The authors provide a review and suggestions of dietary and lifestyle strategies for improving postprandial glucose, lipid profile, markers of inflammation, and cardiovascular health. Medscape Medical News
In the largest study to examine the link between exercise capacity and mortality risk in a racially mixed cohort, mortality dropped 12% to 15% with every 1 metabolic equivalent in exercise capacity. Medscape Medical News
A study shows that calcium supplementation might increase vascular events in elderly women, which is unexpected, because previous trials have shown that calcium improves blood cholesterol levels. Medscape Medical News
Review the multifaceted role of HDL-based pharmacotherapy to manage dyslipidemia and the benefits of combining new with existing agents to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Medications to help prevent or manage obesity will play an increasingly prominent role in treating this significant public health problem. The current review examines both current and future treatments to help reduce obesity. International Journal of Clinical Practice
Stepped-care approach or national guidelines? New beta-blocker? New approval for an ARB? Or what about an ARB plus endothelin receptor antagonist combination pill? All in the news this month. Medscape Cardiology
The celebrated cancer researcher died suddenly last week. Family, friends, and colleagues are remembering a visionary, a pioneer, and a kind-hearted and deeply compassionate man. Medscape Medical News
A 5-day-old male is brought to the ED with tachypnea, labored breathing, respiratory distress, and undetectable blood glucose level. Follow the case and related discussion for the diagnosis and recommended course of action. Medscape Emergency Medicine
The factor-X inhibitor was no worse than vitamin-K antagonists in terms of preventing stroke and thromboembolism but caused significantly more bleeding. Heartwire
