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Alzheimer's Progression May Be Slowed by Targeted Magnetic Pulses, Study Suggests

— In phase II trial, transcranial stimulation led to significant differences versus placebo

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Omega-3 Supplements Show Benefit in APOE4 Carriers

Trial finds DHA can penetrate the brain before dementia onset

Nov 01, 2024
Cardiac Arrest Drug Administration Route a Toss Up

Two randomized trials compared intraosseous and intravenous routes for the initial access attempt

Oct 31, 2024
Tricuspid Valve Replacement Finds Surer Footing With TRISCEND II's 1-Year Report

Evoque device helped outcomes in severe tricuspid regurgitation, with some safety caveats

Oct 31, 2024
Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery in Teens Persisted at 10 Years

Remission of coexisting conditions was also maintained, long-term data show

Oct 30, 2024
Tricuspid Valve Replacement Finds Surer Footing With TRISCEND II's 1-Year Report

Evoque device helped outcomes in severe tricuspid regurgitation, with some safety caveats

Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery in Teens Persisted at 10 Years

Remission of coexisting conditions was also maintained, long-term data show

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

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ASA Advises No Longer Holding GLP-1 Agents Prior to Surgery for Most Patients

New guidance replaces earlier rec of a 1-week and 1-day hold of injectable and oral GLP-1 agents

Oct 30, 2024
A photo of a patient's perspective of an anesthesiologist lowering a mask.
Colchicine Goes Belly-Up in a More Definitive Heart Attack Trial

Larger CLEAR OASIS 9 trial could not replicate past results

Oct 30, 2024
TCT over a photo of Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C.
Wegovy Cut Albuminuria by Half in Non-Diabetic CKD

However, 24 weeks of the GLP-1 had no impact on eGFR

Oct 29, 2024
ASN over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
Cold Weather Heart Attacks; Preemptive Valve Procedures Flop; Better Bleeding Score

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Oct 29, 2024
Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.
Heart Attack Patients Who Receive Heparin ASAP Are Better Primed for Cath Lab

Administration at first medical contact at PCI hospital tied to more spontaneous reperfusion

Oct 29, 2024
TCT over a photo of Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C.
SGLT2 Inhibitor Carry-Over Benefits Last How Long?

Trial follow-up defines the need for long-term treatment in protecting the kidneys and heart

Oct 29, 2024
ASN over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
Stent-Like Hybrid on Track for Lofty Long-Term Goals in PCI

Stent-related events plateaued 6 months after DynamX implant

Oct 28, 2024
TCT over a photo of Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C.
No Kidney Benefit With Finerenone in Heart Failure Patients

Anti-mineralocorticoid agent reduced albuminuria, but not eGFR-based kidney outcome

Oct 28, 2024
ASN over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
Major Win for Preemptive TAVR in Symptomless Aortic Stenosis

Larger pool of TAVR candidates suggested by EARLY TAVR trial results

Oct 28, 2024
TCT over a photo of Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C.
Opinion
Going Beyond Hearing Aids for Equal Care Access

Hearing loss is only becoming more prevalent

Oct 27, 2024
 A photo of a female physician using sign language to communicate with her female patient who is also wearing a hearing aid.
Metformin and Congenital Abnormalities; Deprescribing in Patients With Dementia

Also in TTHealthWatch: best medications for opioid use disorder

Oct 26, 2024
TTUHSC EL PASO HEALTHWATCH with their logo and photos of Rick Lange, MD, and Elizabeth Tracey
Stroke Survivors With Afib Could Start DOACs Earlier

Safety shown with no difference in recurrent strokes

Oct 25, 2024
A CT scan of ischemic stroke at left frontal - temporal - parietal lobe
Opinion
A Case of Broca's Aphasia

An excerpt from Theodore H. Schwartz's book, Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery

Oct 25, 2024
A computer rendering of a transparent human head with Broca’s area of the brain highlighted.
Ozempic Linked With Lower Risk of Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Large observational study suggests further research is warranted

Oct 24, 2024
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