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SGLT-2 inhibitor, cardiovascular risk and outcome in patients with comorbidity of hypertension and diabetes [Cardiovascular disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Two thirds of diabetes patients complicated with hypertension, and comorbidity increase 4-fold risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Outcome Measures Changes of China-PAR score and cardiovascular hospitalization events. Study design and analysis This is a multiple-center retrospective real-world cohort study.

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Key Facts GPs Should Know About GLP-1 Analogs

Family Medicine Initiative

Cardiovascular Events The SELECT trial 1 randomized 17,604 patients with preexisting CVD and overweight/obesity. Relative risk for cardiovascular events was reduced by 19% (RRR), while the absolute risk was reduced by 1.5% 5 In March 2024, Novo Nordisk announced that 24% less CKD-related events occurred in the intervention group.

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Common Myths About Blood Pressure and Heart Health

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Having Smaller “Mini” Heart Attacks Reduces Your Risk For A Major Event A heart attack of any size indicates existing cardiovascular disease. All heart attacks require urgent medical care to try to prevent complications. The post Common Myths About Blood Pressure and Heart Health appeared first on Imperial Center Family Medicine.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

Red flags that you should always ask about include hematemesis, melana, dysphagia, and Unintentional weight loss, these all need further investigation for complications like esophagitis or another diagnosis such as EOE or peptic ulcer disease. This measures both acid and non acid reflux events. They can handle this problem.

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Men Over 50: 3 Common Health Problems To Ask Your PCP About

Center for Family Medicine

These conditions can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other serious complications. The gradual buildup of plaque in the arteries often goes unnoticed until a major event occurs. The post Men Over 50: 3 Common Health Problems To Ask Your PCP About appeared first on Center for Family Medicine - Sherman Texas.

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Anatomy of a Healthy Plate- Guest Blogger Rebecca Gray

New South Family Medicine and MedSpa

The world of diets and dietary theories is complicated and can be overwhelming. We follow ALL VACCINATION GUIDELINES set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Medicine! Let me explain why food enters the bloodstream, and blood is what creates your cells, tissues, and organs. Learn more.","robots":"index","keywords":"skin

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MAFP Supports Two Student Programs This Summer!

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

6-week Medical Student Externship - Medical Student Externship Report – Molly Mann, MS2 2023 July – August "My externship experience consisted of shadowing Dr. Der Simonian at the Falmouth Family Medicine office and at the Maine Medical Center Mother Baby Unit.