March 25, 2025

Most Pediatric Valve Implants Used Off-Label

Fewer than 10% of cardiac valve devices implanted in U.S. pediatric patients were FDA approved for children.

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March 19, 2025

High-Flow Nasal Cannula Slashes Hypoxia Risk in Obese Patients

A new study finds that high-flow nasal cannula oxygenation significantly reduces hypoxia in obese patients undergoing sedated gastrointestinal endoscopy, with a 2.0% incidence compared to 21.2% in standard oxygenation.

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March 19, 2025

Depression Linked to Faster Physical Health Condition Accrual

People with a history of depression accumulate chronic physical conditions at a 30% faster rate than those without, according to data.

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March 19, 2025

Study: Sex Differences in Physician Suicide

Researchers found that female physicians had a significantly higher suicide risk than female nonphysicians.

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March 19, 2025

Study Shows Widespread Delays in Medical Device Reporting to FDA

Late reporting was concentrated among a small number of manufacturers, with 3 manufacturers and 13 devices accounting for 54.8% of all late reports between 2019 and 2022.

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March 18, 2025

Study Backs Earlier CABG Timing After Ticagrelor Cessation

A randomized trial found that CABG surgery performed 2 to 3 days after ticagrelor cessation resulted in no increase in severe bleeding compared to the standard 5- to 7-day delay.

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March 17, 2025

How Spaceflight Alters Human Physiology

From bone loss to vision impairment, spaceflight triggers changes in human physiology.

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March 14, 2025

Standard Care Matches Lung Expansion Plan

The intervention did not lead to a significant reduction in the severity of PPCs compared with usual care, researchers reported in the PRIME-AIR trial.

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March 14, 2025

Colchicine Tied to Fewer CV Events in Gout

Patients with gout initiating urate-lowering therapy had a reduced risk of cardiovascular events when prescribed colchicine prophylaxis, researchers report.

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