August 07, 2025

Every 1,000 Steps May Slash Heart Risk 17%

Each additional 1,000 daily steps a day may be associated with a reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events among patients with hypertension, with benefits evident at step counts well below 10,000 steps per day.

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August 07, 2025

Delayed Hypertension Diagnoses Raise 5-Year Cardiovascular Risk

Analysis of electronic health records reveals that delays in clinical hypertension diagnosis persist despite frequent outpatient visits and are linked to increased cardiovascular event rates.

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July 30, 2025

JAK Inhibitors May Improve Artery Health Markers

JAK inhibitor therapy targets inflammation and correlates with improvements in carotid artery measurements, while baseline vascular markers continue to predict cardiovascular risk.

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July 30, 2025

Mortality Among Surgeons in the United States 

National mortality data reveal that surgeons face higher death rates than non-surgeon physicians, with cancer and external causes contributing prominently.

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August 01, 2025

Consistent or Increasing Physical Activity Across Adulthood Linked to Lower Mortality

This large meta-analysis on physical activity patterns and mortality—encompassing 85 prospective cohort studies—shows that consistent or increasing physical activity during adulthood is associated with lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risk.

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July 28, 2025

Top 10 States to Practice Cardiology

A state-by-state guide for cardiologists seeking the most rewarding places to build their careers, blending compensation, lifestyle, and growth potential.

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July 21, 2025

Remdesivir Not Tied to Cardiac Risk

In a meta-analysis of 4566 patients with COVID-19, researchers found no statistically significant increase in cardiac adverse events associated with remdesivir treatment and concluded that the drug does not raise heart-related safety concerns.

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July 18, 2025

Decade of Data Validates Life’s Simple 7

A decade-long review supports that higher Life’s Simple 7 cardiovascular health scores significantly reduce risks of chronic disease, mortality, and health care use.

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July 17, 2025

Vapes Outperform Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Cessation Trial

Researchers found vaporized nicotine products more effective than nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation among socioeconomically disadvantaged adults.

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