The importance of intensive follow-up and achieving optimal chronic antithrombotic treatment in hospitalized medical patients with anemia: A prospective cohort study.

Background: Anemia is a global health concern, particularly among the elderly on chronic antithrombotic treatment. Close monitoring of hemoglobin (Hb) levels and achievement of an optimized treatment significantly enhance patients' quality of life. This study aimed to examine the impact of antithrombotic treatment on Hb levels and readmissions in hospitalized patients with anemia.

Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG) Prevalence Among Hypolipidemic Treatment- naïve Patients with Hypertension.

Background: Impaired fasting glucose (IFG) predisposes to the future development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and may also be associated with increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Hypertension is an established CVD risk factor.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of IFG and the associated anthropometric and metabolic disturbances in patients with hypertension.