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NYU Langone Health earns No. 1 spot in neurology and neurosurgery for the third straight year

NYU Langone Health has reaffirmed its position as the nation's top hospital for neurology and neurosurgery, securing the No. 1 ranking for the third straight year in U.S. News & World Report's annual assessment of leading hospitals.

16 Jul 2024

Advocate Health selected for CMS GUIDE Model aimed at advancing dementia care

Advocate Health has been selected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, aimed to support advanced dementia patients and their caregivers in bridging the gaps associated with inequalities in dementia care.

10 Jul 2024

From Dr. Oz to heart valves: A tiny device charted a contentious path through the FDA

In 2013, the FDA approved an implantable device to treat leaky heart valves. Among its inventors was Mehmet Oz, the former television personality and former U.S. Senate candidate widely known as "Dr. Oz."

9 Jul 2024

Combined use of popular diabetes drugs likely to offer additional protection against heart and kidney disease

New research shows combined use of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) is likely to offer additional protection against heart and kidney disease in patients with diabetes.

8 Jul 2024

Study shows safety of pulsed field ablation for treating patients with atrial fibrillation

Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is safe for treating patients with common types of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to the largest study of its kind on this new technology, led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

8 Jul 2024

Novel compound amplifies naloxone's power to reverse overdoses

In a Stanford Medicine-led study, researchers combed through billions of compounds to find one that could enhance naloxone’s ability to fend off more potent opioids, with promising results in mice.

4 Jul 2024

Implementing patient-centered palliative care may help improve quality of life for people with heart disease

Implementing patient-centered palliative care therapies, including prescribing, adjusting or discontinuing medications as needed, may help control symptoms and improve quality of life for people with heart disease, according to "Palliative Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disease," a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's journal, Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

1 Jul 2024

Study examines the impact of private equity acquisitions on cardiology practices

Over the past decade, 342 cardiology clinics have been acquired by private equity firms, with over 94% of those occurring between 2021 and 2023, according to a study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, and presented at the AcademyHealth 2024 Annual Research Meeting in Baltimore.

1 Jul 2024

Global burden of heart failure: prevalence, incidence, and risk factors unveiled

Review provides a comprehensive overview of the global burden of heart failure, highlighting variations in prevalence, incidence, risk factors, and outcomes across different geographical regions and populations.

30 Jun 2024

Plant-based meats may boost heart health despite being ultra-processed, study finds

Study reveals that plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) may offer cardioprotective benefits compared to animal meat, but their classification as ultra-processed foods warrants further long-term research.

30 Jun 2024

Microscopic changes in the liver can be used to predict pancreatic cancer spread

Microscopic changes in the liver can be used to predict if, and where, pancreatic cancer may spread in the body.

28 Jun 2024

Using liver biopsies to identify predictors of pancreatic cancer metastasis

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine with an international team have used liver biopsies to identify cellular and molecular markers that can potentially be used to predict whether and when pancreatic cancer will spread to an individual's liver or elsewhere, such as the lung.

28 Jun 2024

New study reveals rare genetic variants significantly increase atrial fibrillation risk

Researchers identified rare genetic variants that significantly increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, enhancing AF risk stratification by combining these with polygenic risk scores.

28 Jun 2024

Targeted gene therapy may reduce AML burden and protect the heart from cardiotoxicity

Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine found that a targeted gene therapy may make acute myeloid leukemia (AML) more sensitive to chemotherapy, while also protecting the heart against toxicity often caused by cancer treatments.

27 Jun 2024

Plant-based meat substitutes show promise for heart health

Even though there is substantial variability in the contents and nutritional profiles of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs), the nutritional profiles tend to reflect a heart-healthy dietary pattern.

26 Jun 2024

Study finds women lost more of their body weight on average with semaglutide than men

Researchers performed a secondary analysis of the semaglutide treatment effect in people with obesity and heart failure with a preserved left ventricular ejection fraction program that included individuals with diabetes mellitus, stratified by biological sex.

26 Jun 2024

AI transforming cardiovascular care with groundbreaking diagnostic and prognostic innovations

AI tools are revolutionizing cardiovascular healthcare by enhancing diagnostics, prognostics, and biomarker detection, thus improving the precision and efficacy of care. The review also addresses the potential risks and challenges in integrating AI into clinical workflows.

25 Jun 2024

Study reveals high rates of aspirin use for CVD prevention among older adults

A survey representing about 150 million adults annually suggests that aspirin use for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains prevalent among older adults, contrary to recommendations from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.

24 Jun 2024

Semaglutide provides double benefit for women with heart failure

Semaglutide, a medication initially developed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, significantly improves symptoms in men and women with a common type of heart failure that has had few therapeutic options.

24 Jun 2024

Bariatric surgery lowers heart risks and death rates in obese patients with sleep apnea

A Cleveland Clinic study shows that bariatric surgery performed in patients with obesity and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a significantly lower risk of death and major adverse cardiovascular events, compared with patients who did not have the surgery.

21 Jun 2024

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Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

NYU Langone Health earns No. 1 spot in neurology and neurosurgery for the third straight year

Advocate Health selected for CMS GUIDE Model aimed at advancing dementia care

From Dr. Oz to heart valves: A tiny device charted a contentious path through the FDA

Combined use of popular diabetes drugs likely to offer additional protection against heart and kidney disease

Study shows safety of pulsed field ablation for treating patients with atrial fibrillation

Novel compound amplifies naloxone's power to reverse overdoses

Implementing patient-centered palliative care may help improve quality of life for people with heart disease

Study examines the impact of private equity acquisitions on cardiology practices

Global burden of heart failure: prevalence, incidence, and risk factors unveiled

Plant-based meats may boost heart health despite being ultra-processed, study finds

Microscopic changes in the liver can be used to predict pancreatic cancer spread

Using liver biopsies to identify predictors of pancreatic cancer metastasis

New study reveals rare genetic variants significantly increase atrial fibrillation risk

Targeted gene therapy may reduce AML burden and protect the heart from cardiotoxicity

Plant-based meat substitutes show promise for heart health

Study finds women lost more of their body weight on average with semaglutide than men

AI transforming cardiovascular care with groundbreaking diagnostic and prognostic innovations

Study reveals high rates of aspirin use for CVD prevention among older adults

Semaglutide provides double benefit for women with heart failure

Bariatric surgery lowers heart risks and death rates in obese patients with sleep apnea

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