Cardiology

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FDA APPROVED Generic liraglutide (Victoza) over a photo of a man self-injecting diabetes medication.

First Generic of Once-Daily GLP-1 Injection Approved for Diabetes

Generic liraglutide approved at dosage for type 2 diabetes only

Electronic Sepsis Alerts; Reducing Plaques in Coronary Arteries

Also in TTHealthWatch: electronic nudges for flu shots

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Are Antibiotics Linked to Dementia? New Study Weighs In

Research offers insights for healthy older adults, but not others

FDA APPROVED olezarsen (Tryngolza) over a computer rendering of fats in the bloodstream.

First Drug Approved for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome

Antisense oligonucleotide olezarsen slashes high triglycerides

AIBD over a photo of Walt Disney Swan Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, FL.

For IBD, No Cardiovascular Risk Difference Between JAK, TNF Inhibitors

Previous findings of more cardiac events in RA patients did not translate to IBD patients

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FDA Says Compounded Tirzepatide Must Exit the Market

Compounders only have 2 to 3 months left to copy injectable

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U.S. Deaths Are Down and Life Expectancy Is Up, but Improvements Are Slowing

Nearly a year added to estimated lifespan of Americans

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Cardiovascular Protection Tracks With Wine Intake, Now Provable With Urinary Marker

Biomarker of wine consumption believed to reduce misclassification and bias in study

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Woman Dialysis-Free After Receiving Gene-Edited Pig Kidney

Clinical trials of xenotransplantation expected to kick off next year

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

Recalled Pacemakers; FDA Rejects Full Andexxa Approval; Ticagrelor Back in Hot Seat

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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Data from BMS at AHA Bolster Evidence for BMS' oHCM Treatment Option

AIBD over a photo of Walt Disney Swan Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, FL.

Longer Admissions for IBD Flares Linked to VTE Risk

But the observational data may be too weak to impact practice on prophylaxis

ASHP over a photo of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.

Newer Diabetes Drugs Still Under-Prescribed in High-Risk Patients

Cost, insurance coverage likely play outsized role

The FDA Hasn't Inspected This Drug Factory After 7 Recalls for the Same Flaw

With a potentially deadly recall, case highlights shortcomings in overseas drug manufacturing

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Dementia Incidence Linked to Inflammatory Foods

Study assessed diet at three time points over 10 years

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

RFK Jr.'s Lawyer Asked FDA to Pull Polio Vaccine; Pollution-VTE Link; H5N1 in Cats

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

ASHP over a photo of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.

Growing Price Tag Reported for Newer De Facto Stroke Lytic

Tenecteplase is cheaper and easier to administer, says researcher

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Jamie Foxx's Stroke: Here's What to Know

Medical experts discuss possible causes, treatments

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Lung Cancer Drug Osimertinib Tied to Cardiac Events, Even in Low-Risk Patients

Signal largely driven by newly emerging arrhythmias

A photo of a woman self-injecting in her thigh with a semaglutide pen.

A New Fad: Microdosing Ozempic

Why it's unlikely to help most people

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Jamie Foxx Reveals Diagnosis; Genital Herpes Prevalence; Dr. Oz's Stand on Medicare

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

HEARTS Act Gets Senate Vote; New Myocarditis Classes; Aftermath of PAD Device Scare

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

AES over a photo of Los Angeles Convention Center

Arrhythmia Risk of Lamotrigine Questioned by Observational Data

Two cohort studies didn't find significantly greater risk than other drugs in epilepsy

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Empathetic Phone Calls Help Vulnerable Diabetes Patients Lower HbA1c

Social support may be key to improving glycemic control, experts say

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Boosts Risk for Heart Failure, but Not Every Kind

Case-control study reinforces connection between inflammation and HFpEF

AES over a photo of Los Angeles Convention Center

Could a Hypertension Drug Protect Against Post-Stroke Epilepsy?

Observational study suggests one antihypertensive class might be preventive

Are GLP-1 Drug Holidays a Risk Worth Taking?

Experts weigh in on weight regain, cardiometabolic fallout, and the future of tailored care

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GLP-1 Drugs Tied to Reduced Risk of Dangerous Blood Clots

20% lower risk of VTE observed in large retrospective study of diabetes patients

Texting to Improve Adherence to CVD Medications; Detecting Maternal Cancers

Also in TTHealthWatch: U.S. drug prices under Medicare's price negotiation system

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Women's CVD Risk Calculations Barely Budge When Sex-Specific Variables Are Included

Existing models improved only slightly after accounting for certain female risk factors

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FDA Panned at Senate Hearing for Failure to Address Diabetes, Obesity Epidemics

Agency has failed to hold food manufacturers accountable, said Sen. Bernie Sanders

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Asylum Seekers Enter U.S. With Unexpectedly Large Symptom Load

Stress, CVD, pain symptoms highly prevalent in those evaluated in New York City

RSNA over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

Muscle Loss May Portend Future Dementia

But findings should be viewed with caution, expert suggests

An ophthalmoscope image of an eye with diabetic retinopathy.

Empagliflozin Linked to Lower Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy Progression

But the drug didn't appear to lower the risk of incident nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy

Untangling GLP-1 Risks: Are Side Effects Overblown?

Experts tackle myths, data bias, and game-changing outcomes of obesity drugs

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New Study Teases Out Chocolate and Diabetes Connection

Eating more dark chocolate was associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes

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Serious Outcomes of Steatotic Liver Disease Hit Men and Women Differently

Liver cancer risk higher among men, while cirrhosis more common in women

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Tirzepatide Tops Semaglutide for Weight Loss in Head-to-Head Trial, Eli Lilly Says

Dual GLP-1/GIP drug yielded an average 47% greater relative weight loss compared to semaglutide

GLP-1s: The Medications Redefining Diabetes and Obesity Treatment

Experts tackle access, equity, and the blockbuster drugs reshaping healthcare

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Daily Chores May Provide Cardiovascular Protection in Women Who Don't Exercise

Short bouts of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity tied to lower risk of MACE

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