Agency notes that counterfeit pills often contain fentanyl and methamphetamine
More Congenital Heart Defects Seen in Babies Born Via Fertility Treatment
Increased odds of major and severe congenital heart defects seen after assisted reproductive technology versus spontaneous conception
About 6.7 Million Americans Older Than 20 Years Have Heart Failure
Prevalence expected to continue increasing and reach 11.4 million in 2050; lifetime risk for heart failure up to 24 percent
Study Looks at Efficacy of Hemoglobin Thresholds for Transfusion
30-day risk for death/MI increased with lower hemoglobin thresholds for transfusion in patients with acute MI, anemia
AHA and ACC Update Cardiovascular Management Guideline for Noncardiac Surgery
Stepwise approach to perioperative cardiac management can help doctors decide whether surgery should proceed
Time-Restricted Eating Improves Glycemic Regulation in Metabolic Syndrome
TRE Improved HbA1c by −0.10 percent compared with standard-of-care nutritional counseling alone
Event-Free Survival Extended With Long-Term Finerenone in Heart Failure
Long-term finerenone extends event-free survival up to three years for heart failure with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction
Body Roundness Index Trajectory Tied to Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
In a longitudinal cohort, middle-aged and older Chinese people with moderate-stable and high-stable BRI had increased risk for CVD
Type 2 Diabetes Incidence Up With Higher Intake of Ultraprocessed Food
Heterogeneity was seen across UPF subtypes, with lower incident type 2 diabetes for breads, cereals, plant-based alternatives
Global Prevalence of Congenital Heart Disease at High Altitude ~9 Percent
However, authors note this is likely underestimated and underdiagnosed