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AI-based imaging performs equally well as ultrasound in guiding heart procedures

Patients with narrowing of at least 50% in three major coronary arteries did equally well when treated with a minimally invasive stent placement guided either by ultrasound-based imaging or by a novel, artificial-intelligence-powered (AI), non-invasive imaging technique derived from angiography, researchers reported at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).

31 Mar 2025

Does COVID-19 affect heart rate variability after recovery?

Researchers determine the impact of mild COVID-19 on heart rate variability.

31 Mar 2025

FAME-3 study reveals similar outcomes for CABG and PCI in severe triple-vessel heart disease

In sharp contrast to earlier studies, patients with severe triple-vessel heart disease fared equally well whether they underwent open-heart bypass surgery (CABG) or a less invasive procedure called PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) at five years of follow-up, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

31 Mar 2025

Research shows clopidogrel as better long-term therapy than aspirin after PCI

People at high risk for recurrent cardiac events following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a procedure to open blocked arteries, experienced significantly better outcomes with clopidogrel rather than aspirin as their long-term antiplatelet therapy, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

31 Mar 2025

Heart failure patients benefit from dapagliflozin after TAVR procedure

Patients with heart failure who took dapagliflozin, a sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor, after undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) were significantly less likely to die or experience worsening heart failure at one year compared with patients who did not take the drug, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

31 Mar 2025

Can natural supplements backfire? Review explains how and why

A new review uncovers how common natural supplements can both protect and endanger health, depending on dose, duration, and delivery—and points to next-gen technologies as the key to unlocking their full therapeutic power.

31 Mar 2025

New trial shows oral semaglutide reduces cardiovascular events in diabetes patients

Both the injectable and oral forms of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, have gained recent attention for their effectiveness against weight gain, high blood sugar, and even alcohol cravings.

31 Mar 2025

Eating ultra-processed food daily increases depression risk in older adults

Eating four or more servings of ultra-processed food daily increases the risk of depression by 10% in older adults and modestly reduces their mental health-related quality of life.

30 Mar 2025

Bentracimab reverses ticagrelor's antiplatelet effects during surgery and bleeding events

A drug developed as an antidote to the antiplatelet agent ticagrelor safely and effectively reversed ticagrelor's antiplatelet effects in patients undergoing urgent surgery or experiencing major bleeding, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).

29 Mar 2025

Semaglutide improves maximal walking distance in people with symptomatic PAD and Type 2 diabetes

Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonist, significantly improved maximal walking distance in people with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) and Type 2 diabetes in the first-of-its kind trial to evaluate the use of a GLP-1 agonist to manage PAD.

29 Mar 2025

Study aims to determine best method for statin prescription in coronary heart disease

A new study by researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City aims to determine the best method to screen and evaluate patients who are at risk of developing coronary heart disease and which patients would benefit from taking a statin medication to lower cholesterol.

29 Mar 2025

Discrimination exposure found to raise anxiety, depression risks among racial and ethnic groups

A new study found that more than half of US adults encounter some form of discrimination, and that this mistreatment may fuel higher chances of depression and/or anxiety among specific racial and ethnic groups due to cultural, social, and systemic factors.

28 Mar 2025

Machine learning identifies key comorbidities predicting premature death in IBD patients

Researchers use machine learning models to investigate patterns between multimorbidity and premature deaths among decedents with irritable bowel disease.

28 Mar 2025

Expanded access to anti-obesity medications could boost life expectancy and save society billions

A new USC Schaeffer Center white paper finds expanded access to anti-obesity medications would lead to significant increases in life expectancy and disease-free years while generating a substantial societal return on investment, even after accounting for treatment costs.

27 Mar 2025

New medical database enhances obesity research and treatment

A new medical database automatically compiles the medical records of obese patients and those suffering from obesity-related diseases in a uniquely comprehensive and reliable manner.

27 Mar 2025

Study reveals progressive breast shrinkage after breast-conserving therapy

For women with early-stage breast cancer, breast-conserving therapy (BCT) including radiation therapy (RT) leads to progressive reduction in breast size over time, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

27 Mar 2025

Older Americans support insurance coverage for obesity medications

A large majority of older Americans feel that health insurance – including Medicare – should cover anti-obesity medications, according to a new University of Michigan study.

27 Mar 2025

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Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

AI-based imaging performs equally well as ultrasound in guiding heart procedures

Does COVID-19 affect heart rate variability after recovery?

FAME-3 study reveals similar outcomes for CABG and PCI in severe triple-vessel heart disease

Research shows clopidogrel as better long-term therapy than aspirin after PCI

Heart failure patients benefit from dapagliflozin after TAVR procedure

Can natural supplements backfire? Review explains how and why

New trial shows oral semaglutide reduces cardiovascular events in diabetes patients

Eating ultra-processed food daily increases depression risk in older adults

Bentracimab reverses ticagrelor's antiplatelet effects during surgery and bleeding events

Semaglutide improves maximal walking distance in people with symptomatic PAD and Type 2 diabetes

Study aims to determine best method for statin prescription in coronary heart disease

Discrimination exposure found to raise anxiety, depression risks among racial and ethnic groups

Machine learning identifies key comorbidities predicting premature death in IBD patients

Expanded access to anti-obesity medications could boost life expectancy and save society billions

New medical database enhances obesity research and treatment

Study reveals progressive breast shrinkage after breast-conserving therapy

Older Americans support insurance coverage for obesity medications

Unraveling CD47's role in bone fracture healing

High blood pressure can lead to structural changes in the kidneys

Unveiling leptin signaling in the DMH for metabolic effects

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