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 Dec 04, 2024
GLP-1s: The Medications Redefining Diabetes and Obesity Treatment Experts tackle access, equity, and the blockbuster drugs reshaping healthcare Dec 04, 2024 video
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 Dec 03, 2024
Cognitive Performance Falls as Metal Exposure Rises Carrying at least one copy of APOE4 may modify the association Dec 03, 2024
Timelier U.S. Guidelines; Spouse's Personality & CVD; 'Hostile' Cardiologists Out Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Dec 03, 2024
ASCVD Mortality Linked to Specific Air Pollution Sources Pollution-mortality relationship evidenced at the level of PM2.5 source type Nov 27, 2024
Brain Volume Changes Come 10 Years Sooner for Men With Cardiovascular Risks Men faced neurodegeneration a decade earlier than women Nov 26, 2024
Hunting & Heart Attacks; Cardiologist's Whistleblower Suit; Algorithm Predicts Death Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Nov 26, 2024
Many Drinkers Cut Back After Starting Obesity Meds, Study Finds In WeightWatchers study, 45% decreased their alcohol use after initiating a weight-loss drug Nov 26, 2024
Acoramidis Snags FDA Approval for ATTR Cardiomyopathy Another pricey TTR stabilizer to hit shelves Nov 25, 2024
Medications to Reduce Lipoprotein(a); Genome Models and CVD Risk Also in TTHealthWatch: genetic testing of couples planning pregnancy Nov 23, 2024 podcast
CGM Uptake Very Low for Vulnerable Diabetes Populations But how to achieve equitable use remains "complicated," says expert Nov 22, 2024
Lack of Clinical Benefit of Andexanet Flummoxes FDA Panel Yet advisors were not inclined to take back approval for bleeding reversal agent Nov 21, 2024
GLP-1 Use Prior to Surgery: Analyzing the Updated Guidance Balancing aspiration risk with the consequences of medication discontinuation Nov 20, 2024
Metformin, Lifestyle Changes Fail to Reduce Afib Burden Standard of care prevails in single-center trial Nov 20, 2024
Potassium Binder Cuts Hyperkalemia Risk in HF Patients on Spironolactone More patients taking sodium zirconium cyclosilicate achieved normokalemia vs placebo recipients Nov 20, 2024
Sacubitril/Valsartan Curbs Cardiotoxicity From Chemotherapy Benefit shown in trial of patients flagged for high risk of cardiotoxicity Nov 20, 2024
Fitness Level May Offset Genetic Dementia Risk In middle-age and older adults, high cardiorespiratory fitness was linked with better cognition Nov 19, 2024
Small Benefit, Persistent Toxic Risk With Adjuvant Anthracycline in Breast Cancer Time for "long goodbye" to the "burning red devil," say editorialists Nov 19, 2024
Opioids Tied to Higher Dementia Risk, but Only After a Point Relationships persisted in older adults with chronic pain or who used weak opioids only Nov 19, 2024
More Lp(a)-Reducing Tx; Cardiac Denervation for Afib; LAA Occluders at 5 Years Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Nov 19, 2024
Nasal Spray Diuretic Shows Potential for Heart Failure in Trial of Healthy Adults Intranasal bumetanide demonstrated safety, bioequivalence with its oral and IV counterparts Nov 19, 2024
Reused Pacemakers Good as New in Early Safety Data No excess infections when pacemakers were cleaned and repackaged for resource-deprived patients Nov 18, 2024
Novel Anti-Inflammatory Flops for HFpEF, HFmrEF Phase II trial does hold a few signals that might warrant another attempt Nov 18, 2024
Over 50% of U.S. Adults Qualify for Ozempic, Wegovy Most are eligible for weight management indication Nov 18, 2024
Gene Therapy Promising for Rare Genetic Cardiomyopathy Phase I results show "big improvement" for what is usually progressive hypertrophy, expert says Nov 18, 2024
Study: Statins Mitigate Heart Risks From JAK Inhibitors Is this the final finding from ORAL Surveillance? Don't count on it. Nov 18, 2024
Electronic Nudges Improved Flu Shot Uptake in Patients With Acute MI History A cardiovascular-focused letter led to larger improvements in vaccine uptake in Danish program Nov 18, 2024
Left Atrial Appendage Closure Reduced Bleeding After Afib Ablation Procedure also noninferior to anticoagulation for death, stroke, or systemic embolism composite Nov 18, 2024
AI Can Do Whole Echo Reports, Improve Efficiency AI transformation of the way cardiology uses echo "is absolutely going to happen, expert says Nov 17, 2024
Spironolactone Misses the Mark in Acute MI Without HF Drug discontinuations may have leveled any benefit in CLEAR OASIS 9 trial Nov 17, 2024
Is DOAC a Viable Option After Bioprosthetic Valve Surgery Even in Sinus Rhythm? Japanese trial supports use but event risk might be low enough to suggest a different strategy Nov 17, 2024
Big Blow to Anticoagulation Strategy Against Afib-Related Cognition Problems Microemboli now questioned as driver of cognitive impairment in atrial fibrillation Nov 17, 2024
Novel CRISPR-Cas9-Based Promising in ATTR Cardiomyopathy One-time treatment with nexiguran ziclumeran tied to decline in serum TTR levels in phase I trial Nov 17, 2024
Ablation Bests Drugs for Ventricular Tachycardia After Heart Attack VANISH2 trial may set new standard of care for ischemic cardiomyopathy patients Nov 16, 2024
Tirzepatide Officially Puts GLP-1 Meds on the Map for Heart Failure Benefit SUMMIT trial able to show clinical benefit beyond quality-of-life improvement Nov 16, 2024
Intensive Blood Pressure Control Benefits People With Type 2 Diabetes Too BPROAD trial replicates SPRINT trial findings in diabetes population in China Nov 16, 2024
Multiple Chronic Conditions and Death; Diabetes Treatment for Gout Also in TTHealthWatch: frailty as a predictor of dementia Nov 16, 2024 podcast
Higher BP Linked to Faster Visual Field Progression in Glaucoma Ophthalmologists say findings emphasize the importance of adhering to medication regimens Nov 15, 2024
