Renal Denervation Device Treats Resistant Hypertension
In a small study, a multi-electrode system provided a rapid and sustained treatment effect.
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Study: Keep Systolic BP in Therapeutic Range
Values above and below 120-140 mm Hg in hypertensive patients increase mortality risk.
Tool Helps Communicate CVD Risk to Diabetic Latinos
A multimedia Spanish-language program improves awareness of cardiovascular disease risk among high-risk Latinos with diabetes.
Daily Breakfast May Thwart Diabetes Onset
Individuals may benefit from a regular breakfast even if the overall dietary quality is less than optimal.
Post-Nephrectomy Transfusion Rate is Underestimated
The rate of perioperative blood transfusion after nephrectomy appears to be higher in general practice than the rates commonly cited in published urologic reports.
Diabetes Prevention Via Telephone
Researchers report success with a telephone counseling program in the primary care setting.
Foot Problems Boost Mortality in Diabetic Dialysis Patients
Patients with an active foot ulcer at study enrollment had a 119% increase in the risk of death.
Vegan Diet Benefits the Overweight, Diabetics
A low-fat plant-based diet made available on the job decreases body weight and cardiovascular risks in adults who are overweight and/or have type 2 diabetes compared with the standard American diet.
Diabetics with CKD More Likely to Have Uncontrolled Hypertension
The proportion of patients with type 2 diabetes who have uncontrolled hypertension is higher in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) than those without CKD.
Transplant Failure Portends Higher Mortality Risk
PARIS—Patients who have lost their graft have had renal failure longer and are likely to have more comorbidities.
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