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Beta-blocker Interruption Effects on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate After Myocardial Infarction: The AβYSS Trial

By MedXY 08/13/2025

This study assesses the impact of β-blocker interruption on blood pressure and heart rate following myocardial infarction, revealing significant increases associated with treatment cessation, particularly in hypertensive patients.

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OPTIMAS Trial: Early vs. Delayed Anticoagulation in Acute Ischemic Stroke with Atrial Fibrillation and Chronic Kidney Disease

By MedXY 08/13/2025

The OPTIMAS trial shows that chronic kidney disease does not alter the safety or efficacy of early direct oral anticoagulant use after acute ischemic stroke with atrial fibrillation, supporting early initiation regardless of kidney status.

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Balancing Benefits and Harms of Intensive Blood Pressure Control Across Cardiovascular Risk Levels

By MedXY 08/12/2025

Intensive blood pressure control reduces cardiovascular events across all risk levels, with greater absolute benefits in higher-risk patients despite increased adverse events, supporting tailored treatment based on cardiovascular risk.

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Enhancing Prognosis in FSGS and MCD through Computational Tubular Feature Analysis

By MedXY 08/12/2025

Computational quantification of tubular structures in kidney biopsies improves prognostic accuracy in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and minimal change disease by revealing spatial relationships with interstitial fibrosis.

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Optimizing Hypertension Management Through Remote Monitoring: Insights from a Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 08/11/2025

This study demonstrates the superior effectiveness of remote monitoring in reducing blood pressure among hypertensive patients compared to usual care and self-monitoring.

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Exploring the Link Between the Triglyceride-Glucose Index and Hypertension Incidence in Japanese Adults

By MedXY 08/11/2025

This study highlights the association between the triglyceride-glucose index and the incidence of hypertension in Japanese adults, emphasizing its potential as a predictive marker for cardiovascular health.

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Revisiting Women’s Health: Pregnancy Complications and Long-Term Stroke Risk

By MedXY 08/11/2025

This article explores the associations between pregnancy complications and the risk of ischemic stroke in young women, highlighting the importance of early identification for preventive measures.

Cardiology Nephrology Specialties

Examining the Link Between Obesity and Kidney Outcomes in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

By MedXY 08/11/2025

A pooled analysis of four heart failure trials explores the relationship between obesity and kidney outcomes, revealing waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio as key risk factors, while body mass index showed no significant association.

Diabetes & Endocrinology news Specialties

Improving Patient Safety: The Role of Deprescribing Diabetes Medication in Older Adults

By MedXY 08/11/2025

This study examines the effectiveness of physician academic detailing combined with previsit patient activation to increase diabetes medication deprescribing amongst older adults, aiming to reduce hypoglycemia-related complications.

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Exploring Auricular Acupressure: A Promising Complementary Intervention for Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

By MedXY 08/11/2025

A recent study investigates auricular acupressure's effects on glycemic markers, stress, and sleep quality in older adults with Type 2 diabetes, revealing promising outcomes and potential for nursing interventions.

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Assessing an AI Chatbot for HIV Prevention in Malaysia: Insights and Usability

By MedXY 08/11/2025

An observational study evaluates an AI chatbot's usability in promoting HIV testing among men who have sex with men in Malaysia, showcasing potential improvements for public health interventions.

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Revolutionizing Wound Healing Assessment: The Role of LC-OCT and AI

By MedXY 08/11/2025

This study explores the integration of line-field confocal optical coherence tomography (LC-OCT) with artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance wound healing evaluations, providing deeper insights into clinical interventions.

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Long-Term Safety of Antenatal Corticosteroids: Insights from the 50-Year Follow-Up of the Auckland Steroid Trial

By MedXY 08/11/2025

The 50-year follow-up study on the Auckland Steroid Trial provides reassurance about the intergenerational safety of antenatal corticosteroid exposure concerning body mass index and various health outcomes in the second generation.

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Evaluating Erythrocytosis Incidence and Thromboembolic Risk in HFrEF Patients Treated with SGLT2 Inhibitors

By MedXY 08/11/2025

This article explores the incidence of erythrocytosis and thromboembolic risk in heart failure patients treated with SGLT2 inhibitors, revealing a higher incidence of erythrocytosis but no associated increase in thromboembolic events over one year.

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Dapagliflozin and Spironolactone: A Promising Combination for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

By MedXY 08/11/2025

The SOGALDI-PEF trial evaluates the effects of dapagliflozin combined with spironolactone versus dapagliflozin alone in patients with heart failure, revealing significant improvements in NT-proBNP levels and safety concerns.

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Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy as a Predictor of Lacunar Stroke in Diabetes Patients

By MedXY 08/11/2025

A study reveals diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) significantly associates with cerebral small-vessel disease (SVD), indicating a predictive role for lacunar stroke in diabetic patients and highlighting opportunities for early intervention.

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Optimal Exercise Order for Glycemic Control in Postmenopausal Women with Type 2 Diabetes

By MedXY 08/11/2025

This article reviews a study examining the effects of aerobic versus resistance exercise execution order on glycemia, blood pressure, and heart rate variability in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes, emphasizing clinical implications.

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Optimizing Exercise for Health: The Impact of Aerobic and Resistance Training Order in Postmenopausal Women with Type 2 Diabetes

By MedXY 08/11/2025

This study explores the effects of different exercise orders on glycemia, blood pressure, and heart rate variability in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes, highlighting some insights for clinical practice.

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Predicting Long-Term Mortality: Insights from a Multi-Metabolite Signature in the PREDIMED Trial

By MedXY 08/11/2025

A study identified a robust plasma multi-metabolite signature that predicts long-term all-cause mortality in participants from the PREDIMED trial and several US cohorts, providing new insights into metabolic biomarkers.

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Sustained Metabolic Benefits of a Remote Ketogenic Nutrition Program in Veterans with Type 2 Diabetes: A 3-Year Observational Study

By MedXY 08/11/2025

A 3-year observational study demonstrates that a remotely delivered ketogenic nutrition program leads to sustained improvements in glycemic control, weight, medication use, and metabolic markers among US veterans with type 2 diabetes.