April 03, 2025

Pulmonary Embolism in ESKD: New Data on Risk, Outcomes

Fewer than half of patients with end-stage kidney disease who survived pulmonary embolism filled an anticoagulation prescription, yet PE recurrence rates were similar between those who did and did not receive anticoagulation (4.2% vs. 2.8%; P = .11), according to a new study.

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April 02, 2025

Accelerated Onset of Aging-Related Diseases in Childhood Cancer Survivors?

In a study reported in JAMA Oncology, Yeh et al found evidence of accelerated aging in survivors of childhood cancers through the observed increased risk and early onset of age-related diseases.

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April 02, 2025

GLP-1 Spending Surged 500% Since 2018

U.S. spending on GLP-1 receptor agonists reached $71.7 billion in 2023. Semaglutide and tirzepatide products have captured 70% of the market as diabetes and weight loss medication use rapidly expands, according to new research.

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April 01, 2025

Daily Physical Activity—Even at Light Intensities—May Reduce Cancer Risk

Investigators evaluated the risk of cancer among individuals who engaged in light- and moderate-to-vigorous–intensity physical activity daily.

The ASCO Post

March 31, 2025

Tariff Threat: Drugs Could Cost U.S. $750M More

New research reveals 25% tariffs on Canadian pharmaceuticals would impact critical medications, strain supply chains, and potentially increase costs—with 28 drugs having no alternative suppliers.

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March 31, 2025

Clopidogrel Outshines Aspirin After PCI

“In our study, clopidogrel beat aspirin as a lifelong maintenance monotherapy after standard-duration dual antiplatelet therapy."

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March 31, 2025

Hormone Therapy Boosts Semaglutide Weight Loss

At 12 months, women on hormone therapy achieved 16% total body weight loss with semaglutide, compared to 12% in those not using hormone therapy, researchers reported.

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March 28, 2025

Mango Intake Linked to Improved Insulin Sensitivity

Fasting insulin levels were significantly lower with mango intake, according to a new study.

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March 28, 2025

T2D: Non-traditional CVD Risk Factors

Investigators identify and rank non-traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease prediction.

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