December 19, 2024

Large Acetaminophen Study Reveals New Risks

In a large cohort study of 180,483 acetaminophen users aged 65 or older, researchers found that use was associated with a 36% increased risk of lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

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December 18, 2024

Physicians With Kids Face Large Pay Gaps

Physician compensation remains a central concern in health care, influenced by educational debt, specialty-specific variations, and evolving employer policies.

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December 12, 2024

Brief, Vigorous Activity May Lower CV Risk in Women: Study Findings

A recent study shows that even 3.4 minutes of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity per day could significantly reduce cardiovascular risk, particularly in non-exercising women.

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December 11, 2024

Magnesium Deficiency Linked to MAFLD Risk

A recent study found that severe magnesium deficiency raises the odds of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease significantly, highlighting the importance of comprehensive measures for evaluating deficiency and its clinical implications.

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December 10, 2024

ASCVD Risk Elevated in Cutaneous Lupus

Recent study in JAMA Dermatology shows patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus have a 72% higher risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, emphasizing the need for targeted screening and management.

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December 09, 2024

Do SGLT2i, GLP-1 RAs Cut Pneumonia, Sepsis Risk?

In the largest real-world study to date, GLP-1 receptor agonists reduced pneumonia risk by 40% in type 2 diabetes patients.

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December 09, 2024

Breast Calcifications Linked to CVD Risk

A recent study found that women with breast arterial calcification detected on mammograms face an approximately 50% increase in risk of cardiovascular events and mortality. The findings suggest that BAC may serve as an early marker of cardiovascular disease risk.

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December 09, 2024

CLEAR Trial: Evaluating Spironolactone in Post-MI Care

A recent study evaluated the routine use of spironolactone in patients with myocardial infarction to assess its effect on cardiovascular outcomes.

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December 06, 2024

Poor Oral Health Could Raise Risk of Infection, Cardiovascular Event in Patients With CKD, on Dialysis

Recent research highlights the increased risk of surgical site infections in advanced chronic kidney disease patients and a link between inadequate dental care and cardiovascular disease and pneumonia.

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