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Effect of Initial Treatment with Quadpill vs Standard Dose Monotherapy in Patients with Hypertension
Circulation: AHA Journals: Published July, 2023Hypertension management remains suboptimal globally, with treatment inertia being identified as one of the main barriers to achieving blood pressure (BP) control. Simpler approaches to achieve target BP levels are needed. TAKE-HOME MESSAGEThe QUARTET study examined the effectiveness of a quadrupl...
Chlorhexidine Mouthwash Use Twice Weekly for 30 Days Improves Periodontal Status
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics: Published: August 29, 2023TAKE-HOME MESSAGEThis study showed that, in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances, twice weekly use of 0.12% chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwash reduced the plaque, gingival, and gingival bleeding indexes when evaluated at 15, 30, and 60 days of protocol imp...
Elevated Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes in People with Psychiatric Disorders
Journal of Diabetes and its Complications: August 2023Nearly one out of three individuals will develop a psychiatric disorder during their life. Severe psychiatric disorders are associated with higher mortality rates, with 10–20 life-years lost compared to individuals without a severe psychiatric disorderSeveral psychiatric disorders are li...
Risk Assessment of Kidney Disease Progression and Efficacy of SGLT2 Inhibition in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Care Journal (ADA): August, 2023Early identification of patients with type 2 diabetes who are at risk of kidney disease progression is particularly important in the context of new glucose-lowering medications such as sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor (Dapagliflozin, Canagliflozin, Empagliflozin, Ertugliflozin) that can m...
Family History of Psychiatric Disorders as a Risk Factor for Maternal Postpartum Depression
JAMA Psychiatry: August, 2022The postpartum period is critical for mothers, children, and families, and approximately 10% to 15% of new mothers experience postpartum depression (PPD), one of the most common complications related to childbirth.PPD ranges from mild to severe episodes and includes similar symptoms as major depression outside...
Association between Artificial Sweetener Consumption and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Care: Diabetes Journal: July, 2023Dietary sugars are associated with various health issues, including overweight, obesity, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Manufacturers have proposed alternatives to reduce added sugars, notably by substituting artificial sweeteners (e.g., aspartame, acesulfame potassium [K],...