May 16, 2025

Delandistrogene Moxeparvovec: Efficacy Evidence Questioned

The AAN Guidelines Subcommittee review finds delandistrogene moxeparvovec for DMD failed to meet primary functional outcomes despite FDA approval.

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May 15, 2025

Men With Broken Heart Syndrome Have Twice the Mortality Risk: Study

A large U.S. study of nearly 200,000 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy cases found persistently high mortality—especially among men—despite rising incidence and increased recognition from 2016 to 2020.

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May 15, 2025

Chikungunya Vaccine Linked to Adverse Events

The FDA and CDC have paused use of the Ixchiq chikungunya vaccine in adults aged 60 and older due to reports of serious postmarketing adverse events.

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May 08, 2025

FDA Warns Physicians of Tianeptine Dangers

The FDA warns physicians about unapproved tianeptine products that are linked to severe adverse events, including dependence, toxicity, and death.

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May 08, 2025

SGLT2 Inhibitors Lower Hyperkalemia Risk in Patients Taking RAASi 

Researchers found that starting SGLT2 inhibitors in older patients on RAAS inhibitors reduced the risk of hyperkalemia and helped more patients stay on RAAS therapy.

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May 05, 2025

True Heart Age Beyond Birthdays

New research uses cardiac MRI to calculate "functional heart age," showing obesity and other risk factors can age the heart by decades.

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May 01, 2025

Modifiable Risk Factors Linked to Sudden Cardiac Arrest Incidence

A UK Biobank analysis identified 56 modifiable risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest; lifestyle improvements alone could prevent up to 18% of cases, with a total prevention potential of 63%.

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April 28, 2025

Brisk Walking Linked to Reduced Arrhythmia Risk Study

Faster walking pace was associated with a decreased risk of cardiac arrhythmias, researchers wrote in the UK Biobank study.

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April 25, 2025

Multidimensional Sleep Health Affects Heart

Sleep is not a unitary physiologic experience, the AHA states in its new scientific statement, which redefines how physicians should assess sleep’s impact on cardiometabolic health.

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