March 14, 2025

Maternal Health Trajectories: CVD Risks Start Before Pregnancy

Women with adverse pregnancy outcomes had higher BMI, BP, and glucose 10 years before pregnancy and persistently elevated risks up to 15 years postpartum, a new cohort study finds.

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March 14, 2025

Reduced-Dose Anticoagulants Lower Bleeding, Study Finds

Findings indicate that while non-inferiority was not established, the reduced-dose regimen resulted in fewer bleeding complications without a marked increase in venous thromboembolism (VTE) recurrence.

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March 14, 2025

No Increased Cardiovascular Risk with Nicotinamide Use: Study

Analysis of over 13,000 patients across two cohorts found that nicotinamide exposure was not associated with increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events

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March 14, 2025

Study: EVT Fails to Improve Stroke Outcomes

EVT did not result in a lower level of disability or mortality than best medical treatment alone, researchers report in a new NEJM study.

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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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March 13, 2025

Multivitamins After MI: Any Benefit for Patients with Diabetes?

The primary endpoint occurred in 35% of both the OMVM and placebo groups, according to a randomized trial evaluating multivitamins in post-MI patients with diabetes.

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March 13, 2025

FDA Chief Counsel Resigns Two Days In

U.S. FDA's chief counsel resigns amidst controversy surrounding her appointment and connections to mifepristone during the Biden administration.

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March 13, 2025

TV Limits Cut Heart Risk in Diabetes-Prone

New research reveals one-hour daily TV viewing may significantly reduce cardiovascular disease risk among those with genetic predisposition to Type 2 diabetes, potentially offering a simple intervention strategy for preventing atherosclerotic events.

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March 12, 2025

Tobacco Use Higher Among Adults With Disabilities, Study Finds

Despite declines in tobacco use, adults with disabilities had higher usage rates. Differences in use across cumulative disabilities persisted or worsened, the study found.

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