November 18, 2024

Revised AF Guidelines for Dialysis Patients

"The components of the CHA2DS2-VASc score are so prevalent in HD patients with AF that most qualify for OAC if the guidelines are applied" - an observation from the study that challenges conventional risk assessment approaches for this high-risk population.

Conexiant

November 15, 2024

First Aid Guidelines See Major Overhaul After 14 Years

None of the 179 first aid recommendations in the 2024 AHA/Red Cross guidelines achieved Level A evidence support, highlighting critical research gaps in foundational emergency care practices.

Conexiant

November 13, 2024

AHA/AAP Update Pediatric Drowning Response Protocols

When respiratory arrest is corrected by rescue breathing that interrupts the drowning process, the death rate is 44% compared to 93% when full CPR is needed—a stark difference highlighting the critical importance of early intervention in pediatric drowning cases.

Conexiant

October 31, 2024

New TBI Guidelines Add Biomarker Screening

New ACS guidelines establish rapid VTE prophylaxis timelines and introduce validated blood-based biomarkers GFAP and UCH-L1 that could eliminate unnecessary CT scans in mild TBI cases.

Conexiant

October 30, 2024

Five Medical Societies Unite on GLP-1 Guidelines

Leading medical societies released unified perioperative guidance that challenges the practice of universal GLP-1RA discontinuation, instead advocating for individualized risk assessment and shared decision-making to prevent treatment disruption where safely possible.

Conexiant

July 06, 2023

Faculty Publications: June 29-July 6

This week’s edition of Faculty Publications includes Cedars-Sinai studies that were published June 29-July 6.

Cedars-Sinai Pulse

July 18, 2023

Specialty Report Summer 2023

Mount Sinai Health System is pleased to present these reports covering our groundbreaking research and compassionate, equitable, and safe patient care.

Mount Sinai New York

February 13, 2023

Heart Rhythm Disorders: Paving New Paths for Patients

The newest devices, procedures and research projects are paving new paths for patients with heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmia.

Cedars-Sinai Pulse

September 01, 2023

A Career in Cardio-oncology Founded on Simple Principles Taught by Her Immigrant Parents

Cardio-oncology focuses on the detection, monitoring, and treatment of cardiovascular disease occurring secondary to cancer treatment, and the mechanistic and epidemiologic intersection between cardio...

The ASCO Post