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Remission from Type 2 Diabetes via Lifestyle Intervention Reduces Risk for CVD, CKD
Longer duration of remission was associated with a greater reduction in CKD and CVD risk, according to a post hoc analysis of the Look AHEAD study.
Infectious Disease & Primary Care: A Conversation with IDWeek 2023 Chair
Listen to our latest podcast episode with Heather Yun, MD, for details on emerging pathogens, the role of primary care clinicians in the effort to rein in antimicrobial resistance, and more.
Moderna Next-Gen mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Meets Primary Endpoints in NextCOVE Phase 3 Trial
The mRNA bivalent vaccine candidate produced a "more robust" immune response vs Spikevax and particularly in adults over the age of 65 years, said Moderna.
Navigating Cardiovascular Complications of Obesity: Expert Insights for Primary Care
Listen to our latest podcast episode for details on top CVD risk factors to screen patients with obesity for, medications to help prevent CVD, and more.
Bempedoic Acid Associated with Reduced CV Risk in Statin-Intolerant Individuals Regardless of Ethnicity
ACC.24: Data from an analysis of the CLEAR Outcomes trial showed bempedoic acid was well-tolerated and reduced CV events in Hispanic/Latinx and non-Hispanic/Latinx participants.
New Data Shed Light on Disparities in Coronary Artery Calcium Screening
ACC.24: Findings showed a disproportionate distribution of CAC screening that favors White, educated, affluent, English-speaking individuals.