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Optimal Antiplatelet Therapy for Secondary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke
Patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke often take aspirin on a regular basis for prevention of cardiovascular disease. The optimal antiplatelet therapy for secondary prevention has been uncertain in this setting.
Prognostic Value of Coronary Calcium on Standard Chest CT Scans
Coronary calcium scan on standard CT scans performed for other indications is of equivalent prognostic value to that seen on ECG-gated coronary studies and should be included in radiology test reports.
Does Dysbiosis Cause Multiple Sclerosis?
Increasing evidence suggests that dysbiosis, a disorder in the gut microbiome, leads to autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis.
All You Need Is Love, But a Little Chocolate May Benefit, Too
Chocolate consumption may improve liver enzymes and protect against insulin resistance.
Why is This Young Athlete’s ECG Abnormal?
Clinical Briefs
In this section: glucose variability in type 2 diabetes; bariatric surgery improves pain and function; and two thumbs down for COPD screening.
Pimavanserin Tablets (Nuplazid)
Pimavanserin is indicated for the treatment of hallucination and delusions associated with Parkinson's disease psychosis.
Fitness and Cognition in the Elderly
Peak levels of cardiorespiratory fitness are positively correlated with enhanced cognitive function among older adults.
The Efficacy of Spironolactone for the Treatment of Drug-resistant Hypertension
Compared to selected other hypotensive drugs, spironolactone was found to be the most effective drug addition for resistant hypertension when added to previous angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin II receptor blocker, calcium channel blocker, and thiazide therapy.
Welcome Back, Saturated Fat
It has become apparent that clinicians have been giving wrong dietary advice to patients for many decades. The low-fat and non-fat food industry was a mistake.