<ѻý>HF Patient's Zip Code Telling of Potential Adherence Issues to Medsѻý> GDMT nonadherence exceeds 50% in some neighborhoods, New York study finds Dec 15, 2023
<ѻý>Dementia-Sleep Link Has a New Twistѻý> Research unravels relationship between irregular sleep and poor brain health Dec 14, 2023
<ѻý>First Pulsed Field Ablation Catheter Approved for Afibѻý> Device is the first of a new class of non-thermal ablation catheters to get FDA's blessing Dec 14, 2023
<ѻý>Experts, Lawmakers Explore Downside of Drug-Price Negotiationѻý> Stifled innovation, reduced access suggested as future challenges Dec 14, 2023
<ѻý>Stopping Tirzepatide Led to Weight Gain, Trial Showsѻý> But sustained treatment kept the pounds off Dec 13, 2023
<ѻý>High-Altitude Mountain Trips Can Be Tolerated Despite Pulmonary Hypertensionѻý> Effects of high elevation tested in an experiment in the Swiss Alps Dec 12, 2023
<ѻý>Statins and CKD; Farxiga's Limited Symptom Improvement; Stop Wasted TNKaseѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Dec 12, 2023
<ѻý>USPSTF Draft Calls for Lifestyle Shift -- Not Meds -- for Kids With Obesityѻý> Behavioral interventions should be main approach; insufficient data to back pharmacologic therapy Dec 12, 2023
<ѻý>Metformin for Diabetes in Pregnancy: Maybe Not, Trial Saysѻý> New trial complicates findings of previous studies Dec 12, 2023
<ѻý>Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissections: Treatment Recommendations Still Unheededѻý> Assessing global care quality for a condition disproportionately affecting young women Dec 08, 2023
<ѻý>More Awareness Needed of Heart Events Tied to Breast Cancer Drugs, Experts Sayѻý> Myriad clinical manifestations of cardiotoxicity must be diagnosed, treated promptly Dec 08, 2023
<ѻý>GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk for Diabetes Patientsѻý> Association strongest in patients with overweight, obesity Dec 07, 2023
<ѻý>JAK Inhibitor Preserves Beta-Cell Function in Early Type 1 Diabetesѻý> Daily baricitinib pill was also safe and well-tolerated Dec 06, 2023
<ѻý>Blood Test May Be Able to Tell Which Organs Have Accelerated Agingѻý> This may enable treatment of people before they get sick, researcher says Dec 06, 2023
<ѻý>Inappropriate Aspirin Use Continues, Research Suggestsѻý> Two single-center studies show recommendations may not be followed Dec 06, 2023
<ѻý>Transplant Advocates Sound Alarm Over Proposed Medicare Test Coverage Policyѻý> Proposed rules would decrease early detection of organ rejection, they say Dec 06, 2023
<ѻý>Doc Set Home on Fire? High Blood Pressure in Couples; WHO: Raise Alcohol, Soda Taxesѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Dec 06, 2023
<ѻý>Quick Albuminuria Reduction Key Factor in Finerenone's Efficacyѻý> 4-month UACR reduction mediated 84% of kidney treatment effect Dec 05, 2023
<ѻý>Win for Vegan Diet; Injectable Balloon Catheters OK'd; OAC Options After Failed DOACѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Dec 05, 2023
<ѻý>Cost Hurdles Can Keep Patients From Accessing GLP-1 Receptor Agonistsѻý> Pharmacists can intervene to educate, assist with cost, two studies suggest Dec 05, 2023
<ѻý>Pharmacists Can Spur Switch to Recommended Drugs for Diabetes Patients With CVDѻý> Intervention persuaded VA physicians to adjust care, helped lower HbA1c Dec 04, 2023
<ѻý>High Blood Pressure in Babies Linked to Adult Atherosclerosisѻý> Is BP screening starting before age 3 years warranted? Dec 04, 2023
<ѻý>Orphan Drug Costs; Digital Devices for Diabetesѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: smoking cessation benefits Dec 02, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>'Alexa, Titrate My Insulin': AI App Boosts Glycemic Control in Randomized Trialѻý> Voice-based app helped users to titrate basal insulin at home Dec 01, 2023
<ѻý>VTE Risk After Joint Replacement: Does Anticoagulant Choice Matter?ѻý> Large claims-based study provides some answers Dec 01, 2023
<ѻý>Rude Awakening on Trying to Keep Donor Hearts Usable With Common Hormone Infusionsѻý> Long-standing practice of levothyroxine supplementation fails in randomized trial Nov 30, 2023
<ѻý>Afib Guidelines Add New Stages, Upgrade Catheter Ablationѻý> Specific lifestyle measures also recommended Nov 30, 2023
<ѻý>Coronary Heart Disease by Age 45 Linked With Subsequent Dementiaѻý> All-cause dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and vascular dementia risks elevated Nov 29, 2023
<ѻý>Pulsed Field Ablation Eyed Cautiously for Coronary Spasmsѻý> More evidence of PFA-provoked spasms, albeit without clinical manifestations Nov 29, 2023
<ѻý>Tomato-Blood Pressure Link; Afib and Neuroticism; Nerve Stimulation for POTSѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Nov 27, 2023
<ѻý>Cognitive Scores Improve With Personal Coachingѻý> Trial shows better outcomes for people at high dementia risk Nov 27, 2023
<ѻý>Early Interventions for Autism; Imaging After Stentingѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: Clamping the umbilical cord in premature infants Nov 25, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>High-Sensitivity Troponin Test May Overestimate Risk in PEѻý> On the other hand, conventional assays did predict a complicated course in acute PE Nov 22, 2023
<ѻý>Longer Use of ADHD Meds May Boost Heart Riskѻý> Observational data suggest particular risk for hypertension and arterial disease Nov 22, 2023
<ѻý>OCEANIC-AF Trial Sunk; Second Renal Denervation Device Approved; Strep-Stroke Link?ѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Nov 21, 2023
<ѻý>Apixaban Prophylaxis Fails to Reduce Clots in Pediatric ALLѻý> However, it may benefit children at increased risk of thrombosis Nov 20, 2023
<ѻý>Proteins Predict Signs of Alzheimer's Diseaseѻý> Subclinical health indicators tied to markers of Alzheimer's and neurodegeneration Nov 20, 2023
<ѻý>Alteplase Not Harmful in NOAC Users, Even in a More Bleeding-Prone Cohortѻý> No excess brain bleeds in an Asian population receiving lytic therapy for stroke Nov 20, 2023
<ѻý>Live Shingles Vaccine and Waning Immunity; Semaglutide and CV Eventsѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: sodium and blood pressure; aspirin and LVADs Nov 18, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Silent Gastrointestinal Bleeds Track With Antiplatelet Choice After PCIѻý> OPT-PEACE captured serial changes in gastrointestinal tract injury prior to overt bleeding Nov 17, 2023