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Inside insulin (Part 2): Approaching a cure for type 1 diabetes?
Part 1 of this series examined the rivalry behind the discovery and use of insulin. In part 2, this news organization reviews the last century,...
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Death of pig heart transplant patient is more a beginning than an end
The landmark case will have much to teach; still, it “turns back the clock” to a time when immunosuppression was especially intense “because we...
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Verapamil might delay type 1 diabetes progression for at least 2 years
The oral blood pressure drug may delay type 1 diabetes progression, lower insulin requirements, and reduce proinflammatory cytokines.
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CPAP has only small effect on metabolic syndrome
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Lights on during sleep can play havoc with metabolism
If a light is needed for safety reasons, keep it as dim as possible and avoid exposure to blue or green light, but instead try red-amber colors....
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Real-world data support safety of newer LAA device
More than 18 months after approval, the Watchman FLX left atrial appendage closure device is performing well at 45 days in real-world use.
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Guidance seeks to improve statin treatment adherence
A systematic review of trials estimated that between up to 78% of statin intolerance could be attributed to expectation alone.
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Big missed opportunities for BP control in premenopausal women
A new NHANES analysis found no improvement in hypertension control over the past decade and evidence of racial and ethnic disparities in these...
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Cardiologist pleads guilty to abusive sexual contact
The former head of cardiology at the Palo Alto VA Hospital from 1985 to 2018 pleaded guilty to one count of abusive sexual contact of a junior...
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Resistance exercise may be best workout for a good night’s sleep
A head-to-head comparison with other types of exercise suggests resistance exercise may be particularly effective for sleep quality, efficiency,...
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Biden administration’s new test-to-treat program pits pharmacists against physicians
The widespread distribution of pharmacies and their extended hours are other big pluses, especially for people who can’t easily leave work or...