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Cardiovascular outcomes trials of diabetes drugs have led to label expansions and guideline endorsements. Do you recall the studies and the outcomes? Find out, here.

These 6 recommendations from the CDC can aid physicians in differential diagnosis and treatment of EVALI and the flu. 

AHA 2019 ICYMI: Summaries of 11 late-breaking clinical trials presented at the 2019 Scientific Sessions held in Philadelphia, PA, Nov 16-18.

Highlights of an evidence-based review offer practical guidance for effective depression screening and assessment strategies for primary care physicians.

Sample: What tobacco product was most commonly used among US adults in 2018? E-cigarettes? Traditional cigarettes? Neither? The answer may surprise.

AHA Scientific Sessions 2019: Post-TAVR use of rivaroxaban is not recommended for routine use among patients with no indication for anticoagulation.

AHA Scientific Sessions 2019: Semi-annual injection of the novel agent inclisiran in the ORION-10 trial decreased LDL-C by 56% in patients with ASCVD on maximal statin therapy.

AHA Scientific Sessions 2019: Early results from the EVAPORATE study suggest promise for icosapent ethyl as add-on therapy in patients with high TGs already taking statins. 

The cost associated with smoking cigarettes doesn't end with the price of a pack. A new study looks deeper in all 50 states plus DC.

After bariatric surgery, risk of a cerebrovascular event among obese patients was found to be signficantly lower than among matched controls. An AHA 2019 preview.

Intensive control of blood pressure may extend survival by 4% to 9%, according to analysis of SPRINT data that will be presented at the AHA 2019 Scientific Sessions next week.

A new study being presented next week at AHA's 2019 Scientific Sessions found a strong link between depression and non-fatal heart disease. 

A novel report on US opioid misuse melds results from a Harris Poll of 500 primary care physicians with Quest Diagnostics data on 4.4 million drug monitoring tests.

We preview findings of 2 studies on negative CV effects of e-cigarettes--on metabolic profiles and coronary blood flow--to be presented at the AHA 2019 Scientific Sessions next week.

Two studies to be presented at the upcoming AHA annual meeting found that young cannabis users are at greater risk for stroke and arrhythmia. 

SAN ANTONIO - New research shows that nearly 40% of missed colonoscopies is due to a patient's difficulty in understanding bowel preparation. 

In a new study of >600 000 Israeli adolescents, researchers found an inverse relationship between body mass index and acne. 

Type 1 diabetes patients who used the new system increased by 2.6 hours/day the amount of time spent in target blood glucose level range.