October 03, 2024

A New Cardioprotective Marker in Women?

A new study has found that women with the highest levels of IgM anti-PC antibodies have a 73% lower risk of myocardial infarction, potentially suggesting a role for these antibodies in cardiovascular risk assessment and prevention.

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October 02, 2024

Childhood Obesity: New Lipid Test Outperforms Liver Enzymes

Lipidomics study reveals a three-lipid panel predicts pediatric hepatic steatosis with accuracy rivaling traditional liver enzymes.

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October 01, 2024

Why Does Vitamin D Work Differently Across Cultures?

A meta-analysis of 99 randomized controlled trials reveals vitamin D supplementation significantly improved cardiometabolic risk factors, with more pronounced benefits observed in non-Western populations, individuals with lower baseline 25[OH]D levels, and those with lower BMI.

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October 01, 2024

Mammograms Reveal Heart Risk: New Study

Automated breast arterial calcification scoring on routine mammograms independently predicted cardiovascular outcomes and mortality, with the strongest association seen in women aged 40-59 years.

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September 30, 2024

More Females Entering High-Paying Specialties

While female matriculants in high-paying surgical specialties jumped from 28.8% to 42.4% between 2008 and 2022, their representation in high-paying nonsurgical fields remained stagnant.

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September 30, 2024

Fertility Treatments and Cardiac Risks: New Data Emerges

In a study of over 7.7 million births, children conceived through assisted reproductive technology showed a higher risk of major congenital heart defects compared to those conceived naturally, prompting a reevaluation of prenatal cardiac screening protocols.

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September 30, 2024

FDA Unveils 3-Year OTC Monograph Roadmap

FDA plans to tackle codeine cough meds, phenylephrine effectiveness, and pediatric dosing.

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September 27, 2024

New RBC Transfusion Guidelines: Restrictive Approach Prevails

The new guidelines recommend a restrictive RBC transfusion strategy for critically ill adults, including those with acute gastrointestinal bleeding and cardiac surgery. The guidelines advise against a restrictive strategy in acute coronary syndrome and suggest relying on expert opinion for isolated troponin elevation, while advising against permissive transfusion thresholds in septic shock.

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September 25, 2024

Body Roundness Trajectories Predict CVD Risk: Study

A 9-year study of nearly 10,000 adults found that those with persistently high body roundness trajectories had a 55% greater risk of cardiovascular events, independent of traditional risk factors.

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