized that a person can still occasionally eat meat, fish or dairy products and still see substantial benefits—the key is to keep such things to a minimum and embrace fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, teas and coffees.
The Mediterranean diet, meanwhile, was associated with a more significant drop in systolic and diastolic blood pressure.  
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COVID-19 patients should keep taking blood pressure medications during treatment, new research on mortality confirms

The new study, published in JAMA, focused on patient mortality after 30 days. 

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COVID-19 patients should keep taking blood pressure medications during treatment, new research on mortality confirms

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The new study, published in JAMA, focused on patient mortality after 30 days. 
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Marijuana use lowers blood pressure for older adults with hypertension

There was a significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. 

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Marijuana use lowers blood pressure for older adults with hypertension

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There was a significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. 
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High blood pressure associated with greater risk of atrial fibrillation

The new analysis, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, confirmed that atrial fibrillation can be prevented. 

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High blood pressure associated with greater risk of atrial fibrillation

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The new analysis, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, confirmed that atrial fibrillation can be prevented. 
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Statins still effective in older stroke patients, reducing the risk of cardiovascular events and death

The study's authors aimed to learn more about an area where clinical evidence was lacking: statin therapy for stroke patients 80 years old and older. 

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Treating elderly atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients—even those who are traditionally ineligible for direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs)—with a very low dose of edoxaban is associated with improved outcomes, according to new research published in JAMA Network Open.
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Statins still effective in older stroke patients, reducing the risk of cardiovascular events and death

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Treating elderly atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients—even those who are traditionally ineligible for direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs)—with a very low dose of edoxaban is associated with improved outcomes, according to new research published in JAMA Network Open.
The study's authors aimed to learn more about an area where clinical evidence was lacking: statin therapy for stroke patients 80 years old and older. 
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Male breast cancer patients face a heightened risk of cardiovascular issues

The new findings are part of a virtual conference being hosted by the American College of Cardiology. 

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Heart failure hospitalizations among young adults are getting more common and more expensive
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Male breast cancer patients face a heightened risk of cardiovascular issues

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Heart failure hospitalizations among young adults are getting more common and more expensive
The new findings are part of a virtual conference being hosted by the American College of Cardiology. 
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Diabetes, insulin resistance strongly associated with premature coronary heart disease among women

The study’s authors explored data from more than 28,000 women, focusing on the impact of dozens of biomarkers. 

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Diabetes, insulin resistance strongly associated with premature coronary heart disease among women

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The study’s authors explored data from more than 28,000 women, focusing on the impact of dozens of biomarkers. 
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Empagliflozin provides additional benefits to patients with type 2 diabetes and CAD

The authors found a link between six months of empagliflozin and a reduction in extracellular volume, sharing their findings in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging.

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Empagliflozin provides additional benefits to patients with type 2 diabetes and CAD

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The authors found a link between six months of empagliflozin and a reduction in extracellular volume, sharing their findings in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging.
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