Semaglutide injection (Ozempic) and oral tablets (Rybelsus) are now both approved to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes.
The problem is especially acute for those with lower health literacy, notes U.S. cardiologist, as experts from both sides of the border call for better education and access to reliable health information.
The position statement released Friday says atherosclerosis—or plaque buildup in the arteries, including cholesterol—starts in childhood and is a key driver of heart disease and stroke.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) can induce small-bowel angioedema, leading to symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
A recent study led by researchers from McGill University suggests there may be far more sleep-wake profiles that go beyond simply ‘night owl’ and ‘early bird.’
