• Author: Catherine G. Derington
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Liraglutide vs Semaglutide vs Dulaglutide in Veterans with type 2 diabetes

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: The head-to-head comparative effectiveness and safety of individual glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are not well understood. OBJECTIVE: …

First-line β-blocker use for hypertension in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Importance: Starting in 2014, US guidelines have not recommended β-blockers for first-line treatment of hypertension in the absence of compelling indications due to …

Glycemic therapies and the risk of gastrointestinal adverse events in Veterans with type 2 diabetes

Abstract: AIMS: To compare the risk of gastrointestinal adverse events in new users of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA), sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 …

Antihypertensive medication co-pay and adherence among Veterans receiving care within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Despite safe, effective, and relatively affordable antihypertensive therapies, blood pressure (BP) control remains suboptimal. One potential contributor is …

Trends in initial antihypertensive medication prescribing among >2.8 million Veterans newly diagnosed with hypertension, 2000 to 2019

Abstract: Background: Among patients diagnosed with high blood pressure (BP), initial dual therapy has been recommended for patients with high pretreatment systolic BP …