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Short-term effects of combinations of heart failure therapies on blood pressure, kidney function and serum potassium
Abstract Among the most commonly cited reasons for failure to initiate comprehensive medical therapy in patients with heart failure are concerns relating to hypotension, kidney dysfunction and hyperkalemia.
New prediction tool could help increase uptake of heart failure medicines
A new heart failure (HF) treatment effect calculator could help overcome one of the largest barriers to effective heart failure care by predicting the expected effects of treatment on blood pressure, kidney function and potassium levels.
Triple and quadruple combination antihypertensive therapy in untreated individuals
Abstract This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of low-dose combinations (LDCs) of 3 or 4 blood-pressure (BP) lowering drugs in people with untreated hypertension. This was an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials comparing LDC to placebo, monotherapy and dual therapy in people on no background antihypertensive therapy. We identified 12 randomised clinical trials consisting of 4733 untreated patients (average age 55 ± 7 years with 57% women).
How My Daughter and I Connected Over the Knicks
I remember exactly when my daughter became a diehard New York Knicks fan. I had long dreamed about it happening but had accepted it might never occur, in the way that parents often must resign themselves when it comes to their children’s passions and proclivities. Nelson and his daughter, Amanda, at a Knicks game. It was last May and the Knicks were facing the heavily favored Boston Celtics in the first game of their playoff series. The Knicks had fallen behind by 20 points early in the second half.
Adverse Effects and Treatment Discontinuation of Blood Pressure–Lowering Drugs and Combinations : A Network Meta-Analysis
Adverse Effects and Treatment Discontinuation of Blood Pressure–Lowering Drugs and Combinations: A Network Meta-Analysis Key Points Question Do antihypertensive drug classes and combinations result in different levels of adverse drug effects and drug withdrawal in short-term, double-blind randomized clinical trials?
Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Triple and Quadruple Combination Pills vs Monotherapy, Usual Care, or Placebo for the Initial Management of Hypertension : A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Triple and Quadruple Combination Pills vs Monotherapy, Usual Care, or Placebo for the Initial Management of Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Supplement 2. Figure 1.
After Years of Double-Digit Sales Growth, Luxury Retailers Face ‘Reckoning’
Just a few years ago, it looked like sales for the luxury goods makers behind brands from Louis Vuitton to Tiffany’s and Gucci were riding a non-stop UP escalator. Annual revenue for LVMH, which owns two of those three businesses, soared to roughly 86.2 billion euros ($94 billion) in 2023, an almost eightfold climb from 2000, thanks to trends including newly affluent Chinese consumers snapping up handbags and watches, and social media influencers preaching the virtues of personal brand-building.
After Years of Double-Digit Sales Growth, Luxury Retailers Face ‘Reckoning’
Just a few years ago, it looked like sales for the luxury goods makers behind brands from Louis Vuitton to Tiffany’s and Gucci were riding a non-stop UP escalator. Annual revenue for LVMH, which owns two of those three businesses, soared to roughly 86.2 billion euros ($94 billion) in 2023, an almost eightfold climb from 2000, thanks to trends including newly affluent Chinese consumers snapping up handbags and watches, and social media influencers preaching the virtues of personal brand-building.
Who Will Win the Robotaxi Wars?
In San Francisco, Waymo robotaxis, with their distinctive spinning LiDAR units mounted on their roofs, have become ubiquitous, with a fleet of roughly 1,000 vehicles roaming the tech hub. And Waymo also has sizable deployments in Los Angeles (700 vehicles) and Phoenix (500 vehicles).
Who Will Win the Robotaxi Wars?
In San Francisco, Waymo robotaxis, with their distinctive spinning LiDAR units mounted on their roofs, have become ubiquitous, with a fleet of roughly 1,000 vehicles roaming the tech hub. And Waymo also has sizable deployments in Los Angeles (700 vehicles) and Phoenix (500 vehicles).
Who Will Win the Robotaxi Wars?
5 hours ago Two-thirds of Americans are very worried about their ability to pay for healthcare. In announcing its “Great Healthcare Plan” in January 2026, the Trump administration became the latest in a long history of efforts by the U.S. government to rein in the soaring cost of healthcare. As a physician and …
Simplifying and improving heart attack and stroke prevention - Authors' reply
We thank Nicholas J Wald and colleagues for their analysis of our Article.1 Our review drew its inspiration from two main sources. First, the seminal work2 from Malcolm Law and two of the correspondents, Nicholas J Wald and Joan K Morris, was of foundational impact, demonstrating the importance of reviews that are both comprehensive and systematic.
Incremental value of DXA‐derived fat distribution over anthropometrics for classifying metabolically unhealthy obesity: A population‐based analysis
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT The authors declare no conflicts of interest. PEER REVIEW The peer review history for this article is available at https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway/wos/peer-review/10.1111/dom.70479. DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT Publicly available de-identified survey data and documentation can be accessed via the CDC repository.
In Casinos, the House Always Wins. What About Prediction Markets?
First, to borrow a line from Clint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry, you have to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? If the answer is yes, prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are fighting each other to help you take advantage of Fortuna’s favor (and presumably your unique expertise or inside knowledge) to cash in on the outcome of virtually any known unknown, from election outcomes to the future prices of financial market assets and the winners of sporting events of all stripes.
In Casinos, the House Always Wins. What About Prediction Markets?
First, to borrow a line from Clint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry, you have to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? If the answer is yes, prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are fighting each other to help you take advantage of Fortuna’s favor (and presumably your unique expertise or inside knowledge) to cash in on the outcome of virtually any known unknown, from election outcomes to the future prices of financial market assets and the winners of sporting events of all stripes.
Boom in Crypto Treasury Stocks Faces Inevitable Bust
What happens to a company whose main business proposition relies on crypto values continuing to go up when prices start to falter? If you guessed that it can’t be good, you win one of those weird novelty banana thingies that count as carnival prizes.
Boom in Crypto Treasury Stocks Faces Inevitable Bust
What happens to a company whose main business proposition relies on crypto values continuing to go up when prices start to falter? If you guessed that it can’t be good, you win one of those weird novelty banana thingies that count as carnival prizes.
Treating With the Goal in Mind: The Role of Low-Dose Combinations
JACC Journals › JACC › Archives › Vol. 86 No. 18 : JACC Volume 86, Number 18 Get full access to this article View all available purchase options and get full access to this article. References 1. Hardy S.T., Jaeger B.C., Foti K., Ghazi L., Wozniak G., Muntner P. Trends in blood pressure control among US adults with hypertension, 2013-2014 to 2021-2023. Am J Hypertens. 2025;38:2: 120-128. 2. Jones D.W., Ferdinand K.C., Taler S.J., et al.
For PayPal Stablecoin Partner, $300T Error Is More Minor Mishap Than Real Risk
Crypto watchers got another taste of just how different digital and traditional finance are last week when stablecoin issuer Paxos accidentally minted $300 trillion of PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin before detecting the error and destroying the funds. That all happened within just 30 minutes, and yes, the word trillion is correct. For perspective, $300 trillion is almost three times the world’s total estimated GDP. “This was an internal technical error. There is no security breach.
For PayPal Stablecoin Partner, $300T Error Is More Minor Mishap Than Real Risk
Crypto watchers got another taste of just how different digital and traditional finance are last week when stablecoin issuer Paxos accidentally minted $300 trillion of PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin before detecting the error and destroying the funds. That all happened within just 30 minutes, and yes, the word trillion is correct. For perspective, $300 trillion is almost three times the world’s total estimated GDP. “This was an internal technical error. There is no security breach.
Antihypertensive Drug Efficacy Calculator Developed from 484 Clinical Trials With Nelson Wang, MD, PhD
Investigators have developed a new model to calculate the efficacy of any combination of anti-hypertensive drugs, based on results from a systematic review and meta-analysis of previous trials. Roughly 120 million US adults have hypertension; of these, 92.9 million have uncontrolled hypertension. The condition is a leading factor for increased risk of cardiovascular disease mortality and events, such as heart attack and stroke. It is also associated with chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
Blood pressure-lowering efficacy of antihypertensive drugs and their combinations: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials
Get full text access Log in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References 1. Mensah, GA ∙ Fuster, V ∙ Murray, CJL ∙ et al., and the Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risks Collaborators Global burden of cardiovascular diseases and risks, 1990–2022 J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023; 82:2350-2473 2. Ettehad, D ∙ Emdin, CA ∙ Kiran, A ∙ et al. Blood pressure lowering for prevention of cardiovascular disease and death: a systematic review and meta-analysis Lancet. 2016; 387:957-967 3.
The Growing Institutional Adoption of Crypto: An Interview with Nick Hammer, CEO, BlockFills
The institutional acceptance of crypto around the world has accelerated significantly recently, developing hand in hand with better-defined regulation. Here, BlockFills CEO Nick Hammer discusses the reasons for crypto’s increasing institutional usage and some of the latest products responding to that demand. What trends are you seeing now in the digital asset space? STORY CONTINUES BELOW Don't miss another story.Subscribe to the Crypto for Advisors Newsletter today.
Why a Diversified Approach to Crypto Investing Makes Sense Original
Once considered speculative investments, cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly mainstream. In Europe, WisdomTree is at the forefront of leading that charge. The global financial services firm offers a number of exchange-traded products (ETPs) that offer diversification and an incredibly easy way to buy and sell crypto assets.
Unlocking Private Credit’s Potential: How Tokenization Brings DeFi Innovation to Traditional Finance Original
Could the crypto revolution’s legacy extend beyond democratizing money? Today, it’s paving the way to reinvent private credit. Envision a future where lending to mid-sized businesses or financing infrastructure projects mirrors the efficiency and openness of a decentralized exchange. That’s the aim of tokenization, a blockchain-powered innovation breaking down decades-old barriers in a $1.7 trillion (and growing) private credit market.
The Evolution of Structured Crypto Products Original
Australia-based digital asset firm Zerocap is in a prime position to observe the development of the structured product space, having operated OTC, market making, derivatives and crypto custody businesses since it was founded in 2018.
How Crypto Is Making It Easy for Investors to Get Visas to Portugal
Solutions CoinDesk, Kim Greenberg Klemballa, Nelson Wang Portugal has turned itself into a hub for ultra high net worth individuals looking to establish residency outside their home countries, and a new crypto product makes doing that simpler than ever.
How Crypto Is Making It Easy for Investors to Get Visas to Portugal Original
Lisbon-based investment firm FundBox together with trading platform Kvarn X is launching the KvarnPortugal Fund, a first-of-its-kind crypto product based on the CoinDesk 20 index that helps people who invest at least 500,000 euros in the fund easily establish residency there.
Why Trump’s Potential Plan to Make Crypto Gains Tax-Free Could Be a Bad Idea Original
In January, following Donald Trump's inauguration, reports emerged claiming that his son, Eric Trump, had confirmed that U.S.-based cryptocurrencies would eventually be exempt from capital gains tax, while non-U.S. based cryptocurrencies would face a 30% tax. The elimination of capital gains taxes on U.S.-based cryptocurrencies might sound like a dream come true for American investors, but it won't come without a price.
The U.S. War on Crypto Isn’t Over Original
In the wake of the appointment of a U.S. crypto czar and the announcement of comprehensive crypto legislation, many believe the era of “regulation by enforcement” in the U.S. is over. But while the SEC and CFTC now have crypto-friendly chairmen, both state regulators and Attorneys General are poised to take their place as aggressive crypto enforcers.
A Smarter Way to Crypto Diversification? Original
The investment conversation around crypto has transitioned from questioning the survival of cryptocurrencies to discussing efficient allocation strategies. Most notably, institutional investors are moving on from testing the waters with bitcoin to seeking diversified exposure to the broad crypto market.
In Defense of the 'MicroStrategy Premium’ Original
Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), the SaaS-based business intelligence company formerly known as MicroStrategy that pioneered a bitcoin treasury strategy, is currently trading at a $73 billion market cap, ~1.6x the value of its underlying bitcoin holdings. This so-called “MSTR premium” has caused much misunderstanding, healthy skepticism and even consternation, but with a decade of deep equities experience, we believe that there are three reasons why the MSTR premium is justified.
The Future of Crypto Enforcement in the U.S. Original
Having served as the first chief of the SEC’s crypto unit from 2017 to 2019, I’m often asked what kind of crypto enforcement we should expect to see from the new administration. My first answer is that I do not know. My second answer is that I believe it will be different, but it will not disappear. To anticipate the future of crypto enforcement, we should begin by reviewing the past. Story continues Don't miss another story.Subscribe to the The Node Newsletter today.
5 New Trends in Generative AI That Web3 Needs to Be Ready For Original
"Build for where the industry is going, not for where it is." This mantra has fueled disruptive innovations for decades — Microsoft capitalized on microprocessors, Salesforce leveraged the cloud and Uber thrived in the mobile revolution. The same principle applies to AI — Generative AI is evolving so rapidly that building for today’s capabilities risks obsolescence. Historically, Web3 has played little role in this AI evolution. But can it adapt to the latest trends reshaping the industry?
AI Is Here, but That Doesn’t Mean Bitcoin Miners Are Finished: Blockspace Original
Anyone paying attention to public bitcoin miner markets will know that artificial intelligence (AI) and business pivots to high performance compute (HPC) are all the rage among bitcoin miners. What started as a gradual trend last year has suddenly become a business strategy that many leading public bitcoin miners are exploring. This article first appeared on Blockspace Media, the leading Bitcoin industry publication dedicated to covering Bitcoin tech, markets, mining, and ordinals.
Why The SEC Needs to Allow Staking in Exchange-Traded Products Original
For far too long, the U.S. has been falling behind the rest of the world on staking policy. Now, in just the first 30 days of the Trump Administration, staking has been mentioned in Congressional hearings, listed as a top priority by the SEC’s newly created crypto task force and is today the focus of a bipartisan letter from lawmakers challenging the previous SEC’s stance on its inclusion in exchange-traded products (ETPs).
How Hong Kong Can Seize the Mantle as Asia’s Crypto Hub Original
Which market offers the most favorable environment for virtual assets? This distinction remains highly contested, with various financial centers competing to become leading hubs for digital assets, aiming to attract innovation, investment and jobs. In Asia, two of the most prominent players in this space are Hong Kong and Singapore. Hong Kong’s regulatory environment will be the lynchpin to its success.
What’s Better Than CEX? DEX Original
When it comes to trading memecoins, time is money — and waiting on a centralized exchange (CEX) could cost you both. Take $TRUMP, for example. On Jan. 17, 2025, just before his inauguration, Donald Trump launched his memecoin on Solana, which surged past a $14.5 billion peak market cap on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) like Raydium and Orca within little more than 24 hours, making it the second largest memecoin behind Dogecoin at one point.
Hong Kong’s Patient Approach to Regulating Crypto Will Pay Off: LegCo's Duncan Chiu Original
Crypto regulations are a competitive business in Asia, with places such as Hong Kong and Singapore vying to become Asia’s crypto hub and capture all the business associated with that status. The challenge, though, lies in crafting a rulebook that balances investor protections with a welcomingness to businesses and new capital.
Crypto and Boxing to Converge at Consensus HK in Lethal One-Two Combination Original
Crypto Twitter may sometimes seem like a raging brawl, but come Feb. 20, there will be some actual live combat between crypto influencers at Consensus Hong Kong 2025. The conference will play host that evening to the eighth edition of Crypto Fight Night (CFN), an industry sporting and networking event that’s become hugely popular since holding its first event in 2021.
Crypto.com President Eric Anziani on the Exchange’s Ambitious Global Plans Original
Few crypto exchanges have been as busy in the last few months as Crypto.com. The company recently received a license from MiCA to operate in the E.U., and also in December voluntarily withdrew the lawsuit it filed against the SEC after receiving a Wells notice from the agency last summer (the withdrawal happened just a day after Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek met with then President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago).
How I Almost Got Slaughtered in a Pig Butchering Crypto Scam
When an attractive young woman named Millicent first messaged me on Instagram a little over a year ago, I was skeptical. After all, I’d received dozens of messages like this before from strangers on Instagram and other social media platforms, mostly consisting of random queries or comments on my posts, and I knew that most, if not all, were some kind of scam, the details of which I could only imagine. And as a longtime business journalist, being skeptical was my stock in trade.
8 Ways to Protect Yourself From Being Victimized by a Pig Butchering Scam
Pig butchering crypto scams, in which con artists meet and romance people online before convincing them to invest in a (fake) crypto venture and then absconding with their money, are one of the fastest-growing hoaxes in the world, costing roughly 18,000 Americans more than $650 million in 2023 and a whopping $2.3 billion from 2021-23, according to the FBI.
Weekly Recap: Ripple Makes Waves and Stablecoins Surge Original
It was another busy week at CoinDesk as the new Trump Administration continued to roll out a pro-crypto agenda and the industry laid the groundwork for growth in the new cycle. Ripple was at the center of the news. Ondo Finance announced it would offer tokenized treasuries on Ripple’s XRP Ledger, Kris Sandor reported. The San Francisco company also said XRP Ledger would offer clawback features, enhancing liquidity for Ripple’s dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD, Shaurya Malwa reported.
Wintermute CEO Evgeny Gaevoy Discusses the Future of Crypto Trading Original
Evgeny Gaevoy began his career in traditional finance, specializing in market making and prop trading. But by 2016, seeing the inefficiencies of legacy financial systems and the potential for disintermediation, Gaevoy realized there was an opportunity to create something entirely new and better. With experience building up foreign exchange firm Optiver’s European ETF business — one of the largest in the EU — he decided to launch an algorithmic trading firm designed for the digital asset era.
Telecom’s Future Lies in Decentralized Networks Original
The telecommunications industry stands at a critical juncture. As global data consumption skyrockets, traditional telecom operators face a perfect storm of challenges: stagnant subscriber growth, costly infrastructure maintenance and an insatiable demand for bandwidth. This capacity crunch is not just a problem for carriers; it's a looming crisis for consumers who increasingly rely on seamless connectivity in their daily lives.
How AI Agents and Crypto Will Revolutionize Commerce
Web3 technologies are poised to transform the world of commerce just as Web2 revolutionized access to information. The result will be a vast, open, liquid digital marketplace where all physical goods can be listed and traded seamlessly. In the early days of the internet, information was siloed within proprietary networks. Over time, the zero marginal cost of distribution, combined with consumer demand for accessibility, led to the open, searchable internet we enjoy today.
Figment CEO Lorien Gabriel’s Big Bet on Staking Has Paid Off Original
Lorien Gabel has spent decades building internet infrastructure companies, from ISPs to cloud security firms. In 2018, recognizing the transformative potential of proof-of-stake networks, he co-founded Figment, which has since become one of the world’s largest independent staking providers, offering technology and services that enable users to stake their tokens without having to use a centralized exchange or custodian.
The Sandbox’s Sébastien Borget on the Future of Web3 Gaming Original
For Sébastien Borget, what started as a passion for gaming has flourished into co-founding The Sandbox, now one of the most recognized metaverse platforms in the world with more than 6.3 million user accounts with connected crypto wallets.
EasyA Wants to Attract More Than Just ‘Bounty Hunters’ to Its Hackathons Original
Many participants in industry hackathons are just looking to make some quick prize money and move on to the next contest — Dominic Kwok calls them “bounty hunters.” But EasyA, the start-up for developers that he and his brother Phil started four years ago, is looking for a different type of competitor — those who are looking to build companies that can have a significant impact on Web3.
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