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Lifestyle changes, meds effective to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes; no change in CVD

Lifestyle changes, meds effective to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes; no change in CVD

Research Highlights:

  • Findings from the multicenter, U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study (DPPOS) detail the 21-year follow-up of more than 3,200 adults with prediabetes who had participated in the original Diabetes Prevention Program trial.
  • The DPPOS confirmed that treatment through lifestyle interventions or the […]
2022-05-23T17:10:35+08:00 May 23rd, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Health screening, genetic tests might identify people at risk of premature heart disease

Health screening, genetic tests might identify people at risk of premature heart disease

Research Highlights:

  • Health screening and genetic tests might identify more than 1 million U.S. adults who have familial hypercholesterolemia, a common genetic disorder that causes elevated bad cholesterol levels, which may lead to premature cardiovascular disease.
  • Identifying familial hypercholesterolemia early in adulthood creates an […]
2022-05-20T16:40:19+08:00 May 20th, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments