May 07, 2025

FDA Approves Low-Dose Chlorthalidone Tablet

The FDA has approved HemiClor, a 12.5-mg chlorthalidone tablet, providing patients with a low-dose option.

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May 01, 2025

Phthalates Linked to Cardiovascular Mortality Globally

Researchers linked di-2-ethylhexylphthalate plastic exposure to over 350,000 cardiovascular deaths and 10 million years of life lost, supporting calls for international regulatory measures.

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April 29, 2025

New Oral Option Approved for GCA

The FDA approved Rinvoq (upadacitinib) as the first and only oral Janus kinase inhibitor for the treatment of giant cell arteritis in adults, providing a steroid-sparing option for achieving sustained remission.

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April 25, 2025

Multidimensional Sleep Health Affects Heart

Sleep is not a unitary physiologic experience, the AHA states in its new scientific statement, which redefines how physicians should assess sleep’s impact on cardiometabolic health.

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April 24, 2025

Large Trial Finds No Stroke Benefit From CEP, Study

A large U.K. trial found that routine use of cerebral embolic protection did not decrease the incidence of stroke within 72 hours among patients undergoing TAVI.

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April 23, 2025

New Tool Offers Practical Visual Perception Screening for Stroke Survivors

“Existing tests are not always feasible to complete at the acute stage because of their length, reliance on verbal communication, or cumbersome testing materials that make it difficult to complete at bedside.”

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April 21, 2025

Audiometric Hearing Loss Major Dementia Risk

"Up to 32% of incident dementia cases could be attributable to clinically significant audiometric hearing loss," revealing the potential impact of treating hearing impairment for dementia prevention in older adults.

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April 21, 2025

New Insights on Intracerebral Hemorrhage Recurrence

This study found that nearly 50% of recurrent intracerebral hemorrhage events occurred adjacent to previous events.

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April 17, 2025

Eyebrows Signal Understanding Gaps in Conversation

Eyebrow furrows can silently signal 'I've not received enough information.'

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