June 18, 2025

SGLT2 Inhibitor Empagliflozin Preserves Kidney Function After Heart Attack

A secondary analysis of the EMPACT-MI trial, published in Nature Cardiovascular Research, shows that the sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor empagliflozin stabilizes kidney function and reduces heart failure hospitalizations in patients who have recently experienced a heart attack.

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June 13, 2025

Obicetrapib-Ezetimibe Combo Cuts LDL Nearly 50%

A phase 3 trial of an oral fixed-dose combination of obicetrapib and ezetimibe showed a nearly 50% reduction in LDL cholesterol levels in patients at high risk for heart disease, without added safety concerns.

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June 10, 2025

Gastric Bypass Lowers Cardiac Risk Long Term

Over 39,000 patients were followed for up to 11 years in a large national study comparing major heart event risks after gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.

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June 10, 2025

FDA Pledges Week-Long Drug Reviews

New leadership outlines accelerated approval processes, AI integration, and food additive restrictions to address the chronic disease epidemic

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May 30, 2025

Paging Dr. Canada: U.S. Exodus

Amid Trump’s return, more American doctors are fleeing to Canada, citing political fear, violence, and a collapsing health care climate.

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May 28, 2025

Sleep, Time, Exercise Shift Heart Biomarkers, Study Finds 

Short sleep, late blood draws, and intense workouts significantly change common cardiovascular biomarkers, suggesting key variables often go unaccounted for in heart risk assessments.

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May 23, 2025

BP Pills: Does Timing Matter? 

A large Canadian study of 3,357 patients found that taking blood pressure medication at bedtime did not reduce deaths or heart events compared to morning dosing.

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May 23, 2025

BP Pills: Does Timing Matter? 

A large Canadian study of 3,357 patients found that taking blood pressure medication at bedtime did not reduce deaths or heart events compared to morning dosing.

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May 22, 2025

Voices on the Go: Top Podcasts for Physicians

Physicians are tuning to podcasts that combine clinical insight, career development, and storytelling.

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