Phrenic Nerve Stimulation Shows Benefits in Central Sleep Apnea With Heart Failure Use of the nerve stimulator tied to a fivefold higher chance of better clinical outcomes Jun 06, 2024
Better Cognitive Outcomes Tied to Vigorous Exercise in Hypertensive Adults SPRINT MIND analysis looks at 7,600 older adults at high risk of cognitive decline Jun 06, 2024
ENDO 2024 Roundup: Teen GLP-1 Coverage; Novel CAH Drug; Hot Flash Risks More research from the Endocrine Society's annual meeting Jun 05, 2024
Brain-Protected TAVR Results in Fewer Real-World Disabling Strokes Also, patients with prior stroke ID'd as likely responders in TVT registry analysis Jun 05, 2024
MDMA's Cardiac Safety Concerns; Entresto Generics; Heart Disease 'Older Than Moses' Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Jun 04, 2024
Most Heart Disease Deaths Still Occur in Cold Weather, but Heat Is a Growing Problem Rising mortality burden from high ambient temperatures around the world Jun 03, 2024
Semaglutide May Boost Taste Sensitivity Other taste-related changes also potentially seen with the GLP-1 agent in proof-of-concept study Jun 02, 2024
Hypertension After Kidney Donation; Statins in Old and Very Old People Also in TTHealthWatch: fluoride's effect on pregnancy outcomes Jun 01, 2024 podcast
Tirzepatide Sheds Pounds in Chinese Adults With BMI as Low as 24 Percentage weight loss is in line with pivotal trial results using standard obesity thresholds May 31, 2024
In RA, Poorly Controlled Pain Portends Even More Serious Problems Australian study documents risks for life-threatening complications May 31, 2024
Young-Onset Dementia Tied to Preeclampsia Study of 2 million women in France identifies new association May 30, 2024
Triglycerides Down With ANGPTL3 RNA Interference Agent Zodasiran to join plozasiran in cardiovascular outcomes trial May 29, 2024
Plozasiran Paves RNA Interference Path to Triglyceride Reduction Clinical outcomes pending for people with elevated LDL cholesterol and triglycerides May 28, 2024
Fish Oil Benefits or Harms; Statins at Age 85+; Doc's Hunger Strike for Bed Space Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine May 28, 2024
High Price of Popular Diabetes Drugs Deprives Low-Income People of Effective Options "I'm having to jump through hoops to live," says one patient May 26, 2024
GLP-1 Agonists in Adolescents and Young Adults; Benefits of Cancer Drug Trials Also in TTHealthWatch: early diagnosis and treatment of COPD and asthma May 25, 2024 podcast
FDA Advisors Not Convinced Once-Weekly Insulin Is Safe in Type 1 Diabetes Risk of severe hypoglycemia was too much for panel members to overcome May 24, 2024
Congressman's Stroke; Warning on Bear Meat Consumption; Paralysis via Grand Piano Health news and commentary gathered by staff May 24, 2024
Ozempic Protects Kidneys, Boosts Survival in Diabetes Patients With CKD Phase III trial adds a fourth class shown to benefit this population May 24, 2024
Lifestyle-Dementia Links Persist Regardless of Risk Genes, French Study Shows Dementia prevention efforts may be beneficial despite genetic susceptibility May 23, 2024
Chest Pain in the ED: More Referrals for Cardiac Tests Not Tied to Better Outcomes No significant decrease in MACE for intermediate and high referral groups vs low referral group May 23, 2024
Ultraprocessed Food Consumption in Young Kids Tied to Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Link seen in adults for years, but study shows association in children ages 3 to 6 years May 23, 2024 video
Brain Risks Drop When Diet Includes More Minimally Processed Foods Higher intake of ultra-processed foods upped the incidence of cognitive impairment or stroke May 22, 2024
Will FDA Advisors Look Past Hypoglycemia Risk With Once-Weekly Insulin? Hypoglycemia was only a concern in patients with type 1 diabetes May 22, 2024
Mortality Signal Emerges 2 Years After Valve-in-Valve TAVR for Failed SAVR Alternative to redo surgery associated with several-fold increase in deaths, HF hospitalization May 22, 2024
Make the Diagnosis: No Symptoms, No Discomfort, No Worries? A 68-year-old man visited his doctor about a lesion that developed on his mouth over the prior 2 months. Can you diagnose the patient? May 22, 2024
GLP-1 Agonist Scripts Jumped 600% for Teens, Young Adults Since 2020 Females accounted for most of the prescription fills May 22, 2024
New PAD Guidelines; AHA on Postpartum Care; Exercise Didn't Stop CAC Progression Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine May 21, 2024
Analysis: Pulsed Field Afib Ablation Superior to Thermal Methods Also, what real-world data are showing about new workflow patterns and PFA use in heart failure May 21, 2024
PROTECT Drugs Tied to Slower eGFR Decline vs Standard Care in IgA Nephropathy Slower kidney function decline observed with sparsentan and irbesartan May 20, 2024
Four Might Be the Magic Number for Anticoagulation of Subclinical Afib ARTESiA trial analysis suggests a key threshold for CHA2DS2-VASc score May 20, 2024
Beta-Blocker Fails to Prevent COPD Exacerbations However, trial results don't affirm safety risks suggested by other studies May 20, 2024
Early CRT Benefits HF With Moderately Reduced Ejection Fraction Trial suggests a possible disease modifying benefit May 20, 2024
Leadless Pacing Wirelessly Linked to Subcutaneous Defibrillator Hits Targets for ATP Modular leadless system could expand S-ICD use by offering painless anti-tachycardia pacing May 20, 2024
Responders to PCI for Angina Relief Identified by Chest Pain Type Typical angina predicted PCI's efficacy in ORBITA-2 May 19, 2024
Mediterranean Diet After Afib Ablation: Maybe? Randomized trial fails to show benefit except in one group May 19, 2024
Novel Heart Device Lead Sails Through Performance Hurdles Next-gen Medtronic ICD lead wire meets pivotal trial safety and efficacy endpoints May 18, 2024
AI-Guidance Boosts Arrhythmia Ablation Success in Persistent Cases Randomized trial proves advantage of tailored targets May 18, 2024
Removing Conduction System Pacing Leads: Good Success So Far Study reassures, but long dwell times are largely yet to come May 18, 2024
Ultra-Processed Foods and Mortality; Improving Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Also in TTHealthWatch: low testosterone in men and mortality May 18, 2024 podcast
