Clinical Research

Premature menopause linked to substantial long-term heart risks
Starting menopause before the age of 40 could increase a woman's lifetime risk of coronary heart disease by up to 40%.
Cold weather responsible for many more stroke and heart attack deaths than heat
While heat consistently gets more attention in terms of public health messaging, new data show just how dangerous the cold can be.
MRI findings detail how a 'leaky' barrier can damage the brain years after head injuries
New evidence suggests the BBB can remain compromised following a head injury, even years after it first occurred.
Single injection could help heal heart attack damage
Amplifying the body’s natural release of a specific hormone may reduce stress on the heart and limit long‑term damage after myocardial infarctions.
Researchers develop program that can spot falsified radiology reports written by AI
“With generative AI becoming more capable of producing remarkably convincing radiology reports, there’s a greater risk of fabricated reports being used to falsify medical histories and support fraudulent claims,” the team cautioned.

Low doses of radiation still increase risk of leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma

A new study found cumulative radiation exposure of 16 mSv to red bone marrow can cause an increased rate of some hematological malignancies.

Following heart failure guidelines could save 1.2 million lives per year

Millions of heart failure patients who qualify for standard medical therapies do not receive treatment due to poor health literacy, limited access to care and medication costs.

AURORA trial results for Flurpiridaz F-18 PET vs. SPECT discussed by principal investigator Jamshid Maddahi, MD.

'This could be a paradigm shift': How PET with newly approved flurpiridaz compares to SPECT

GE HealthCare's flurpiridaz, the PET radiotracer that recently received FDA approval, offers several key benefits over SPECT. Jamshid Maddahi, MD, discussed the details in an exclusive interview.

Do cancer treatments increase a patient's risk of cardiovascular disease?

Older cancer survivors appear to face higher risks of stroke, heart attack and heart failure. Early screening and preventative measures can help.

Post-mastectomy radiation therapy can be safely shortened prior to breast reconstruction

New research suggests that treatment regimens can be nearly halved without increasing the risk of recurrence or complications further down the road.

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Cardiology groups cheer new bill that would improve access to Medicare claims data

If passed, this bill would help clinician-led clinical registries explore Medicare data for research purposes. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Cardiology both shared public support for the bipartisan legislation.

Focal pulsed field ablation (PFA) is a safe, effective treatment option for premature ventricular contractions (PVC), according to new data published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology.[1]

PFA ablation safe, effective for treating premature ventricular contractions

Early data suggest PVC ablation with PFA technology is associated with a high success rate and minimal complications.

Long-term survival after valve-in-valve TAVR similar with self-expanding, balloon-expandable valves

Severe prosthesis-patient mismatch was more common with balloon-expandable valves, but that difference did not appear to impact outcomes.

Clinical Research

Premature menopause linked to substantial long-term heart risks

Cold weather responsible for many more stroke and heart attack deaths than heat

MRI findings detail how a 'leaky' barrier can damage the brain years after head injuries

Single injection could help heal heart attack damage

Researchers develop program that can spot falsified radiology reports written by AI