Med Page Today
JULY 31, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- PHILADELPHIA -- Eating two servings of processed red meat a week over decades raised the odds of subsequent dementia, a prospective study of 130,000 healthcare professionals showed. Over up to 43 years of follow-up, participants.
HCPLive
JULY 31, 2024
Trust in physicians and hospitals dropped from over 70% in 2020 to under 50% in 2024, with declines seen across all demographics, a new survey shows.
Med Page Today
JULY 31, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- PHILADELPHIA -- The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care has raised the number of modifiable risk factors definitively linked to cognitive loss to 14, based on research conducted since its last update.
American Heart News - Heart News
JULY 31, 2024
Research Highlights: In this study, people hospitalized with heart disease, stroke or other cardiovascular diseases were 83% more likely to be diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, such as anxiety and depression, and had a higher risk of suicide.
HCPLive
JULY 31, 2024
A new study found using e-cigarettes with partial nicotine reduction was linked to greater puffing time, puff duration, and total inhaled volume than 5% nicotine concentration.
DAIC
JULY 31, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/31/2024 - 06:00 July 31, 2024 — A novel study co-authored by a heart failure cardiologist at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute, demonstrates the effectiveness of a newly developed scoring system in identifying patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). The study, “ An Evidence-Based Screening Tool for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: The HFpEF-ABA Score ," was published in the July 12 issue of Natur
Science Daily - Heart Disease
JULY 31, 2024
Having high blood pressure, specifically high diastolic blood pressure, was linked to a slightly higher odds of ever having migraine in female participants, according to a new study. Diastolic pressure is when the heart is resting between beats. However, the study did not find an increased risk between other cardiovascular risk factors and migraine.
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DAIC
JULY 31, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/31/2024 - 07:00 July 31, 2024 — BioCardia, Inc. , a developer of cellular and cell-derived therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, reported it has submitted a 510(k) for approval of its patented Morph DNA Steerable Introducer Sheath. This product family is intended to provide a pathway through which medical instruments, such as balloon dilatation catheters, guidewires, or other therapeutic devices, may be introduced into the peripheral
HCPLive
JULY 31, 2024
This designation was based on the ORCA-V1 trial’s phase 2 findings indicating that cytisinicline more than doubled patients’ odds of e-cigarette cessation versus placebo.
DAIC
JULY 31, 2024
The American College of Cardiology has released a workbook on remote patient management (RPM), which aims to guide CV care professionals on definitions, clinical uses, benefits and limitations. Image courtesy: ACC christine.book Wed, 07/31/2024 - 13:18 July 31, 2024 — The American College of Cardiology ( ACC ) has announced its release of the ACC Remote Patient Management (RPM) Workbook , available at ACC.org/RPM , which provides guidance to the cardiovascular care team on definitions, types, cl
HCPLive
JULY 31, 2024
Patients with inflammatory arthritis experiencing “long COVID” reported significantly worse disease activity.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
JULY 31, 2024
Recently published research shows a medical device may be beneficial for patients who have previously had a stroke and are planning to undergo a transcatheter aortic valve replacement, a type of heart valve operation.
HCPLive
JULY 31, 2024
Findings support the safety and efficacy of using HBsAg-positive donor kidneys in HBsAg-negative recipients, noting a lack of impact on posttransplant outcomes.
American College of Cardiology
JULY 31, 2024
Protocols, best practices and practical insights to help clinicians successfully navigate remote patient management (RPM) are the focus of a new workbook released by the ACC Innovation Program.
HCPLive
JULY 31, 2024
New research found high diastolic blood pressure is linked to greater odds of a female having a migraine. The study found no other associations between migraines and other CVD factors.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career
JULY 31, 2024
Blog Early Career Participation in STS Workforces KCummings Wed, 07/31/2024 - 12:02 All Members Resident / Fellow The STS oversees numerous workforces and councils with various focuses ranging from cardiothoracic clinical practice to databases to education to surgeon wellness. Participation and productivity of these groups are a foundational mechanism for the STS to improve the lives of patients living with cardiothoracic diseases through leadership, professionalism, innovation, collaboration, d
HCPLive
JULY 31, 2024
A teleretinal screening program improved the awareness of sickle cell retinopathy and motivated patients to visit an eye care provider.
CardiacWire
JULY 31, 2024
Topline results are in from NewAmsterdam Pharma’s BROOKLYN study , showing that obicetrapib safely and effectively reduces LDL cholesterol in patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) who can’t be effectively treated by current cholesterol drugs. Obicetrapib is an once-daily oral medication that inhibits the CETP protein to reduce LDL-C levels and potentially decrease cardiovascular risks.
HCPLive
JULY 31, 2024
Results showed significant reductions in mean HbA1c, fasting glucose, and insulin resistance in patients with chronic HCV infection and type 2 diabetes who achieved SVR with DAAs.
American College of Cardiology
JULY 31, 2024
Multi-faceted health equity interventions and scalable real-world interventions are key to promoting and achieving equitable cardiovascular care for all, according to an action plan developed by the ACC Board of Trustees (BOT) Health Equity Task Force.
HCPLive
JULY 31, 2024
In this Lungcast segment, Bludorn speaks on commonly-seen heat-related illnesses amid a changing climate as well as how to screen for related risks.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Adult Cardiac
JULY 31, 2024
The STS Workforce on Evidenced-Based Surgery and its Task Force on Congenital Heart Surgery formed a panel of congenital cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, and intensivists to provide guidelines to specialists who manage isolated coarctation in neonates and infants.
HCPLive
JULY 31, 2024
Test your knowledge of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) treatment recommendations from the 2021 ACR guideline on JIA with this quiz.
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
JULY 31, 2024
Postoperative delirium (POD), an acute and variable disturbance in cognitive function, is an intricate and elusive phenomenon that occurs after cardiac surgery. Despite progress in surgical techniques and peri.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JULY 31, 2024
Recent clinical trials demonstrated that proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors reduce cardiovascular events without affecting systemic inflammation in the patients with coronary artery disease, as determined by high sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. However, its pro-inflammatory effects in cardiovascular disease in humans and experimental animals beyond the traditional cholesterol receptor-dependent lipid metabolism have also called attention of the scientific co
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
JULY 31, 2024
Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) has garnered significant attention for its potential benefits, including decreased surgical trauma, accelerated recovery, and improved aesthetic outcomes. This case se.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JULY 31, 2024
Atrial fibrillation (AF) represents the most common cardiac arrhythmia with significant morbidity and mortality implications. It is a common cause of hospital admissions, significantly impacts quality of life, increases morbidity and decreases life expectancy. Despite advancements in treatment options, prevalence of AF remains exceptionally high. AF is a challenging disease to manage, not just clinically but also financially.
HCPLive
JULY 31, 2024
Plaque psoriasis experts explore recent advancements in treatment options, patient experiences, and the potential of novel oral systemic therapies to reduce the burden of this prevalent chronic condition.
MIBHS
JULY 31, 2024
While occasional stress is a normal part of life, chronic, unmanaged stress can take a serious toll on your cardiovascular system over time. Stress isn’t just an emotional state – it triggers a cascade of physical reactions that can put significant strain on your heart and blood vessels. Here are some of the major ways in which chronic stress negatively impacts cardiovascular health: High Blood Pressure When you experience stress, your body releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, w
HCPLive
JULY 31, 2024
A key opinion leader delivers a comprehensive overview of fibromyalgia, highlighting its primary symptoms and distinguishing features from other chronic pain conditions.
American College of Cardiology
JULY 31, 2024
Work, practice, expense and liability relative value units are updated annually through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) rulemaking. In response to the release of the proposed 2025 Medicare PFS on July 10, the ACC has developed the 2025 Medicare PFS Proposed Rule Calculator to allow clinicians and practice managers to estimate the potential impact of changes to practices.
HCPLive
JULY 31, 2024
The acellular tissue engineered vessel met co-primary endpoints for function and patency at 6 and 12 months compared to autogenous fistula in patients on hemodialysis.
American College of Cardiology
JULY 31, 2024
Does pharmacist-led oral anticoagulation (OAC) prescribing increase the delivery of stroke risk reduction therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF)?
HCPLive
JULY 31, 2024
This interview segment involved a discussion with Gooderham regarding the implications of recent clinical trial findings for patients with scalp and body psoriasis.
American College of Cardiology
JULY 31, 2024
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at a prospective multicenter cohort study that examined early and late aortic-related mortality and rupture after fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.
HCPLive
JULY 31, 2024
Experts discuss strategies for making dry eye care an appealing practice option for optometry students and supporting their success in this specialized field.
HeartRhythm
JULY 31, 2024
We thank Stöllberger and colleagues for their thought-provoking comments. The association of baseline heart failure (HF) and both mean left atrial pressure (mLAP) and 45-day peridevice leak (PDL) after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) were evaluated in the univariable models. Neither variable met the multivariable models’ retention criteria outlined in the methods1.
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