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A recent study reveals a significant association between prolonged ADHD medication use and cardiovascular risk, emphasizing the need for vigilant cardiovascular monitoring in these patients.

Emerging research suggests that statins, while beneficial in some respects, could potentially exacerbate coronary artery calcification and deplete vital heart-protecting nutrients.

The significant reduction in the incidence of death from cardiovascular causes, nonfatal MI, or nonfatal stroke highlights the need for further research into the benefits of semaglutide in this patient population.

Current research underscores the importance of individualized patient care and shared decision-making in managing hypertension, with no conclusive evidence favoring either morning or evening dosing of antihypertensive medications.

The study underscores the potential of user-owned devices in health monitoring. With a positive predictive value of 0.84, the smartwatch app could be a significant step towards large-scale, user-driven monitoring for atrial fibrillation.

The recent LODESTAR clinical trial has revealed that although the two statins are equally effective in preventing heart attacks, strokes, and death, one has been associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and requiring cataract surgery.