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Beyond Medication Prescription as Performance Measures: Optimal Secondary Prevention Medication Dosing After AMI ONLINE FIRST

22.08.20131945

To examine the prescribing patterns of medications quantified by the performance measures for acute myocardial infarction (AMI).

Blood Pressure and Mortality in U.S. Veterans With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Cohort Study

21.08.20131972

The ideal blood pressure (BP) to decrease mortality rates in patients with non–dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (CKD) is unclear.

Pharmacogenetics and statins: Genotyping might cut muscle-pain risk

20.08.20132125

Strikingly wide variation among patients in plasma levels of atorvastatin and rosuvastatin (Crestor, AstraZeneca), even with consistent dosing, is likely related to gene variants that affect the drugs' uptake by the liver in some patients, suggests a prospective study.

Familial hypercholesterolaemia is underdiagnosed and undertreated in the general population: guidance for clinicians to prevent coronary heart disease

19.08.20132232

The first aim was to critically evaluate the extent to which familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is underdiagnosed and undertreated. The second aim was to provide guidance for screening and treatment of FH, in order to prevent coronary heart disease (CHD).

Rheumatoid arthritis may double VTE risk

16.08.20132143

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was associated with a significantly increased risk for potentially fatal blood clots in the legs and lung in a nationwide prospective cohort study from Taiwan published online August 7, 2013 in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

Alternative models of cardiac rehabilitation: a systematic review

15.08.20132283

The traditional hospital-based model of cardiac rehabilitation faces substantial challenges, such as cost and accessibility.

Hypertensive Retinopathy and Risk of Stroke

14.08.20132218

Although assessment of hypertensive retinopathy signs has been recommended for determining end-organ damage and stratifying vascular risk in persons with hypertension, its value remains unclear.