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Rapamycin enhances CAR-T control of HIV replication and reservoir elimination in vivo

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy shows promise for various diseases. Our studies in humanized mice and nonhuman primates demonstrate that hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) modified with anti-HIV CAR achieve lifelong engraftment, providing functional antiviral CAR-T cells that reduce viral rebound after antiretroviral therapy (ART) withdrawal.

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COVID-19 Infection Increases Risk of Advanced CKD, Long-Term Renal Dysfunction

HCPLive

Study findings suggest COVID-19 is linked to a greater risk of long-term kidney dysfunction and new-onset advanced CKD than influenza.

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Lysyl hydroxylase 2 glucosylates collagen VI to drive lung cancer progression

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

Lysyl hydroxylase 2 (LH2) is highly expressed in multiple tumor types and accelerates disease progression by hydroxylating lysine residues on fibrillar collagen telopeptides to generate stable collagen cross links in tumor stroma. Here, we show that a galactosylhydroxylysyl glucosyltransferase (GGT) domain on LH2-modified type-VI collagen (Col6) to promote lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) growth and metastasis.

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Elucidating the preventive and therapeutic effects of cardiac telocytes paracrine microRNAs on ischemic heart disease

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Telocytes (TCs), a newly identified type of mesenchymal cell since 2010, possess substantial potential in maintaining tissue homeostasis, orchestrating organ development, and facilitating tissue regeneration. Their distribution in blood, the adventitia of blood vessels, and the intima implies a close association with vascular function. Ischemic heart disease (IHD), a significant challenge in cardiovascular disease, is characterized by the occlusion of major vessels, obstruction of collateral cir

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease and the gut microbiome: pathogenic insights and therapeutic innovations

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

Metabolic dysfunctionassociated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a major cause of liver disease worldwide, and our understanding of its pathogenesis continues to evolve. MASLD progresses from steatosis to steatohepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis, and this Review explores how the gut microbiome and their metabolites contribute to MASLD pathogenesis.

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Clinical significance of NT-proBNP as a predictive biomarker of depressive symptoms in cardiac patients

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

IntroductionDepression is a significant comorbidity linked to poor subjective and objective health outcomes in cardiac patients. The paucity of data necessitates further research to elucidate the pathophysiological connection between depression and cardiac diseases in the presence of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP). Therefore, the current systematic review investigated the clinical significance of NT-proBNP as a predictive biomarker in cardiac patients with depressive sympto

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Break the sedentary cycle: National Walking Day can kickstart healthier routines

American Heart News - Heart News

DALLAS, April 1, 2025 Sedentary behavior has become a national health crisis, with 1 in 4 U.S.

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Endothelial MICU1 protects against vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis by inhibiting mitochondrial calcium uptake

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

Mitochondrial dysfunction fuels vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis. Mitochondrial calcium uptake 1 (MICU1) maintains mitochondrial Ca2+ homeostasis. However, the role of MICU1 in vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis remains unknown. Here, we report that endothelial MICU1 prevents vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis by maintaining mitochondrial homeostasis.

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Navigating Treatment in ATTR-CM's New Era, with Ahmad Masri, MD, MS

HCPLive

Ahmad Masri, MD, MS, discusses how new options change the historic approach to the treatment of newly diagnosed ATTR-CM.

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Ablating VHL in rod photoreceptors modulates RPE glycolysis and improves preclinical model of retinitis pigmentosa

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

Neuroretinal degenerations including retinitis pigmentosa (RP) comprise a heterogeneous collection of pathogenic mutations that ultimately result in blindness. Despite recent advances in precision medicine, therapies for rarer mutations are hindered by burdensome developmental costs. To this end, Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) is an attractive therapeutic target to treat RP.

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Q1 and Q2 Psychiatry Updates, with Steve Levine, MD

HCPLive

HCPLive spoke with Levine about what is moving in the psychiatry pipeline and what is to come.

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ACAT1 regulates tertiary lymphoid structures: A target for enhancing immunotherapy in non–small cell lung cancer

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

Nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common type of lung cancer, remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have emerged as a promising therapy for NSCLC but only benefit a subset of patients. In this issue of the JCI, Jiao et al. revealed that acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase 1 (ACAT1) limited the efficacy of ICIs in NSCLC by impeding tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) in the tumor microenvironment (TME).

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Acoramidis, ATTR-CM, & Tafamidis: ATTRibute-CM Insights, with Daniel Judge, MD

HCPLive

Daniel Judge, MD, discusses data from a prespecified analysis of ATTRibute-CM examining the effects of acoramidis with and without concomitant tafamidis use.

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HoxBlinc: a key driver of chromatin dynamics in NUP98 fusion–driven leukemia

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

Nucleoporin 98 (NUP98) fusion oncogenes are known to promote aggressive pediatric leukemia by disrupting chromatin structure and modulating the expression of homeobox (HOX) genes, yet the precise molecular events are unclear. In this issue of the JCI, K. Hamamoto et al. explore the mechanistic underpinnings of NUP98 fusiondriven pediatric leukemia, with a focus on aberrant activation of the Hoxb-associated long, noncoding RNA (lncRNA) HoxBlinc.

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People with heart failure can safely drink fluids without restrictions: Clinical trial challenges common advice

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

People with heart failure are often advised to limit their fluid intake. However, a large study led by Radboud University Medical Center now shows that this practice does not provide any health benefits. Researchers writing in Nature Medicine found that it is safe when patients with heart failure regulate their own fluid intake.

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Clonal haematopoiesis in cardiovascular disease: prognostic role and novel therapeutic target

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 02 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41569-025-01148-9 In this Review, Schuermans and Honigberg highlight the involvement of clonal haematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) in cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis and heart failure, and discuss the emerging role of CHIP as a potential prognostic marker and therapeutic target for these diseases.

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Elevated triglyceride-glucose index is a risk factor for cardiovascular events in adults with type 1 diabetes: a cohort study

Cardiovascular Diabetology

The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is recognized as an indicator of insulin resistance and is linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, its utility in patients with Ty.

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NYC, Baltimore research scientists receive grants to study cardiovascular/diabetes connection

American Heart News - Heart News

DALLAS, April 1, 2025 A New York City-based physician scientist who explores ways to improve health by looking at the ways in which cells and molecules impact disease and an epidemiologist from Baltimore who has devoted her career to identifying ways.

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Association of Lp(a) With Stroke and Cerebral Injury on MRI: Insights From the HCHS/SOL (Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos) and Investigation of Neurocognitive Aging MRI (SOL-INCA MRI)

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Lp(a) (lipoprotein[a]) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease; however, its association with cerebrovascular disease is not as well established.METHODS:Data from a population-based cohort of Hispanics/Latinos included 16 333 individuals with baseline Lp(a) levels (nmol/L) and self-reported prevalent stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).

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Intravascular imaging can improve outcomes for complex stenting procedures in calcified coronary arteries

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Using intravascular imaging (IVI) to guide stent implantation during complex stenting procedures is safer and more effective for patients with severely calcified coronary artery disease than conventional angiography, the more commonly used technique.

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An Update on Sudden Cardiac Arrests in Marathon Runners

NEJM Journal Watch - Cardiology

The incidence of sudden cardiac arrest during races has remained stable, but postarrest survival has improved substantially.

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AI eye scans could help doctors identify heart disease and stroke risk

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

A new study has for the first time tested the use of an artificial intelligencepowered eye scan in general practice clinics to screen patients for cardiovascular disease.

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Systemic Inflammatory Response Index Predicts Macular Degeneration

HCPLive

Research presents a correlation between the index and age-related macular degeneration and suggests a causal relationship.

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A Study of Solbinsiran in Participants With Mixed Dyslipidemia

American College of Cardiology

The goal of the phase 2 PROLONG-ANG3 trial was to assess the durability and efficacy of different doses of solbinsiran in reducing concentrations of atherogenic lipoproteins in adults with mixed dyslipidemia. Mixed dyslipidemia is characterized by elevated concentrations of circulating triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol [LDL-C]).

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Pulmonology Month in Review: March 2025

HCPLive

This March 2025 month in review covers key pulmonology updates, including new findings on pulmonary function tests and expert insights from the AAAAI/WAO Joint Congress.

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Sotatercept Helps the Sickest Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Adding sotatercept (Winrevair) to the treatment regimen for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in high-risk patients helped delay serious outcomes in the ZENITH trial. Among 172 patients, the drug reduced the.

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Family History Plays Significant Role in Severity of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

HCPLive

These data highlight the susceptibility loci shared between HS and other inflammatory diseases among those with this condition.

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Tunnelling nanotube-like structures facilitate cell–cell communication during heart development

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 02 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41569-025-01151-0 A new study reports the presence of tunnelling nanotube-like structures in mouse embryonic hearts that have a crucial role in facilitating long-distance cellcell communication during early heart morphogenesis.

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Aquestive’s Anaphylm for Severe Allergic Reactions Shows Promise in Children

HCPLive

Aquestives Anaphylm study showed positive pharmacokinetic results in children and adolescents, supporting its FDA submission.

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Study identifies key heart marker predicting ischemic stroke and dementia

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

A research team from the University of Minnesota Medical School has identified a strong predictor of ischemic stroke and dementia, a discovery that could lead to improved patient outcomes. The findings were recently published in Stroke.

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Dermatology Month in Review: March 2025

HCPLive

In this review of March 2025 in dermatology news, we highlight a variety of notable stories covered in the field regarding pipeline news and recent data.

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Observation of bronchial anatomy and variation of the middle lobe of the right lung based on three-dimensional reconstruction of lung CT

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

To explore the anatomical types and variations of lung segments and subsegment bronchi based on CT 3D reconstruction technology, and to provide anatomical theoretical support for thoracic surgeons in terms of.

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Sotatercept Lowers Risk of Major PAH Outcomes in Phase 3 ZENITH Trial

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Patients with PAH saw a 76% reduction in the composite of morbidity and mortality outcomes with sotatercept treatment.

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A rare case of right atrial perforation and pericardial tamponade following leakage of bone cement

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Percutaneous vertebroplasty is commonly used to treats vertebral fractures, tumors, and osteolytic vertebral metastases. However, cement leakage during the procedure can lead to severe complications, including.

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Relationship between hemoglobin glycation index and myocardial mechano-energetic efficiency in non-diabetic individual

Cardiovascular Diabetology

The hemoglobin glycation index (HGI) has been linked to cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients. However, it remains unclear whether an elevated HGI similarly affects the cardiovascular system in individu.

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LncRNA FAM66C predicts poor prognosis in patients with lung adenocarcinoma and regulates cell proliferation and metastasis via miR-339-3p

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

As one of the tumors with the highest fatality rates in the world, LUAD has a high risk of concealment, recurrence, and metastasis, which has turned into a significant issue in the medical community. To find p.