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Glycemic Control for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Our Evolving Faith in the Face of Evidence Original Articles
Conclusions— Discordance exists between the research evidence and academic and clinical policy statements about the value of tight glycemic control to reduce micro- and macrovascular complications. This discordance may distort priorities in the research and practice agendas designed to improve the lives of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - September 19, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rodriguez-Gutierrez, R., Montori, V. M. Tags: Complications, Meta Analysis, Quality and Outcomes, Statements and Guidelines Original Articles Source Type: research

Abstract 63: The Smoking Paradox in Patients Hospitalized with Coronary Artery Disease: Findings from Get With The Guidelines - CAD Poster Session I
Conclusion: Smoking continues to be a major risk factor for presenting with CAD at a much younger age and with fewer risk factors. It is likely that the continued modest association with lower in-hospital mortality in smokers in this analysis after adjustment reflects residual or unmeasured confounding. This apparent smoker’s paradox in CAD should not be interpreted as a benefit of cigarette smoking.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ali, S. F., Smith, E. E., Bhatt, D. L., Pan, W., Fonarow, G. C., Schwamm, L. H. Tags: Poster Session I Source Type: research