By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, March 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will no longer fund new research on how climate change affects people’s health, …
Consistently Higher Systolic BP During Pregnancy Tied to Long-Term Hypertension Risk
Findings seen even among individuals with systolic blood pressure within the subclinical range
Heart Failure Patients With Ejection Fraction Improvement Rarely Withdrawn From Meds
Withdrawing renin-angiotensin inhibitors/angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists tied to higher one-year mortality, morbidity
Tenecteplase Is Reasonable Alternative to Alteplase for Ischemic Stroke
No significant difference seen in terms of effectiveness or safety outcomes, including functional independence at discharge
FDA OKs Amvuttra to Treat Heart Conditions
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, March 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for a serious heart condition that affects …
Food Insecurity Tied to Incident Cardiovascular Disease Events
Findings seen during 18+ years of follow-up and persist when accounting for sociodemographic factors
Sonolysis Reduces Risk for Periprocedural Cerebrovascular Events During Carotid Endarterectomy
Significant reduction seen in primary end point of composite incidence of ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, death within 30 days
Tirzepatide, Semaglutide Not Cost-Effective at Current Prices
Tirzepatide and semaglutide offer long-term health benefits, but would require discounts to reach $100,000/QALY threshold
ACC: Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Risk for MI in People Aged 50 Years and Younger
Increased risk seen for adverse cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure, mortality
Risk of Developing Cancer Up for Children With Congenital Heart Disease
Mothers with a newborn with congenital heart disease also have increased risk of cancer