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How CTVS Treats Diabetes Complications

CTVS

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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Ceramides aggravate atherosclerosis via G protein-coupled receptor signalling

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 26 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41569-025-01149-8 A study published in Nature has identified two transmembrane G protein-coupled receptors that mediate extracellular-to-intracellular ceramide signalling and shows that blocking these receptors alleviates the atherosclerosis that is induced by a high-fat diet (..)

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How High Blood Pressure Affects Your Heart and What You Can Do About It

MIBHS

Secondary hypertension : This type results from an underlying condition such as kidney disease, hormonal disorders, or the use of certain medications. High blood pressure can be classified into two categories: Primary hypertension : This type develops gradually over time without an identifiable cause.

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Abstract DP60: Molecular Mechanisms of Cerebral Microhemorrhage Formation in Chronic Kidney Disease

Stroke Journal

Background:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has emerged as an independent risk factor for cerebral microhemorrhages (CMH). adenine diet to induce CKD, or angiotensin II (ATII) via subcutaneous osmotic pumps to induce HTN and compared with control mice.

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9 Ways To Reduce Salt In Your Diet

MIBHS

While salt is a natural flavor enhancer and essential nutrient, it’s all too easy to over consume in today’s processed food-heavy diet. In efforts to reduce salt, you also reduce your risk for a number of diseases and conditions. Read Labels And Choose Low-Sodium Options Awareness is the first step to reducing salt intake.

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What To Eat To Lose Weight & Maintain Muscle

Dr. Paddy Barrett

If you are doing the appropriate aerobic and resistance training levels, you should be at the higher end (If you have serious kidney disease, you should speak with your dietician). That’s not to say that using a low-carb diet is not effective. You can see the protein range is between 95 and 189 grams per day.

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Association between “Life's Essential 8” cardiovascular health and apparent treatment-resistant hypertension among US adults from the NHANES, 2005 to 2018

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Physical activity (PA), body mass index (BMI), and blood glucose were associated with aTRH (all p-values<0.05), while diet, nicotine exposure, sleep, and blood lipids were not significantly associated with aTRH. Compared to subjects with low CVH, participants with moderate and high CVH exhibited lower risks of 47% and 76%, respectively.