Vascepa gains event-reduction nod; diabetes ups ischemic risks

Vascepa approved for cardiovascular risk reduction
The FDA’s decision on cutting events in high-risk patients was based primarily on the REDUCE-IT trial.

ENGAGE AF-TIMI: Insulin linked to greater risk for stroke, CV death, bleeding
Novel oral anticoagulants may be preferred over warfarin in patients with diabetes and AFib.

HHS drug importation proposals aim to address high costs
Trump administration drops key health care proposal on day of impeachment vote.

End ‘therapeutic nihilism’ in care of older diabetic patients, says expert
‘It’s not hyperglycemia that’s killing people; it’s heart disease and renal disease.’

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