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See All >> Messages include industry-sponsored communications and special communications from MDLinx161 Renal sympathetic denervation versus antiarrhythmic drugs for drug-resistant hypertension and symptomatic atrial fibrillation (RSDforAF) trial: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Full Text Trials, June 12, 2013
162 A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to assess QTc interval prolongation of standard dose aflibercept in cancer patients treated with docetaxel Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article
163 Transient receptor potential canonical type 3 channels-their evolving role in hypertension and its related complications Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article
164 Association of pathogen burden and hypertension: the persian gulf healthy heart study American Journal of Hypertension, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article
165 Blood pressure variability and the risk of all-cause mortality, incident myocardial infarction, and incident stroke in the cardiovascular health study American Journal of Hypertension, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article
166 Urinary albumin excretion at follow-up predicts cardiovascular outcomes in subjects with resistant hypertension American Journal of Hypertension, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article
167 Telemetric ambulatory arterial stiffness index, a predictor of cardio–cerebro–vascular mortality, is associated with aortic stiffness-determining factors CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article
168 A study of the association with blood pressure difference causing body temperature ≥37·5°C and hypertension in department of primary care Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article
169 Utility of preprocedure checklists in the congenital cardiac catheterization laboratory Congenital Heart Disease, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article
170 Cardiac findings in noonan syndrome on long-term follow-up Congenital Heart Disease, June 12, 2013 Review Article
171 Epilepsy misdiagnosed as long QT syndrome: it can go both ways Congenital Heart Disease, June 12, 2013
172 Myocardial velocities, dynamics of the septum primum, and placental dysfunction in fetuses with growth restriction Congenital Heart Disease, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article
173 Safety of IV thrombolysis for ischemic stroke in patients treated with warfarin Annals of Neurology , June 11, 2013 Clinical Article
174 Atrial fibrillation in CKD: Balancing the risks and benefits of anticoagulation American Journal of Kidney Diseases, June 11, 2013 Clinical Article
175 Device-guided breathing as treatment for hypertension in type 2 diabetes mellitus a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial device-guided breathing for hypertension JAMA Internal Medicine, June 11, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
176 Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and the risk of ischemic stroke Stroke, June 11, 2013 Clinical Article
177 Cardiovascular risk profile and cognitive function in young, middle-aged, and elderly subjects Stroke, June 11, 2013 Clinical Article
178 Comparison of risk-scoring systems in predicting symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage after intravenous thrombolysis Stroke, June 11, 2013 Review Article
179 Prognostic significance of biomarkers in predicting outcome in patients with coronary artery disease and left ventricular dysfunction Circulation: Heart Failure, June 11, 2013 Clinical Article
180 Potential role of BNIP3 in cardiac remodeling, myocardial stiffness, and endoplasmic reticulum Circulation: Heart Failure, June 11, 2013 Clinical Article
In a study headed by researchers at Wayne State University involving 119,726 postmenopausal women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative, there were 1099 incident cases of malignant melanoma over an average follow-up of 11.6 y. At the time of enrollment, 7.4% of the participants used statins. The annualized rate of malignant melanoma in the statin users and non-users was 0.09% (HR=1.14). Thus, statin use does not increase the risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women.
Read the article summaryA phase III trial conducted at the University of Cagliari showed that either of two regimens were effective in the treatment of cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome (CACS). Sixty patients were randomized to receive one of the following treatment interventions for 4 months: 1) L-carnitine (4 g/d) + celecoxib (300 mg/d); or 2) L-carnitine + celecoxib + megestrol acetate (320 mg/d). All patients also received polyphenols (300 mg/d), lipoic acid (300 mg/d), carbocysteine (2.7 g/d), and vitamins A, C, and E. Lean body mass (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and L3 computed tomography) and physical activity (6-min walk test) increased in both groups.
Read the article summaryAs published in BMC Medicine, elevated ACTH levels are associated with hypertriglyceridemia and hyperglycemia, and elevated cortisol levels are associated with hypertension and high LDL-C in obese children and adolescents (n=450).
Read the article summary1 Meta-Analysis of Impact of Different Types and Doses of Statins on New-Onset Diabetes Mellitus The American Journal of Cardiology, April 4, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
2 Orthostatic Hypotension and the Risk of Congestive Heart Failure: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies PLOS ONE, May 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
3 Atrial fibrillation-induced cardiac troponin I release International Journal of Cardiology, April 29, 2013
4 Blood pressure and cognitive function: a prospective analysis among adolescents in Seychelles Journal of Hypertension, May 13, 2013
5 EHRA Practical Guide on the use of new oral anticoagulants in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: executive summary European Heart Journal, April 30, 2013 Clinical Guideline
6 Can Statins Improve Outcomes After Isolated Cardiac Valve Surgery? A Systematic Literature Review Clinical Cardiology, May 14, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
7 New Oral Anticoagulants in Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation High Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Prevention, May 13, 2013
8 Rosuvastatin enhances the therapeutic efficacy of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells for myocardial infarction via PI3K/Akt and MEK/ERK pathways Basic Research in Cardiology , February 18, 2013
9 Pacemaker or Defibrillator Surgery without Interruption of Anticoagulation New England Journal of Medicine, May 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
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