All participants were free of ASCVD and had no history of statin use at the start of the study.
The new technique uncovers hidden inflammation in patients who, despite undergoing extensive treatment for the condition, had worsening symptoms.
TAVR was initially associated with greater benefits than surgery, but that difference faded by the end of the first year.
Johns Hopkins researchers demonstrated the worthiness of the concept this year.
James Januzzi Jr., MD, said the treatment's overall impact was neutral, but he and his team saw "a very clear and encouraging signal."
New imaging protocols proposed to curb rise of cardiovascular infections
Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.
Researchers develop new method for early detection of Alzheimer’s
Higher levels of amyloid protein in the blood correlate with MRI images of the brain that are consistent with dementia.
University developing AI-enhanced imaging system to aid domestic violence victims
George Mason University received an anonymous $4.85M donation to advance the project.
Cannabis use may cause false positives on nuclear imaging scans
Edibles can reduce gut motility and complicate gastric emptying, a new Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology study finds.
MRI anxiety worse for girls from minority backgrounds, study finds
Latina girls ages 8-13 were placed in an MRI and given an emotional processing test to measure fear response.
Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 adverse health outcomes, including CVD-related death and diabetes
Data from nearly 9.9 million participants were included in the team’s final analysis. The group emphasized the important role governments can play in trying to reverse the world's reliance on these products.
FDA approves cardiac ultrasound enhancement drug for pediatric patients
The safety and efficacy for using Definity was backed by three successful clinical studies.
AI shows potential to diagnose wrist fractures as well as radiologists
Manual reviews of X-rays remains important, because the true effectiveness of AI is still hard to quantify.
