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Evidence for the role of electrocardiography or echocardiography in determining left ventricular hypertrophy for the risk of diabetes is still controversial. We aimed to explore whether left ventricular mass, ...
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Treatment with levothyroxine and radioiodine contribute alternative cardiovascular function in adults with thyroid cancer. The risks of long-term cardiovascular conditions among thyroid cancer patients is unkn...
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Open AccessEffect of empagliflozin versus linagliptin on body composition in Asian patients with type 2 diabetes treated with premixed insulin
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Open AccessEffects of SGLT2 inhibitors on stroke and its subtypes in patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have shown impressive effects in reducing major vascular events in several randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The purpose of this study was to perform a meta...
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Open AccessCombined healthy lifestyle factors are more beneficial in reducing cardiovascular disease in younger adults: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
To determine the association between combined lifestyle factors, including healthy diet, moderate alcohol consumption, non-smoking, physical activity, and optimal weight, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk ...
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Open AccessAddition of Metabolic Syndrome to Albuminuria Provides a New Risk Stratification Model for Diabetic Kidney Disease Progression in Elderly Patients
Elderly patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) are more prone to develo** diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Patients with DKD can develop albuminuria, and some studies have suggested an association between metabo...
