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In part 4 of this exclusive video, Dr. Bakris contemplates the rate of potential false positives in an at-home kidney test for microalbuminuria, the possible causes of false positives and the need for patient education in the use of such tests.

Patients treated with standard therapy for blood glucose control show link between serious hypoglycemia and CAC progression, increasing risk of heart attack and stroke.

Bromocriptine-QR may reduce CVD risk in type 2 patients independent of its effect on glycemic control.

In part 3 of this exclusive video, DIC publisher Steve Freed talks with Dr. George Bakris about an idea to create an at-home test to screen for possible kidney disease.

In this week's Homerun Slides, preventive measures to fight dental infections and delayed wound healing.

25-40% of hypertension patients require only monotherapy to control BP, so choice of right single therapeutic agent is critical.

Research indicates setting more aggressive blood pressure goals for diabetic patients may cause harm.

In this week's Homerun Slides, glycosylated proteins (AGEs) and manifestations of periodontal disease.

In part 2 of this exclusive video, DIC publisher Steve Freed once again visits with Dr. George Bakris to discuss causes of microalbuminuria (small amounts of albumin in the urine) and blood pressure recommendations for patients with microalbuminuria.