The REC-CAGEFREE I randomized trial has shed light on the inadequacy of drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty as the initial strategy for de novo coronary artery stenoses. According to the findings presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) meeting by Ling Tao, MD, PhD, of Xijing Hospital in Xi’an, China, DCB with rescue use of
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Patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib) and stable coronary artery disease (CAD) have seen positive results with edoxaban (Savaysa) monotherapy, according to the EPIC-CAD trial. The study revealed that a 12-month composite of death, myocardial infarction, stroke, embolism, urgent revascularization, or bleeding events occurred less frequently in patients on edoxaban monotherapy compared to those on dual
A recent randomized clinical trial conducted by Dr. Benjamin O’Brien, MD, PhD, at Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, has shed light on the ineffectiveness of keeping potassium levels high after cardiac surgery in preventing post-surgical atrial fibrillation (Afib). Contrary to common practice, the study found that there was no significant difference in the occurrence of new-onset Afib
Recent findings from a working group of senior investigators, assembled by the Alzheimer’s Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP), have shed new light on the controversial role of the APOE4 gene in Alzheimer’s research. The consensus reached by the group suggests that the APOE4 gene is definitively toxic, marking a significant breakthrough in the field of Alzheimer’s
Tobacco retailers across the United States will soon be faced with additional responsibilities as a result of the FDA’s recently issued final rule on tobacco product sales. One of the most notable changes is the increase in the minimum age for certain restrictions on tobacco product sales, which was raised from 18 to 21 following
The Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever, is a virus that originates from forested tropical areas. It was first discovered in 1955 in a forest worker in Trinidad, and named after a nearby village and wetlands. The virus is primarily transmitted by small biting flies called midges, as well as some species of mosquitoes.
A recent cohort study found that first-line antidepressants may have a protective effect against falls and related injuries in older adults. The study, which included over 100,000 Medicare beneficiaries with newly diagnosed depression, showed that the use of certain antidepressants was associated with a decreased risk of falls compared to no treatment. This has significant
The lack of transparency regarding Vice President Kamala Harris’ medical history has raised concerns among the public. With President Biden’s health being scrutinized, it is surprising to see the absence of medical records or physician letters about Harris. This information is crucial for the public to assess the health and well-being of their political leaders.
In the medical field, professionals constantly face a wide array of challenges and considerations when treating patients. From the risk of pterygium in non-surfers to the use of prophylactic antibiotics for Olympians, the range of topics discussed by experts such as Matthew Gorski and Jonathan Finnoff highlights the diverse perspectives within the medical community. It
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the renowned former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), has recently been hospitalized after being infected with the West Nile virus. However, the good news is that he is now on the path to recovery at home, as confirmed by a spokesperson. Despite the ordeal, Fauci is