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Cardiology

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Microplastics in Water; New NCD for CardioMEMS; Valve Surgery Amid Los Angeles Fires

— Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

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Good Response to Obesity Treatment in Childhood Improved Outcomes Down the Line

Findings represent "a hopeful message that early intervention truly matters," researcher says

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GLP-1 Agents' Risks and Benefits Broader Than Previously Thought

VA researchers found lower risks for 42 diverse outcomes and increased risks for 19 others

Jan 20, 2025
Palliative Care in the ED; Eyeing Risk Factors for Stroke

Also in TTHealthWatch: improving outcomes in large strokes

Jan 18, 2025
Online Sellers of Compounded GLP-1s Often Don't Mention Risks

And 40.5% noted efficacy claims not listed on the labels of their originator products

Jan 17, 2025
Palliative Care in the ED; Eyeing Risk Factors for Stroke

Also in TTHealthWatch: improving outcomes in large strokes

Online Sellers of Compounded GLP-1s Often Don't Mention Risks

And 40.5% noted efficacy claims not listed on the labels of their originator products

Cardiology Case Studies

What Caused Patient's Heart Palpitations and Periodic Weakness?

ECG findings clarify those of a thorough physical and patient history

 A photo of glasses, a pen, and a stethoscope lying on an electrocardiogram.
Breast Cancer Patient Develops Heart Palpitations and Dyspnea

Symptom resolution after stopping anti-HER2 therapy suggests treatment-related cardiotoxicity

A photo of a young woman at a desk clutching her chest.
Repeated Syncope in a Woman With No Known Heart Disease

Idiopathic ventricular fibrillation can affect people with no clinical evidence of heart disease

A photo of a mature woman sitting on a couch with her head in her hands.

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Ozempic/Wegovy and 14 Other Drugs Selected for Medicare Price Negotiation

25 drugs chosen so far comprise about a third of Medicare Part D spending on prescription drugs

Jan 17, 2025
 A photo of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on the stage during an event to lower prescription drug cost
Aortic Stenosis Outcomes Worsen With Cardiac Amyloidosis Also in the Picture

Dual diagnosis comes with increased risks of mortality, heart failure hospitalization

Jan 16, 2025
A computer rendering of the heart with the aortic valve highlighted.
One Racial Group Is Less Likely to Go Through With Bariatric Surgery

No disparity emerges, though, in discussing weight-loss surgery with a healthcare provider

Jan 16, 2025
 A photo of a surgeon standing in front of a surgical robot.
Pope Injured; Dietitian Defends Ultraprocessed Foods; Woman Dies Midflight

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Jan 16, 2025
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Experts Pitch Major Overhaul to How Obesity Is Diagnosed

Global commission makes the case to move beyond BMI, incorporate other measures of body fat

Jan 14, 2025
A photo of a physician holding a small chalkboard which reads: Diagnosis: Obesity
Opinion
Here's What It Will Take to Grow HIV-Positive to HIV-Positive Transplant Access

Updated federal regulations are an essential step, but more work remains

Jan 14, 2025
A photo of surgeons performing a kidney transplant.
Medicare for Renal Denervation; Cardiac Telemetry App Recall; Stroke Flags in Eyes

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Jan 14, 2025
Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.
What Do We Know About the Pink Flame Retardants Used to Slow the Los Angeles Fires?

Potential effects on environment and wildlife

Jan 14, 2025
A photo of air tanker dropping fire retardant on the Palisades Fire of Los Angeles, Jan. 10, 2025.
Intra-Arterial Lytics After Successful Stroke Thrombectomy Did Not Improve Outcomes

Study results were neutral for periprocedural intra-arterial urokinase, tenecteplase

Jan 13, 2025
A computer rendering of a thrombus blocking a blood vessel.
Dementia Cases to Double in the U.S.

1 million adults projected to develop dementia each year by 2060

Jan 13, 2025
A computer rendering of nerve cells affected by amyloid plaques.
Diabetes Med for Kidney Stones? Exercise and Heart Failure

Also in TTHealthWatch: catheter material for PICC lines

Jan 11, 2025
TTUHSC EL PASO HEALTHWATCH with their logo and photos of Rick Lange, MD, and Elizabeth Tracey
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation After Tai Chi Improves Sleep in Older Adults

Randomized trial in China finds cognitive benefit, too

Jan 10, 2025
A photo of a woman receiving transcranial magnetic stimulation.
High Levels of Radon Exposure: Risk Factor for Gestational Diabetes?

Significant link only seen in mothers-to-be who had ever smoked

Jan 10, 2025
A photo of a radon gas test kit.
Over 17,000 Docs Reject RFK Jr.; Trump's Disease-Border Plan; Afib and Eye Strokes

Health news and commentary gathered by app staff

Jan 10, 2025
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
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