ECG Cases
MAY 28, 2024
Once the diagnosis of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) has been made, our job is not done. Mortality in SAH patients can be up to 30% even without neurological deficit. Paying attention to the time-sensitive details of ED management of SAH patients can have a significant impact on their outcome. In this second part of our 2-part podcast series on subarachnoid hemorrhage with Dr.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
MAY 28, 2024
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men, and being a father may put men at an even greater risk of poor heart health later in life, reports a new study. The study of 2,814 men between the ages of 45 and 84 found cardiovascular health in older age was worse for fathers compared to non-fathers. Study participants' heart health was rated based on their diet, physical activity, smoking habits, weight, blood pressure, and level of lipids and glucose in their blood.
Med Page Today
MAY 28, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Whether fish oil supplements hurt or help may depend on the person's existing cardiovascular health. (BMJ Medicine) Statins were consistently associated with reduced cardiovascular risks for those older than 85 without excess.
DAIC
MAY 28, 2024
milla1cf Tue, 05/28/2024 - 07:00 May 28, 2024 — Yoga focused on breathing, meditation, and relaxation is linked with symptom improvement in patients with heart failure, according to research presented at Heart Failure 2024 , a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). 1 “Patients who practiced yoga on top of taking their medications felt better, were able to do more, and had stronger hearts than those who only took drugs for their heart failure,” said study author Dr.
HCPLive
MAY 28, 2024
As the severity of rheumatoid arthritis disease activity increases, so does the prevalence of depression, a new study found.
ECG Cases
MAY 28, 2024
Dr. Howard Ovens reflects on the role of leader in the EM in this 2nd part of a 2-part Waiting to Be Seen blog series on EM leadership. He touches on mentoring, being committed, aligning with patients' interests, being a role model and a few quick takes on some controversial issues in EM. The post WTBS 30 Lessons on Emergency Medicine Leadership: The Role of The Leader appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.
HCPLive
MAY 28, 2024
Benjamin J. Smith, DMSc, PA-C, discusses the importance of defining comorbidities in diagnosing PsA, as well as prescribing biologics.
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HCPLive
MAY 28, 2024
Ji Hyun “CJ” Chun, MPAS, PA-C, BC-ADM, explains how the adoption of 5 new diabetes subtypes may foster precision care.
Science Daily - Stroke
MAY 28, 2024
An international research group succeeded in identifying the probable origin of stuttering in the brain.
HCPLive
MAY 28, 2024
Bonder explains key therapeutic targets in primary biliary cholangitis and why combination obeticholic acid and bezafibrate may be a promising option.
Cardiovascular Diabetology
MAY 28, 2024
People with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are at elevated risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) including stroke, yet existing real-world evidence (RWE) on the clinical and economic burden of stroke in this population.
HCPLive
MAY 28, 2024
The FDA approved eculizumab-aeeb (Bkemv) as an interchangeable biosimilar to eculizumab (Soliris) for treating PNH and aHUS, marking the agency’s 53rd biosimilar approval.
Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
MAY 28, 2024
Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, president of Mount Sinai Heart and physician-in-chief of the Mount Sinai Hospital, was honored with the World Heart Federation's Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024.
The New England Journal of Medicine
MAY 28, 2024
This phase 2b trial of a short interfering RNA that targets ANGPTL3 showed substantive dose-dependent lowering of triglyceride levels.
HCPLive
MAY 28, 2024
After initiating treatment with ixekizumab, tender and swollen joint counts, pain, fatigue, and body surface area affected by psoriasis were significantly improved.
Cardiovascular Diabetology
MAY 28, 2024
Left ventricular global longitudinal strain (GLS) holds greater diagnostic and prognostic value than left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in the heart failure (HF) patients. The triglyceride-glucose (TyG).
HCPLive
MAY 28, 2024
Phase 2b study results show that investigational plozasiran significantly reduced triglyceride-rich lipoproteins in patients with mixed hyperlipidemia.
Cardiovascular Diabetology
MAY 28, 2024
Triglyceride and glucose (TyG) index, a surrogate marker of insulin resistance, has been validated as a predictor of cardiovascular disease. However, effects of TyG-related indices combined with obesity marker.
HCPLive
MAY 28, 2024
Lembo describes the potential of a multi-species synbiotic for the treatment of IBS based on findings from an exploratory study he presented at DDW.
Cardiovascular Diabetology
MAY 28, 2024
Vascular calcification (VC) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Recently, ferroptosis has been recognised as a novel therapeutic target for cardiovascular diseases. Although an associati.
Nature Reviews - Cardiology
MAY 28, 2024
Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 29 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01043-9 Poscablo and colleagues identify a distinct haematopoietic platelet differentiation pathway that is enriched in ageing mice, which results in platelets that are hyper-reactive compared with canonical platelet populations.
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
MAY 28, 2024
Quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the presence of four cusps instead of the usual three. It is estimated to occur in less than 0.05% of the population, with Type A (.
CTVS
MAY 28, 2024
CTVS patient and marathon runner, Alejandra Saitas, shared her stroke survival story with Nicole Villalpando from the Austin American Statesman in honor of Stroke Awareness Month to help educate others about the lesser-known symptoms she experienced that took her by surprise. You can read her story below or find it on the Austin American Statesman website here.
Med Page Today
MAY 28, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- The liver APOC3-targeted RNA interference agent plozasiran proved its triglyceride-lowering effects in people with mixed hyperlipidemia in the phase IIb MUIR trial. In such individuals, known to be at increased risk of atherosclerotic.
CTVS
MAY 28, 2024
May is American Stroke Awareness Month. A stroke takes place when blood vessels that supply oxygen to the brain become blocked or rupture, resulting in damaged brain cells and potentially even permanent brain damage or death. Sadly, stroke continues to be one of the leading causes of death and disability in our country.
HCPLive
MAY 28, 2024
The panel concludes by discussing the long-term outcomes for patients treated for hypercortisolism, emphasizing the need for further studies and data, and sharing their final thoughts on the disease and its future management.
ECG Cases
MAY 28, 2024
Once the diagnosis of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) has been made, our job is not done. Mortality in SAH patients can be up to 30% even without neurological deficit. Paying attention to the time-sensitive details of ED management of SAH patients can have a significant impact on their outcome. In this second part of our 2-part podcast series on subarachnoid hemorrhage with Dr.
HCPLive
MAY 28, 2024
Among included RA studies, 83.3% showed significantly better clinical outcomes in patients managed with a T2T strategy compared with usual care.
Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
MAY 28, 2024
Researchers at Atlanta-based Emory University developed artificial intelligence that they say improves the prediction of successful heart transplants by 10%.
HCPLive
MAY 28, 2024
Relacorilant achieves primary endpoint in phase 3 GRACE trial among patients with hypercortisolism and hyperglycemia, hypertension or both, with sNDA expected in Q3 2024.
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
MAY 28, 2024
To assess whether retrograde cerebral perfusion reduces neurological injury and mortality in patients undergoing surgery for acute type A aortic dissection.
HCPLive
MAY 28, 2024
Deepak Sambhara, MD, describes the influence of baseline central retinal thickness on visual outcomes in a post-hoc analysis of the PHOTON study.
JAMA Cardiology
MAY 28, 2024
The cohort study evaluates potential shared pathways between incident heart failure and frailty using large-scale proteomics among participants in the Atherosclerosis Risk In Communities Study.
HCPLive
MAY 28, 2024
Medical professionals discuss their ideal patients for surgery, and who would be best suited for pharmacologic intervention.
The New England Journal of Medicine
MAY 28, 2024
The increasingly widespread availability of genomic sequencing has enabled the identification of persons and families with uniquely favorable traits, including a very low incidence of clinical events. Such exceptional persons across diverse communities are playing an important role in the genesis of medicines for common cardiovascular diseases. The discovery of.
HeartRhythm
MAY 28, 2024
Drug-induced long QT syndrome and torsades de pointes (TdP) have gained the attention of drug-safety researchers and government regulators, resulting in 14 drugs being removed from the market and many others discarded during development. Yet this increased scrutiny has not prevented >100 QT-prolonging drugs from reaching the market. Clearly, the >200 QT-prolonging drugs now on the market have medical value.
JAMA Cardiology
MAY 28, 2024
This essay describes the author’s experience as the mother of a newborn with a severe illness and the importance of balancing honesty and hope in delivering news to patients.
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