Study of nearly 300,000 people challenges the ‘obesity paradox’
The idea that it might be possible to be overweight or obese but not at increased risk of heart disease, otherwise known as the “obesity paradox”, has been…
Long-term proton pump inhibitor use does not increase hip fracture risk among Alzheimer’s patients
Long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use does not increase the risk of hip fracture among persons with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the University of…
Low-Dose ‘Triple Pill’ Lowers Blood Pressure More Than Usual Care
A pill combining low doses of three blood pressure-lowering medications significantly increased the number of patients reaching blood pressure targets compared with usual care, researchers reported at the…
Heart Attack Risk Increases with Six-Month Dual Antiplatelet Therapy
The combined rate of death from any cause, heart attack or stroke within 18 months was not significantly different in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who were…
Beta Blocker Shows Mixed Results in Protecting Against Chemo-Induced Heart Damage
After six months of follow up, women newly diagnosed with breast cancer who were given the beta blocker carvedilol to prevent heart issues while undergoing chemotherapy showed no…