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Pentoxifylline ameliorates subclinical atherosclerosis progression in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease: a randomized pilot trial

Cardiovascular Diabetology

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Pentoxifylline (PTF), a nonselective phosphodiesterase inhibitor with anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and a.

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How CTVS Treats Diabetes Complications

CTVS

Diabetes affects millions of Americans. If managed well through proper diet and medication, those with diabetes can lead full and active lives. There are however some serious complications commonly associated with diabetes, like cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease).

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Structural Racism Linked to Increased Prevalence of Kidney Disease, Diabetes, & Cardiovascular Disease

HCPLive

A new study is raising awareness around the effects of structural racism on the prevalence of chronic health conditions.

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Achieving Diabetes Remission, For No Matter How Long, Can Lower Kidney, Cardiovascular Risk

HCPLive

Evidence from the Look AHEAD study suggests achieving remission in type 2 diabetes is associated with risk reductions in chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease.

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Oral Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in High-Risk Type 2 Diabetes

The New England Journal of Medicine

Among participants with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, or both, oral semaglutide (14 mg) was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular events than placebo after 4 years of follow-up.

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America’s CKM Syndrome Problem

CardiacWire

A new JAMA study revealed that a shocking 90% of US adults are at risk of developing cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, underscoring the need for preventative action before we face a wave of CKM-related heart disease. Stage 4 (heart disease, with or without kidney disease) – 9.2%

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Resting Heart Rate Independent of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Is Associated With End?Stage Renal Disease: A Cohort Study Based on 476?347 Adults

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundThe relationship between resting heart rate (RHR) and the risk of end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) among those without cardiovascular disease remains unclear. These results suggest that RHR may serve as a risk factor for kidney disease in individuals without established cardiovascular disease risk factors.