S-ICD Sensing Filter At Least Halved Inappropriate Shocks Rate now on par with transvenous ICDs in real-world monitoring data May 12, 2018
Trial: Don't Wait for Pacing in Syncope with Bifascicular Block Lower event risk seen than with watching loop recorder feedback first May 11, 2018
Uric Acid: Both High and Low are Hazardous Increased risks of all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality May 11, 2018
More Antibiotics Around Cardiac Device Procedures Doesn't Cut Important Infections Huge randomized trial shows no better than possible modest effect May 11, 2018
CABANA Misses Primary But May Spur Afib Ablation Anyway Per protocol, ITT analyses differed on advantage for hard clinical endpoints May 10, 2018
Implanted Device Boosts Exercise, QOL in Mid-Range EF Heart Failure Trial shows 'robust' benefits over usual medical management May 10, 2018
Why Call for Doctor on the Plane If They're Just Going to Ignore You? Milton Packer recounts two very different experiences May 09, 2018
Vasopressin Lowers Sepsis Afib Risk Addition to shock treatment may offer clinical advantage May 08, 2018
Some Antipsychotics in Pregnancy May Up Gestational Diabetes Risk Elevated risk seen with continuing olanzapine, quetiapine May 08, 2018
Troponin Predicts Mortality in Inflammatory Arthritis High levels associated with all-cause and cardiovascular death May 01, 2018
Thrombectomy Takes Away Need for Lytics in PE Favorable results with FlowTriever system in FLARE study Apr 30, 2018
FDA Panel Gives Celecoxib Positive CV Safety Grade Votes 15-5 that it is non-inferior to naproxen, ibuprofen Apr 25, 2018
Retinal Abnormalities Predictor of Some Types of Stroke Retinal imaging may offer noninvasive tool to determine pathogenesis of cerebral small vessel disease Apr 24, 2018
Vibrating ICD/CRT-D; Pradaxa Reversal Agent; Prevention Bonanza Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Apr 23, 2018
AAN 2018: Rare Disease Breakthroughs and Novel Approaches Noteworthy presentations at American Academy of Neurology meeting Apr 20, 2018
Pulmonary Hypertension: Not Just for Cardiologists PH is common in many rheumatologic conditions Apr 19, 2018
Second BP Measurement Often Brings Better News Repeat measurement in same office visit is on par with adding a drug Apr 17, 2018
Invokana Helps Kidneys Even in Diabetic CKD Subanalysis of CANVAS program shows slower progression, fewer events Apr 13, 2018
Pasta Not So Bad for Waistline After All May aid in weight loss as part of overall low-glycemic diet Apr 04, 2018
Diabetes Clinic Founder Arrested on Bribery Charges Ford Gilbert of Trina Health accused of paying off an Alabama legislator Apr 03, 2018
Drug Doesn't Work? Get Your Money Back! Think outcomes-based pricing is a great deal? Dr. Perry Wilson says think again Apr 02, 2018 video
Resting Heart Rate May Predict Colon Cancer Recurrence Highest rates 5 years after curative treatment 'meaningful' independent risk factor Mar 30, 2018
FDA Panel Gives Thumbs Up to 90-Day Glucose Monitor Unanimous agreement that device is safe, effective Mar 29, 2018
Docs, Medical Boards Ignored FDA Warning Letters on CCSVI Fueled by YouTube, bogus MS 'cure' peddled by docs licensed in multiple states Mar 28, 2018
ENDO 2018 Roundup: New Tx Options for Obesity, Low BMD, Benign Thyroid Disease A snapshot of noteworthy studies from The Endocrine Society meeting Mar 21, 2018
'Bionic Pancreas' OK for Very Young T1D Patients Improved glycemic outcomes with closed-loop insulin pump system in 7-year-olds Mar 21, 2018
Revascularization Feasible for Below-The-Ankle CLI Limbs salvaged in most severe cases per single-center study Mar 20, 2018
Artificial Sweeteners Impact Metabolic Health Even on Cellular Level Not as healthy as consumers may think, researcher says Mar 20, 2018 video
24-Hr Paging Cuts ED Visits for Kids with Endocrine Issues Non-routine insulin dose adjustments tops list of reasons for call Mar 20, 2018
HRV Patch Promising for Predicting Hypoglycemia T1D patients showed detectable increase in low and high frequency ratio Mar 20, 2018
ENDO: Big Breakfast May Help in Diabetics Medium lunch and light dinner reduces insulin needs Mar 19, 2018
Benefits of Mediterranean Diet Extend to Bone Health Higher bone, muscle mass in postmenopausal women on diet Mar 19, 2018
Two Agents Equal as Pretreatment for Adrenal Tumor Surgery Phenoxybenzamine, doxazosin OK for perioperative hemodynamic control during PCC resection Mar 18, 2018
Going Generic OK for Clopidogrel Non-inferiority achieved for ACS survivors in Canadian study Mar 14, 2018
Novel Drug Reverses Anticoagulation in Emergencies Andexanet stops 90% of action of factor Xa inhibitors Mar 13, 2018 video
Low-Dose Combo Pill Successfully Takes Down High BP Fixed dose initial treatment gets 70% of patients at hypertension goal Mar 13, 2018 video
Mixed Results for Shorter DAPT in ACS Patients Shorter regimen non-inferior to standard care, but not ready for prime-time Mar 13, 2018 video
Gene Therapy Flops for Critical Limb Ischemia Non-viral biologic agent didn't improve wound healing Mar 12, 2018
