Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Help Patients with Cirrhosis
Statins used for the treatment of high cholesterol may have other beneficial effects, but there has been reluctance to prescribe them to patients with liver disease because of…
Small study suggests twice-daily aspirin dosing could lead to more cardiovascular benefits for people with type 2 diabetes
Taking aspirin twice daily, rather than the current recommendation of once daily, could enhance cardiovascular protection in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), suggests a small study being…
Study shows reduced risk of aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection in patients with type 2 diabetes
There are significantly decreased long-term risks of aortic aneurysm (AA) and aortic dissection (AD) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), as well as decreased risk of death…
E-cigarettes linked to increased arterial stiffness, blood pressure and heart rate in humans
New research has shown for the first time that e-cigarettes with nicotine cause a stiffening of the arteries in humans. This has important implications for the use of…
Most common e-cig refills contain respiratory irritants, and people who smoke and use e-cigs are more likely to experience respiratory symptoms
Two new studies presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress highlight the risks associated with using e-cigarettes, especially for those who also smoke conventional cigarettes.