Association between gliflozins use and outcomes in adults with sepsis: A multicenter retrospective cohort study among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Sodium-glucose-cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) improve cardiorenal outcomes in patients with diabetes, chronic heart failure or kidney disease, but their …

Galectin-3 is associated with risk of cardiovascular and kidney outcomes in ambulatory Veterans

Abstract: Rationale & Objective: Cardiovascular and kidney disease are highly prevalent comorbid conditions, and each is a risk factor for the other condition. We evaluated whether …

Major adverse cardiovascular events among black and white Veterans receiving androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is the cornerstone treatment strategy for men diagnosed with high-risk prostate cancer (PC) but may increase risk for major …

Sulfonylureas as second line therapy for type 2 diabetes among veterans: Results from a National Longitudinal Cohort Study

Abstract: Aims: To assess if switching to or adding sulfonylureas increases major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) or severe hypoglycemia versus remaining on metformin alone. …