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Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy and Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Diverse Hispanic/Latino Adults: Insights from the HCHS/SOL and SOL Ojos Studies

More than one-third of Hispanic/Latino adults with diabetes exhibit diabetic retinopathy (DR), with significant variability across backgrounds. Hypertension notably associates with DR and vision-threatening DR, highlighting the need for tar

Oct 16, 2026

Cardiology

Oral Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Risk Factor Changes in High-Risk Type 2 Diabetes

Oral semaglutide improved multiple cardiovascular risk factors in high-risk type 2 diabetes, including HbA1c, weight, systolic blood pressure, inflammation, and some lipid measures, with benefits sustained over nearly four years.

May 25, 2026

Cardiology

Epicardial Adipose Tissue as a Predictor of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation: Insights from a Danish Population Cohort

This Danish cohort study demonstrates that increased epicardial adipose tissue volume independently elevates the risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation, highlighting the importance of fat distribution beyond BMI in cardiovascular risk assess

Aug 30, 2025