Cardiology
Rise In Primary PCIs Hasn’t Reduced Acute MI Mortality
Although an increase in the number of primary percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) performed in many countries has not
Dr. Abu Bakar · 12 min read
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Medicaid Expansion Prevents Thousands Of Breast Cancer Deaths
Recent analyses and policy conversations point to a clear link between Medicaid expansion and improved outcomes for people
Rayan Salih · 8 min read
Cardiology
A Stanford Study: Why mRNA COVID Vaccines Can Trigger Heart Inflammation
Research released this week reveals how mRNA-based COVID vaccines, including the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna options, can trigger myocarditis
Rayan Salih · 1 min read
Oncology
Molecular Signature Predicting Polycythemia Vera Progression
A newly described molecular signature promises to help clinicians predict which patients with polycythemia vera (PV) are most
Rayan Salih · 7 min read
Clinical Briefs
Ferroptosis Biology And Role In Liver Disease: Implications
Ferroptosis is a novel form of iron-dependent regulated cell death, characterized by the production of toxic lipid peroxides….
Dr. Abu Bakar · 11 min read
Innovation & Devices
Anifrolumab in the Real-World Management of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Anifrolumab has been described as a game-changer for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and first real-world experience
Rayan Salih · 8 min read
Oncology
The Clinical and Regulatory Milestone of Zongertinib in First-Line NSCLC
Hernexeos announced that the U.S. FDA granted Accelerated Approval for the treatment of first-line patients with unresectable or
Rayan Salih · 9 min read
Mental & Behavioral Health
Pegzilarginase: Accelerated Approval For Arginase 1 Deficiency (ARG1-D) Hyperargininemia
Immedica Pharma, a global fast-growing specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to providing innovative therapies to unmet medical needs, today
Rayan Salih · 10 min read
Neurology
Speed-Based Cognitive Training Lowers Alzheimer’s, Dementia Risk
More emphasis has been put on alternatives to medication, and some exercises may lower the risk of suffering
Rayan Salih · 1 min read
Oncology
Researchers Find COVID mRNA Vaccines Boost Cancer Survival
New research suggests COVID mRNA vaccines may do more than prevent SARS‑CoV‑2 infection: they appear to boost the
Rayan Salih · 8 min read
Cardiology
Valcare Reports First US Transseptal Implant Of Amend Annuloplasty
We report the first transseptal implantation of the transpalmonary AMEND annuloplasty system in the United States.
Rayan Salih · 10 min read
Mental & Behavioral Health
Microglia And Sleep Disorders: Explained For Clinicians
For tonight’s Deep Dive we’ll explore how the body’s largest gland – and indeed possibly the most important
Dr. Abu Bakar · 12 min read
Mental & Behavioral Health
Spirituality and Harmful or Hazardous Alcohol and Other Drug Use
Spirituality is recognized as a positive influence in the lives of individuals who engage in problematic alcohol and
Dr. Abu Bakar · 9 min read
Oncology
Ocular Toxicity From New Oncology Agents: Safety Review
As use of targeted cancer and immunotherapies has increased, duration of therapy and use of multiple agents concurrently,
Dr. Abu Bakar · 13 min read
Infectious Disease
Gut Microbiota, Immunoglobulin A, and Vaccine Efficacy
The gut microbiota has recently been recognized as an important factor affecting the efficacy of vaccines.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 13 min read
Innovation & Devices
Extending Mental Health Interventions Beyond Therapy Settings
Why It Matters Many common therapies are time sensitive and include strategies that are typically practiced outside of
Dr. Abu Bakar · 13 min read
Cardiology
FDA Approves CT Angiography System For Cardiac Conduction Imaging
New software now available allows medical imaging software used to image the heart’s conduction pathway to create a
Dr. Abu Bakar · 13 min read
Cardiology
Lipid Management Challenges In CKD, HIV, And Cancer Care
Management of lipid levels in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, and cancer
Dr. Abu Bakar · 15 min read
Cardiology
Medication Adherence: The Missing Link In Cholesterol Care
Adherence in cholesterol therapy is taking medication for lowering lipids on time (on the right days and the
Dr. Abu Bakar · 15 min read
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Miracle Drugs: Breakthroughs Or Overhyped In Medicine?
There has been a “miracle drug” renaissance in recent years with a new generation of weight loss and
Dr. Abu Bakar · 15 min read
Infectious Disease
Symptom Transitions Predict TB Risk In Serial Active Case-Finding
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global public health problem.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 10 min read
Innovation & Devices
Optimizing Oral Therapy in Ulcerative Colitis: Removing Error Codes
For people living with ulcerative colitis (UC), a newly available oral therapy, carotegrast methyl (CGM), offers a vital
Egbavwe Pela · 7 min read
Health Policy
If Cannabis Helps Sleep, Why Does Science Say It Doesn’t?
Cannabis has long been touted as an insomnia cure, but many experts say it’s not a viable long-term
Rayan Salih · 6 min read
Endocrinology & Metabolism
FDA Expands Zepbound Label To Allow Use With Eli Lilly’s KwikPen
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completed labeling updates for Eli Lilly’s Zepbound (tirzepatide), a first-in-class combination
Rayan Salih · 4 min read