Sleep Apnea – Yes, it Matters
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Daily Archives: July 5, 2009
1st Degree AV Block – Yes, it Matters
Why I Drink Alcohol
Diet and Incident Venous Thromboembolism: The Iowa Women’s Health Study
Moderate, consistent alcohol consumption has been associated with decreased cardiovascular mortality. This study showed a rather significant association between alcohol consumption and reduced risk of VTE. The possible link between these observed benefits of alcohol consumption may be an antithrombotic effect.
DM = 3X Higher CVD Mortality Risk
CONCLUSIONS The presence of diabetes was associated with a threefold higher CVD mortality risk, and metabolic syndrome status did not modify this risk. Our findings support the fact that physicians should be aggressive in using CVD risk–reducing therapies in all diabetic patients regardless of metabolic syndrome status.
Please tell me you already knew this…
Diabetic and Depressed? You May Need Better Glycemic Control
Longitudinal Analysis of Depressive Symptoms and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes — Diabetes Care
Small study, interesting findings.
