August 22, 2025

'Clear' E-Cigarettes Can Raise Blood Pressure and Heart Rate, Study

Marketed as unflavored, “clear” e-cigarettes contain synthetic cooling agents, menthol, and other flavorants, and were associated with greater cardiovascular effects than flavored e-cigs and nonuse.

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August 22, 2025

Investigating the Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Adverse Events Linked to Certain Cancer Treatments

The true upside of the many advances in cancer treatment is clear. Approximately 18.6 million people in the United States have a history of cancer, and the number of cancer survivors is expected to ex...

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August 21, 2025

Medical Oddities: Puberty’s Hidden Fine Print

Puberty timing, feline brains, tea habits, sweat patches, and stings unite in this week’s medical grab bag.

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August 21, 2025

Screen Time May Raise Cardiometabolic Risk in Youth

Researchers link increased screen time in children and adolescents to higher cardiometabolic and cardiovascular risk, with sleep duration identified as a key moderating factor.

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August 20, 2025

USO Tied to Lower HGSC Risk, Study Shows

Researchers assess whether unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy before age 50 lowers cancer risk without raising cardiovascular or bone complications.

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August 20, 2025

Frailty Risk High in PRISm Patients

Frailty screening emerges as a critical consideration in PRISm patients as new findings reveal overlapping systemic vulnerabilities with COPD, despite preserved lung function ratio.

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August 19, 2025

Mortality and Readmission Rates With Lactated Ringer’s and Saline in Hospital Trial

Outcomes at 90 days showed no substantial differences in mortality or readmission, though researchers say small differences could be clinically relevant.

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August 18, 2025

Societies Issue Joint Updates to Hypertension Guidelines

A central update is the recommendation for use of the PREVENT calculator to help determine risk.

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August 18, 2025

'Social Apnea' Highest on Saturdays

Weekend catch-up sleep and social jetlag may increase obstructive sleep apnea severity.

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