<ѻý>'Overweight' BMI Not Tied to Higher Risk of Death, U.S. Data Suggestѻý> Though clear link seen for BMIs of 30 and above Jul 07, 2023
<ѻý>Alzheimer's Drug Wins Full FDA Approvalѻý> Decision expands lecanemab's Medicare coverage Jul 06, 2023
<ѻý>Economical Epoprostenol Good Enough After Major Cardiac Surgeryѻý> Randomized trial compared two inhaled pulmonary vasodilators Jul 06, 2023
<ѻý>Subclinical CVD Detected in Kids With Higher Arsenic Burdenѻý> Local Superfund site may contribute to inorganic arsenic exposure Jun 30, 2023
<ѻý>Xeljanz Edges Humira Just a Bit for Real-World RA Patients, Study Suggestsѻý> Australian researchers perform "target trial emulation" to compare popular drugs Jun 30, 2023
<ѻý>Dementia Risk Tied to Menopausal Hormone Therapy, Even in Women 55 and Youngerѻý> But experts disagree about what the findings actually mean Jun 29, 2023
<ѻý>Protocol Optimizing Meds for T2D and CVD Pushed Beyond Cardiology Aloneѻý> Endocrinologists urged to pay attention to COORDINATE trial Jun 27, 2023
<ѻý>Without Early Detection, Fighting Dementia Is an Uphill Battleѻý> A brief assessment in primary care can help identify patients most at risk Jun 27, 2023
<ѻý>At $20K, Stem Cell Eye Injections May Also Cost Patients Their Sightѻý> Patients claim vision got worse after "clinical trial" at Florida stem cell clinic Jun 26, 2023
<ѻý>Our Health Systems Aren't Ready for the Full Approval of Lecanemabѻý> Screening, administration, and eligibility concerns remain Jun 23, 2023
<ѻý>ARNI Again Shows Modest Benefits in HF With Mid-Range EFѻý> Randomized trial suggests benefit is largely in those with 40-60% ejection fraction Jun 23, 2023
<ѻý>MACRA Gets Mixed Reviews at House Hearingѻý> Despite good intentions, it hasn't solved Medicare's physician payment issues, experts say Jun 22, 2023
<ѻý>Colchicine's Rebirth as Cardiovascular Drug Approved by FDAѻý> Repurposed anti-inflammatory drug may be used alone or in combination with standard meds Jun 20, 2023
<ѻý>ENDO 2023 Roundup: More Imcivree Data; Statement on Aging; Novel Hypoparathyroid Txѻý> Some more highlights from the Endocrine Society's annual meeting Jun 20, 2023
<ѻý>Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Upped Incidence of Anemia in Older Adultsѻý> An analysis of the ASPREE trial showed 100-mg aspirin led to more anemia events vs placebo Jun 19, 2023
<ѻý>Gabapentinoid, Opioid Prescriptions Rose in Older Patients After Surgeryѻý> Almost all procedures had an increase in both types of prescribing, Medicare data showed Jun 16, 2023
<ѻý>No Increase in Major Cardiac Events With Testosterone-Replacement Therapyѻý> Men with hypogonadism and heart disease or risk factors saw no increased risk vs placebo Jun 16, 2023
<ѻý>MedPAC Recommends Cutting Admin Fees Paid to Docs Under Part B Programѻý> The goal is to make providers more sensitive to drug costs, says MedPAC's director Jun 15, 2023
<ѻý>Do Rheumatologists See Past RA Patients' Race?ѻý> Randomized study finds no disparities in biologics prescribing, but questions linger Jun 15, 2023
<ѻý>Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked With Increased Stroke Riskѻý> Swedish study is largest, with longest follow-up to date Jun 14, 2023
<ѻý>New Evidence Links Calcium Channel Blockers to Increased Risk of Glaucomaѻý> Meta-analysis shows highest glaucoma risk with CCB monotherapy, reduced IOP with beta-blockers Jun 13, 2023
<ѻý>AMA Declares Payment Reform an 'Urgent' Priorityѻý> Delegates to hold leaders accountable for progress Jun 13, 2023
<ѻý>Lower Dementia Risk May Be Linked With Shingles Vaccineѻý> Unique randomization of 300,000 people in Wales suggests an association Jun 12, 2023
<ѻý>AMA Wrestles With Part B Drug Costs, Wheelchair Ramps, and Dementia Careѻý> At the House of Delegates meeting, members debated on various topics Jun 12, 2023
<ѻý>Real-World Data Affirms Next-Gen TAVR Device Advantageѻý> TVT registry compares outcomes with Evolut FX and Pro+ Jun 11, 2023
<ѻý>Strategies May Cut Pacing Needs With Navitor TAVRѻý> Approval study analysis suggests best practices Jun 11, 2023
<ѻý>Poor Nutrition Status Linked With Survival After MitraClipѻý> But procedure no less effective for this higher risk group, COAPT trial post hoc analysis shows Jun 10, 2023
<ѻý>Americans With Heart Disease Less Likely to Use Wearable Devicesѻý> CVD patients may benefit from the devices, but use is lower than the general population Jun 09, 2023
<ѻý>Alzheimer's Drug Clears Major Hurdle Toward Full Approvalѻý> But risks associated with anti-amyloid agent lecanemab still loom Jun 09, 2023
<ѻý>MitraClip Shines in Real-World, Core-Lab Dataѻý> Benefits similar across anatomical complexity, advanced heart failure in post-marketing studies Jun 09, 2023
<ѻý>Oh, You Have Medicare? We'll Skip That Test.ѻý> Patients on public insurance have a right to know if they're being treated differently Jun 08, 2023
<ѻý>Full-On Reversal of Cardiac Amyloidosis Possible With Antibodiesѻý> Future treatments don't have to be limited to slowing disease, case series suggests Jun 07, 2023
<ѻý>How a Medical Recoding May Limit Cancer Patients’ Options for Breast Reconstructionѻý> Many believe this would restrict women's options for surgery Jun 04, 2023
<ѻý>Raw Humanity on Night Float: Inspiring Patient Encounters and Overcoming Challengesѻý> Memorable stories from night rotations as a resident Jun 03, 2023
<ѻý>'If the Narcan Isn't Working, Give More' and Other Myths About Naloxone Useѻý> In non-responsive patients, think polysubstance use, says addiction treatment expert Kelly Ramsey Jun 02, 2023
<ѻý>Cardiovascular Risk Models Still Fall Short for Arthritis Patientsѻý> Of three major prognostic tools, none hit the mark Jun 02, 2023
<ѻý>Extreme Morning Sickness Factors Into Subsequent Cardiovascular Risk for Momsѻý> Novel risk factor did not hinge on preeclampsia Jun 02, 2023
<ѻý>Dying With Dignity: A Look at the Advantages of the Medicare Hospice Benefitѻý> The program is both cost-effective and compassionate Jun 02, 2023
<ѻý>Genetic Risk Score Predicts Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancyѻý> Over a dozen genetic loci linked to preeclampsia, gestational hypertension Jun 01, 2023
<ѻý>Study Suggests Increase in Brain Aging in Those With Type 1 Diabetesѻý> But this didn't seem to translate into Alzheimer's disease-related neurodegeneration Jun 01, 2023