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Semaglutide May Be Linked to Condition That Causes Blindness

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Use of the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) may be linked with an increased risk of the second most common form of optic neuropathy, a retrospective study suggested. Over a mean follow-up of nearly 3 years.

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Study: Private Equity Acquisitions in Cardiology on the Rise

DAIC

Getty Images mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/03/2024 - 10:33 July 3, 2024 — Over the past decade, 342 cardiology clinics have been acquired by private equity firms, with over 94% of those occurring between 2021 and 2023, according to a study published in JACC , the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology , and presented at the AcademyHealth 2024 Annual Research Meeting in Baltimore.

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Midlife Cognition Tied to Inflammation Years Earlier

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Inflammation in young adulthood was associated with midlife cognitive outcomes, data from the CARDIA study showed. Compared with lower stable levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), consistently higher CRP levels over 18 years led.

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Cedars-Sinai Cardiologist Leads the American Society of Transplantation

DAIC

Jon Kobashigawa, MD, of the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai, is an expert in heart transplantation, heart failure, and other complex cardiac conditions. Photo by Cedars-Sinai. mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/03/2024 - 10:25 July 3, 2024 — Jon Kobashigawa, MD , director of the Heart Transplant Program in the Department of Cardiology in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai, has assumed the top volunteer leadership position of the American Society of Transplantation.

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Deep machine-learning speeds assessment of fruit fly heart aging and disease, a model for human disease

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Drosophila -- known as fruit flies -- are a valuable model for human heart pathophysiology, including cardiac aging and cardiomyopathy. However, a choke point in evaluating fruit fly hearts is the need for human intervention to measure the heart at moments of its largest expansion or its greatest contraction to calculate cardiac dynamics. Researchers now show a way to significantly cut the time needed for that analysis while utilizing more of the heart region, using deep learning and high-speed

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Ophthalmology Month in Review: June 2024

HCPLive

Our June 2024 month-in-review includes the latest pipeline news, the impact of vision issues on public health, and expert-led insight on the latest in ophthalmology.

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Home test reveals the risk of heart attack in five minutes

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Researchers have created a questionnaire test for home use that quickly identifies high risk of heart attack. A study shows that it has the same level of accuracy as blood tests and blood pressure measurements.

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Researchers develop low volume resuscitant for prehospital treatment of severe hemorrhagic shock

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Extensive blood loss after injuries is life-threatening and must be counteracted as fast as possible. Relatively small volume injections of solutions of a novel star-shaped polymer could compensate for the loss of fluid without disrupting coagulation, according to a new study published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition. This makes it particularly interesting for preclinical treatment of hemorrhagic shock.

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Diabetes Dialogue: ADA 2024 Diabetes Technology Recap

HCPLive

In this episode, hosts recaps their picks for top diabetes technology-related updates from ADA 2024, including news from Omnipod, MiniMed 780G, and the Tandem mobi.

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Deep machine-learning speeds assessment of fruit fly heart aging and disease, a model for human disease

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Drosophila—commonly known as fruit flies—are a valuable model for human heart pathophysiology, including cardiac aging and cardiomyopathy. However, a choke point in evaluating fruit fly hearts is the need for human intervention to measure the heart at moments of its largest expansion or its greatest contraction, measurements that allow calculations of cardiac dynamics.

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Protein glycation products associate with progression of kidney disease and incident cardiovascular events in individuals with type 1 diabetes

Cardiovascular Diabetology

Despite improved glycemic treatment, the impact of glycation on pathological consequences may persist and contribute to adverse clinical outcomes in diabetes. In the present study we.

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Study of 1,800 first-time moms shows protein screening ineffective for hypertension prediction

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Results from a large stud show that protein analyses taken during the first trimester of pregnancy did not improve predictions for identifying people at risk for experiencing conditions related to having high blood pressure during pregnancy.

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Boadie Dunlop, MD, Reacts to the FDA Advisory Committee Meeting Vote on Lykos’ MDMA

HCPLive

Dunlop provided his opinions on the committee’s comments regarding functional unblinding and cardiovascular implicative risks when it comes to studying MDMA.

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Home test reveals the risk of heart attack in five minutes

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Swedish researchers have created a questionnaire test for home use that quickly identifies high risk of heart attack. A study shows that it has the same level of accuracy as blood tests and blood pressure measurements.

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Study Highlights Patient, Caregiver Burden in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis in Japan

HCPLive

This analysis explores the burden level in pediatric and adolescent eczema patients within Japan, highlighting associated burden on caregivers/families and other factors.

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Experts discuss new screening tool developed for lipoprotein(a) detection

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Many patients receive a standardized lipid panel as part of a yearly physical that includes testing of their "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein) and "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein). However, most people are unfamiliar with another type of cholesterol, lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a). This type of lipoprotein is not included in the standard lipid panel but is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

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NYU Langone acquires Florida heart practice

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

NYU Langone Health expands into Palm Beach County with acquisition of Florida Cardiology Group, now renamed NYU Langone Cardiology Associates-Atlantis/Lake Wort

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HCPLive Five at ADA 2024

HCPLive

Counting down the most impactful news at major medical meetings, it’s the HCPLive Five! This episode focuses on 5 updates from the 84th American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions.

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Associations of metabolic changes and polygenic risk scores with cardiovascular outcomes and all-cause mortality across BMI categories: a prospective cohort study

Cardiovascular Diabetology

Associations between metabolic status and metabolic changes with the risk of cardiovascular outcomes have been reported. However, the role of genetic susceptibility underlying these associations remains unexpl.

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Hepatology Month in Review: June 2024

HCPLive

This June 2024 month in review highlights hepatic pipeline developments, new MASH therapeutics on the road to FDA approval, and the latest installment of Qazi Corner.

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First initiation of mobilization out of bed after cardiac surgery – an observational cross-sectional study in Sweden

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiac surgery is associated with a period of postoperative bed rest. Although early mobilization is a vital component of postoperative care, for preventing complications and enhancing physical recovery, ther.

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Association between triglyceride-glucose related indices and mortality among individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

Cardiovascular Diabetology

The prognostic value of triglyceride-glucose (TyG) related indices in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is still unclear. This study.

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Study Suggests Allergy Provider Assessments of Psychological Distress Necessary

HCPLive

These data highlight the results of an international sample of adult patients with allergies to certain food products and caregivers of children with food allergies.

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Lp(a) and LDL-C or apoB–Related Coronary Risk

American College of Cardiology

How do low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)-C] levels compare in their association with incident coronary heart disease (CHD) in a general population?

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Shai Efrati, MD: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as a Promising Treatment for Fibromyalgia

HCPLive

Shai Efrati, MD, explains how his research aims to address the root cause of fibromyalgia: damaged brain tissue.

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Heparin-Based Obstetric Thromboprophylaxis Protocol

American College of Cardiology

What are the outcomes associated with a more selective versus standard risk-stratified approach to a heparin-based obstetric thromboprophylaxis protocol?

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Aggravating effect of abnormal low-density protein cholesterol level on coronary atherosclerotic plaque in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients assessed by coronary computed tomography angiography

Cardiovascular Diabetology

The abnormal low-density protein cholesterol (LDL-C) level in the development of atherosclerosis is often comorbid in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM). This study aimed to investigate the aggrav.

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David Gozal, MD: Heterogeneity Poses Challenges to Diagnose Pediatric OSA

HCPLive

Gozal told HCPLive about the issue of the classic approach when diagnosing children with OSA.

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Performance of the Quadripolar CRT-D system: 5-Year Results from the Quadripolar Pacing Post Approval Study

HeartRhythm

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is associated with challenges such as elevated capture thresholds, diaphragmatic stimulation, and lead instability.

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Heart health is dependent on knowledge: Global study reveals what information cardiac patients need to thrive

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

A new study sheds light on the critical role of patient education in managing cardiovascular diseases. Researchers examined the information needs of over 1,600 heart patients from diverse regions, revealing significant insights into the challenges faced by individuals dealing with heart-related issues.

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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Alert in Dextrocardia with Transposition of the Great Arteries

HeartRhythm

A 50-year-old woman with dextrocardia and D-transposition of the great arteries presented with a “RV defib lead impedance” remote-monitoring alert from her implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). In 1973 she underwent a Mustard operation, switching atrial blood flow using a baffle, which was complicated by complete heart block. An epicardial pacemaker was implanted.

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Thriving with Arthritis: Health Insights from Diana Girnita, MD, PhD

HCPLive

Diana Girnita, MD, PhD, highlights the crucial role of patient education, the integration of traditional and integrative medicine, and the importance of reliable information for improving health outcomes in chronic conditions.

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Durvalumab supplementation for non-small-cell lung cancer: a meta-analysis study

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Durvalumab supplementation may have some potential in improving the efficacy in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and this meta-analysis aims to explore the impact of durvalumab supplementation.

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Advice for Clinicians Managing Asthma

HCPLive

The panel offers their final recommendations for physicians managing patients with asthma.

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Different antithrombotic strategies after coronary artery bypass grafting to prevent adverse events: a retrospective analysis

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is associated with antithrombotic therapy in terms of postoperative adverse events; however, it is still unknown whether the early use of such drugs after CABG is safe an.

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Inpatients Less Likely to Receive Linkage to Hepatitis C Care in Emergency Departments

HCPLive

Emergency department admissions were linked to not receiving hepatitis C care among hospitalized patients who inject drugs or are living with hepatitis C.

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Risk Factors, Use of Revascularization, and Outcomes in Young Adults with STEMI

The American Journal of Cardiology

Publication date: Available online 2 July 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Sara J. King, Rajiv Patel, Sameer Arora, George A.