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Better Diet, Better Brains

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Healthier diet and lower waist-to-hip ratio throughout midlife were associated with better brain and cognitive health in older age, longitudinal data from the Whitehall II cohort study in England showed. A better midlife diet.

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Food insecurity today, heart disease tomorrow?

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Struggling to afford food today could mean heart problems tomorrow. Young adults experiencing food insecurity have a 41% greater risk of developing heart disease in midlife, even after accounting for demographic and socioeconomic factors, according to a new study. Food insecurity -- struggling to get enough nutritious food to stay healthy -- affects one in eight households in the U.S. each year.

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Calcium channel inhibition promotes cardiac regeneration, offering hope for heart failure treatment

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Researchers report a discovery in cardiac regeneration that offers new hope for the treatment of ischemic heart failure. Published in npj Regenerative Medicine, the study reveals a novel approach to promoting cardiomyocyte proliferation. The researchers are from the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Brisbane, Australia, and collaborating institutions.

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Huge Diet Study: More Butter, More Problems

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- A large-scale longevity study suggested that more butter is bad, more plant oils are good -- and substituting plant-based oils for butter translated into better survival over several decades. After 33 years of follow-up, deaths.

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Walking, moving more may lower risk of cardiovascular death for women with cancer history

American Heart News - Heart News

Research Highlights: Increased physical activity including taking more daily steps was linked to a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease among postmenopausal women with a history of cancer. The study found that engaging in one hour per day.

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Breakthrough cardiac regeneration research offers hope for the treatment of ischemic heart failure

Science Daily - Heart Disease

The discovery of a novel approach to promote cardiomyocyte proliferation offers new hope for the treatment of ischemic heart failure.

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Investigating Pollution Sources and Asthma Morbidity in Communities of Color, with Sarah Chambliss, PhD

HCPLive

Chambliss and colleagues found a 1% increase in asthma-related emergency department visits per unit of distance to semiconductor fabrication plants.

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Long-Term Use of NSAIDs Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

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(MedPage Today) -- Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) was tied to a decreased risk of dementia, data from the prospective Rotterdam Study showed. Over an average follow-up of 14.5 years, use of NSAIDs for 24 months.

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Heart & stroke risks vary among Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander adults

American Heart News - Heart News

Research Highlights: The prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors varies greatly among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations, according to an analysis of electronic health records for more than.

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Breakthrough cardiac regeneration research offers hope for the treatment of ischemic heart failure

Science Daily - Heart Disease

The discovery of a novel approach to promote cardiomyocyte proliferation offers new hope for the treatment of ischemic heart failure.

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Advocate Children's establishes heart transplant program

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

"Discover Advocate Children's Hospital's new pediatric heart transplant program led by top doctors and certified by UNOS, in partnership with other top hospital

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Study the US finds growing heart disease gap linked to wealth, education

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

A study published in The Lancet Regional HealthAmericas highlights a growing divide in cardiovascular health in the U.S., showing that wealth and education play a significant role in heart disease risk.

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Insomnia, lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure in teens

American Heart News - Heart News

Research Highlights: Teenagers who slept less than 7.7 hours in a sleep lab were observed to be almost three times more likely to have elevated blood pressure than well-rested peers. Those who reported insomnia and slept less than 7.7 hours in a.

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New Data on Hair Regrowth in Severe Alopecia Areata Using Baricitinib, with Brittany Craiglow, MD

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In this interview at AAD 2025, Craiglow speaks on her teams late-breaking findings on baricitinib among adolescents with severe alopecia areata.

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Study provides greater reassurance for people at risk of inherited heart disease

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

If you've lost a family member prematurely to heart disease, greater reassurance about your risk of suffering the same fate is critical. That's why a high-powered randomized controlled study led by the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute that followed patients over three years has confirmed how we can better manage people who sit in the precarious intermediate risk zone, where they can often be overlooked.

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High Genetic Testing Yield for Heart Disease Might Take a Local Touch

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Genetic testing for hereditary arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy in an area with known founder effects on local genetic variants had a high yield in identification of pathogenic variants by taking into account the local population.

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Chest pain and computer ‘normal’ ECG. Wait for troponin? And what is the reference standard for ECG diagnosis? Cardiologist or outcome?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Written by Jesse McLaren A 50 year old presented to triage with one hour of chest pain, and the following ECG labeled normal by the computer (GE Marquette SL) algorithm. What do you think? Theres normal sinus rhythm, first degree AV block, early R wave, normal voltages. Theres hyperacute T waves in I/aVL with reciprocal inferior ST depression, diagnostic of high lateral occlusion MI.

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Future Initiatives by the Skin of Color Society in Dermatology, with Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc

HCPLive

This interview at the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) Scientific Symposium features Elbuluk describing her plans as newly-elected president of SOCS.

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How Dr. Nicolas Zea’s Passion for Adventure Fuels His Work in the OR

CTVS

As one of our board certified vascular surgeons, Dr. Nicolas Zea performs a variety of complex procedures, and his dedication to patient care and service is exceptional. What you might not know about him is that he is also an avid adventurer, running ultra marathons and traveling far and wide to embark on trail run excursions and mountain climbing expeditions.

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Researchers explore link between ultra-processed foods and heart disease

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

From hot dogs and potato chips to chicken nuggets and sugary sodas, Americans are eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) than ever. Researchers estimate that up to 70% of the U.S. diet is composed of foods that are ultra-processedmeaning an excess number of substances have been added during manufacturing to help them taste better, look better, and last longer.

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Patent Foramen Ovale Closure in Patients With and Without Nickel Hypersensitivity: A Randomized Trial

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. Background:Nickel-containing devices, such as the Amplatzer PFO Occluder and Gore Cardioform Septal Occluder (GSO), are used for transcatheter patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure. However, the impact of nickel hypersensitivity on post-procedural outcomes remains poorly understood. This study aimed to evaluate the risk of adverse events, in patients with nickel hypersensitivity undergoing PFO closure.Methods:Our study was a prospective, do

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New Study to Examine Hypercortisolism in Resistant Hypertension

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tim.hodson Tue, 03/11/2025 - 11:19 Mar. 10, 2025-- Corcept Therapeutics Inc., a commercial-stage company engaged in the discovery and development of medications to treat severe endocrinologic, oncologic, metabolic and neurologic disorders by modulating the effects of the hormone cortisol, recently announced the initiation of Momentum, a clinical trial examining the prevalence of endogenous hypercortisolism (Cushings syndrome) in patients with resistant hypertension.

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Novel Kidney Transplant Evaluation Program Linked to Greater Odds of Waitlisting

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The Kidney Transplant Fast Track evaluation approach was associated with a higher likelihood of waitlisting and fewer disparities by race or ethnicity.

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Updated CKD Guidelines Promote Cystatin C, Risk Equations, and SGLT2 Inhibitors

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Use of cystatin C and SGLT2 inhibitors were highlighted in the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) organization's updated clinical practice guideline. In a synopsis of the recently published guideline -- serving.

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Insomnia and lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure in teens

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Teenagers who do not get the recommended amount of sleep may be at an increased risk for high blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2025. The meeting is being held in New Orleans, March 69, 2025, and features the latest science on population-based health and wellness and implications for lifestyle.

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New Recommendations for Lipid Management in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes

NEJM Journal Watch - Cardiology

A new guideline recommends aggressive lipid reduction with new optional targets to levels lower than previously endorsed.

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Strong Dose-Response Relationship Between Smoking, Subclinical CVD Markers

American College of Cardiology

According to a new study published in JACC, there is a strong dose-response relationship between cigarette smoking and three different domains of subclinical cardiovascular markers: inflammation, thrombosis and subclinical atherosclerosis.

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Pregnancy Vaccine Receipt Linked to Greater Odds of Neonatal HBV Vaccination

HCPLive

Maternal vaccination during pregnancy with the Tdap or seasonal influenza vaccine was associated with greater odds of newborn receipt of the HepB vaccine.

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Albuminuria in Cardiovascular, Kidney, and Metabolic Disorders: A State-of-the-Art Review

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 151, Issue 10 , Page 716-732, March 11, 2025. Albuminuriaincreased urine albumin excretionis associated with cardiovascular mortality among patients with diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, or heart failure, as well as among adults with few cardiovascular risk factors. Many authors have hypothesized that albuminuria reflects widespread endothelial dysfunction, but additional work is needed to uncover whether albuminuria is directly pathologic or causative of cardi

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Chronic stress boosts stroke risk in young women, research finds

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Moderate stress increases risk of stroke by 78% in women but not in men, researchers reported in the journal Neurology.

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Women with PVD often underdiagnosed & undertreated, highlighting need for more research

American Heart News - Heart News

Statement Highlights: Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)a condition affecting arteries, veins and the lymphatic systems throughout the bodyhas significant differences in incidence, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes in women vs. men.

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Meet the Jefferson Health executive unifying cardiovascular care

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

In January, Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health appointed Joseph Bavaria, MD, as executive director of the Bruce & Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular Institute. He was also named chair of the department of cardiac surgery at Thomas Jefferson University's Sidney Kimmel Medical College, also in Philadelphia.

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Crisis Point: Curbing the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemic

HCPLive

In part 2 of this episode of Crisis Point, 3 nephrology experts and a patient advocate discuss strategies to address the CKD crisis.

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Pregnancy Metal Mixtures and Blood Pressure and Hypertension in Mid-Life: A Prospective U.S. Cohort Study

Hypertension Journal

Hypertension, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:The long-term associations between metal mixtures in pregnancy and womens mid-life blood pressure (BP) and hypertension remain unclear.METHODS:In Project Viva (enrolled 19992002), we measured nonessential (arsenic, barium, cadmium, cesium, mercury, lead) and essential metals (copper, magnesium, manganese, selenium, zinc) in red blood cells, along with folate and vitamin B12 in plasma, collected during pregnancy.

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What do we mean by “brain health” and why should you care about it?

American Heart News - Stroke News

Highlights: The likelihood of cognitive decline and other health conditions impacting the brain increases with age so, as medical advances and other factors help the worlds population live longer, the prevalence of brain disease, including dementia,

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ACCEL Lite: How Low and How Fast Should We Go with LDL Cholesterol?

American College of Cardiology

In this interview, Drs. Douglas Weaver and Kausik Ray delve into the importance of individualized cholesterol management. They discuss the latest research, the benefits of aggressive LDL reduction, and how tailoring treatment plans can help optimize heart health while minimizing risks.

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Blood Clot Prevention in Fracture Patients: No Difference for Aspirin vs LMWH

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- SAN DIEGO -- For patients with traumatic bone fractures, there was no difference between oral aspirin and low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) injections as a bleeding prevention strategy, a subpopulation analysis of the randomized.