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Wegovy Cut Albuminuria by Half in Non-Diabetic CKD

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- SAN DIEGO -- Semaglutide (Wegovy) reduced albuminuria in patients with overweight or obesity and chronic kidney disease (CKD) but without type 2 diabetes, a randomized trial showed. Among 101 patients, those who received 2.

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Pay attention to 4 health factors to prevent new heart syndrome

American Heart News - Heart News

adults meet the criteria for a newly recognized syndrome that comes from a combination of heart disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity.[1] DALLAS, Feb. 18, 2025 About 90% of U.S. 1] This cluster of chronic health conditions is called.

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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% in Whites).

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Cardiorenal effects of therapies for type 2 diabetes and obesity

The British Journal of Cardiology

Sodium-glucose cotransporter type 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are established glucose-lowering and weight-lowering agents used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity.

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Your Top Five Questions About CMHC On-Demand, Answered

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Don’t worry—you can still access the 19th Annual CMHC sessions through our On-Demand platform, which offers 14 CME credits across four comprehensive tracks: Cardiorenal Health: Stay up-to-date with the latest on therapies for resistant hypertension, chronic kidney disease markers, and cardiac risk assessment tools.

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Paying attention to four health factors can help prevent new heart syndrome

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

adults meet the criteria for a newly recognized syndrome that comes from a combination of heart disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity. This cluster of chronic health conditions is called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. About 90% of U.S.

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The Cardiometabolic Event of the Year: What to Expect at the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Practical, Future-Focused Education Cardiorenal and metabolic diseases, fueled by poor lifestyle choices and health conditions, lead to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease. The robust conference agenda begins with FDA updates and advancements in cardiorenal metabolic care.

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