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Analysis finds biomarkers that improve prediction accuracy of cardiovascular disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

An international academic consortium has identified 13 biomarkers that significantly improve the ability to accurately predict cardiovascular disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes.

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Standardization and clinical applications of retinal imaging biomarkers for cardiovascular disease: a Roadmap from an NHLBI workshop

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 22 July 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01060-8 In this Roadmap arising from an NHLBI workshop, Chew and colleagues explore the use of retinal imaging biomarkers for the prediction, diagnosis and monitoring of systemic cardiovascular diseases.

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Semaglutide Reduced Inflammatory Biomarkers in HIV Patients With Lipohypertrophy

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- DENVER -- People with HIV who received semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) had reduced levels of several inflammatory biomarkers associated with cardiovascular disease, a randomized controlled trial showed. After 32 weeks, interleukin.

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Impact of Smokeless Oral Nicotine Products on Cardiovascular Disease: Implications for Policy, Prevention, and Treatment: A Policy Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Smokeless oral nicotine products are addictive, and their use has potential adverse effects on some but not all biomarkers of cardiovascular risk. The use of some types of these products, for instance, is associated with an increased mortality risk in those with ischemic heart or cerebrovascular disease.

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Unveiling the threat of crystalline silica on the cardiovascular system. A comprehensive review of the current knowledge

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

IntroductionThis paper aims to expose the link between occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica (SiO2) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).MethodsA Specific cardiovascular diseases, such as acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension and pericarditis, were also pointed.

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Study IDs 6 Blood Biomarkers for Predicting Cardiovascular Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis

HCPLive

A study from Brigham and Women's Hospital has identified 6 blood-based biomarkers that may predict cardiovascular disease risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

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International Study ID's 13-Biomarker Panel for Predicting Cardiovascular Disease in Type 2 Diabetes

HCPLive

A systematic review of over 400 studies in type 2 diabetes reveals 13 biomarkers, including NT-proBNP and troponin-t, with potential to significantly enhance cardiovascular disease risk prediction.