RDN Powers Through Another Off-Med Trial, Clinical Benefits Still Untested Plus, an apparent magnification of effect in SYMPLICITY HTN-3 Sep 19, 2022
MitraClip G4 Sets the Bar Higher for Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair Post-approval study suggests growing pool of TEER-suitable patients Sep 18, 2022
Presumed Clinical Benefits of TAVR Cerebral Protection Remain Unproven Large trial comes up short in proving a definitive benefit to debris filters Sep 17, 2022
IV Iron Replacements Go Head-to-Head for IBD-Related Anemia Trial confirms higher rate of hypophosphatemia with ferric carboxymaltose Sep 16, 2022
FDA Finally OKs First Drug for Hepatorenal Syndrome Pivotal trial data showed terlipressin nearly doubled reversal of the condition Sep 15, 2022
House Bill Would Fix Glitch in Medicare Non-Emergency Ambulance Transport Program Measure would require states to help some "dual eligibles" who have trouble accessing the benefit Sep 15, 2022
Our Hands Are Tied: Treating Prediabetes in Kids We urgently need more research on pharmacological interventions for this growing epidemic Sep 14, 2022
Aggressive Alcohol Septal Ablation for HCM Holds Up, Pacemakers Notwithstanding Complication of ablation not associated with worse outcomes at 5 years Sep 14, 2022
Make the Diagnosis: Increased Hair Loss and 'White Bulbs' -- What’s Up? A 55-year-old woman visited her doctor after noticing that the hair on her scalp was falling out at an increased rate over the last 3 months. Sep 14, 2022
Some Reassurance That a Cuffless BP Sensor Works Regardless of Body Fat, Skin Color Study of the Biobeats sensor prompted by concerns from the FDA Sep 11, 2022
Does the Picture of HTN Disorders in Children Vary by Age, Preterm Birth? Preliminary findings from an epidemiological study of pediatric hypertension Sep 11, 2022
Do Some Need to Get Better at Documenting Hypertension in Patient Notes? Study finds settings where BP documentation is especially lax Sep 11, 2022
BP Lowering in Pregnant Women Continues to Take Shape Clinical guidance released, further studies planned in CHAP trial aftermath Sep 10, 2022
Pharmacist-Led Hypertension Clinics Able to Lower BP Within Weeks Broader implementation of programs hinges on state policies Sep 09, 2022
Self-Measured BP Struggles to Get Off the Ground During the Pandemic Lessons learned from the implementation of BP telemonitoring Sep 08, 2022
Artificial Pancreas Improves Glycemic Control After Total Pancreatectomy Dutch trial showed more time spent with normal glucose levels versus usual care Sep 08, 2022
Prescribing of Newer Diabetes Drugs Not Up to Snuff in Black Patients? Study among veterans suggests disparities in prescription rates for these type 2 diabetes drugs Sep 06, 2022
New MiniMed Hybrid Closed Loop System Boosts Glucose Control in T1D System was superior to multiple daily injections plus intermittently scanned CGM Sep 02, 2022
Milestone Reached for SGLT2 Inhibitor Aimed at Heart Attack Population Good signals in people with large acute MIs at risk of developing heart failure Aug 30, 2022
How Have Glucagon Costs Changed in Recent Years? Wholesale costs spiked from 2010 to 2020, but out-of-pocket prices remained mostly stable Aug 30, 2022
Transradial Access for Heart Procedures Saves Lives in Most Definitive Study Yet Approach beats coronary access through the thigh Aug 29, 2022
Finally, A Foundational Heart Failure Drug That Works Across the Spectrum of EF SGLT2 inhibitor shines in landmark DELIVER trial Aug 27, 2022
ADVOR Backs Add-On Acetazolamide for Cutting Congestion in Decompensated HF Exclusion of patients on SGLT2 inhibitors was a major trial limitation, expert says Aug 27, 2022
Mass Cardiovascular Testing May Add Years for Some Men Mixed results after the DANCAVAS program from Denmark Aug 27, 2022
Breakfast or Bedtime BP Meds? Timing Doesn't Matter After All TIME study supports taking antihypertensives whenever convenient Aug 26, 2022
No Detrimental Impact on Cognition With Entresto for Heart Failure Cost may be reason for underutilization, rather than concerns about cognition, expert noted Aug 26, 2022
Combining Common Diabetic Nerve Pain Drugs Helped Provide More Relief No specific combination stood out among the crowd Aug 24, 2022
Can Lower Gestational Diabetes Cutoff Improve Outcomes in Kids? About 9% of babies born large for gestational age regardless of the approach to diagnosis Aug 17, 2022
PK Modulator Shows Promise in Thalassemia In small study, mitapivat increased hemoglobin in 80% of non-transfusion-dependent patients Aug 17, 2022
Age-Related Kidney Function Loss Differs Significantly by Gender Age- and sex-adjusted definitions of chronic kidney disease may be necessary, researchers say Aug 17, 2022
CDC: More Clots, Kidney Failure in Kids After COVID Post-COVID symptoms run the gamut for kids and teens Aug 05, 2022
No Worsening Cardiac Dysfunction in Long COVID Other harms likely contribute to dyspnea, HF after COVID-19 hospitalization Aug 05, 2022
Minimally Invasive Bariatric Procedure Effective for Milder Obesity Big weight loss seen in patients with mild and moderate levels of obesity Aug 02, 2022
Heart Disease Will Surge Over the Coming Decades Worsening racial disparities are also projected Aug 01, 2022
Dear Insurers: It's Time to Cover Weight Loss Drugs Universal coverage can increase medication access and improve population health Jul 27, 2022
Doctor Donates Kidney to Patient Transplant nephrologist was perfect match for patient-turned-friend Jul 22, 2022
Fluid Therapy Showdown in Cardiac Surgery Disfavors Albumin Major adverse events not reduced, and some complications increased Jul 19, 2022
Hurricane Aftermath Deadly for Dialysis Patients Emergency planning mitigates risk from storm-related service disruptions Jul 14, 2022
Keto Versus Mediterranean Diet: Which Is Better for Diabetes? Crossover study looked at cardiometabolic outcomes for each popular diet Jul 08, 2022
Bye-Bye, 'Life's Simple 7': AHA Redefines Cardiovascular Health by Adding Sleep New metrics and scoring algorithm for heart health in children and adults Jun 29, 2022
