March 06, 2025

Younger Age, Active SLE, Prednisone Tied to Pericarditis Recurrence

Researchers found that younger age, active systemic lupus erythematosus, and prednisone use significantly increase the risk of recurrent pericarditis in lupus patients.

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March 06, 2025

Diabetes Control Declines, Especially Among Young Adults

Researchers find that U.S. diabetes prevalence remained stable from 2013 to 2023, but glycemic control worsened, particularly in young adults, a trend associated with increased cardiovascular risk.

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March 06, 2025

Study Finds Reduced Fitness Levels in Pediatric Cardiac Patients

Children with inherited cardiac disease had lower V̇O2max and physical activity levels than healthy peers, with fitness deficits linked to clinical, functional, and behavioral factors, according to a multicenter study.

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March 06, 2025

Stress Raises Women's Cryptogenic Stroke Risk: Study

Researchers find that moderate stress levels are associated with a 78% increased risk of unexplained strokes in women under 50, potentially offering new insights for prevention strategies in this demographic.

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March 06, 2025

An Estimated 31 Million Americans Borrowed for Medical Bills in 2024

A new West Health-Gallup Survey survey reveals insights into medical debt across all income levels and demographics in the United States.

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March 05, 2025

FDA Monthly Round-Up: Key February Updates

February's FDA approvals feature advancements in cardiology, neurology, infectious diseases, and rare disorders, including the first trials for genetically modified pig kidney transplants and novel treatments for Parkinson’s disease and spinal muscular atrophy.

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March 03, 2025

More States Fast Track Foreign-Trained Physicians

Since 2023, nine states have waived U.S. residency requirements for some foreign-trained physicians, with more states considering similar changes.

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March 03, 2025

SJS/TEN Linked to Increased Stroke, Heart Disease Risk

The risk of cardiovascular mortality in Stevens-Johnson syndrome survivors peaked within a year and persisted for up to 7 years.

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March 03, 2025

FDA Approves First New Stroke Thrombolytic in 30 Years

The FDA has approved tenecteplase for acute ischemic stroke, offering a faster and simpler administration compared to alteplase based on findings from the AcT trial.

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