November 20, 2024

Genetic GERD Linked to Cardiovascular, Hypertension Risks

Genetically predicted gastroesophageal reflux disease may significantly increase the risk of myocardial infarction and hypertension.

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November 19, 2024

Wide Variation in SGLT2i Use Across U.S. Hospitals

Study reveals hospital variation in SGLT2i prescriptions, with only 11 of 518 hospitals (2.1%) achieving ≥50% prescription rates while 232 hospitals (44.8%) prescribed to fewer than 10% of eligible heart failure patients, highlighting an implementation gap in evidence-based therapy.

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November 19, 2024

Analysis Maps Broad Semaglutide Eligibility

An estimated 136.8 million U.S. adults are eligible for semaglutide, a number exceeding current eligibility for statins, according to an analysis.

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November 18, 2024

Skin Disease Signals Hidden Heart Risks

Psoriasis not only marks the skin but also significantly raises the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and cardiovascular death, highlighting an urgent need for cardiovascular screening in these patients.

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November 18, 2024

Study Links Coffee Timing to Mortality Risk in Diabetes

A temporal link between coffee timing and mortality reveals that drinking coffee between 5:00-8:00 AM was associated with a 41% higher risk of cardiovascular mortality in patients with diabetes, while consumption between 8:00 AM-noon reduced risk by 21%.

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November 13, 2024

Unique Genetic Risks Found for Aortic Stenosis

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November 13, 2024

COVID-19 Tied to Higher Myocarditis Risk

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November 13, 2024

AHA/AAP Update Pediatric Drowning Response Protocols

When respiratory arrest is corrected by rescue breathing that interrupts the drowning process, the death rate is 44% compared to 93% when full CPR is needed—a stark difference highlighting the critical importance of early intervention in pediatric drowning cases.

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November 12, 2024

Cholesterol Swings: New Dementia Warning Sign

High fluctuations in total cholesterol were associated with a 60% increase in dementia risk, while stable levels showed significantly lower cognitive decline over six years in a study of 9,846 elderly adults.

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