The REC-CAGEFREE I randomized trial revealed disappointing results regarding the use of drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty as the initial strategy for de novo coronary artery stenoses. In comparison to stenting, DCB with rescue use of drug-eluting stents (DES) nearly doubled the composite 24-month rate of cardiovascular death, target vessel myocardial infarction (MI), and clinically and
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Patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib) and stable coronary artery disease (CAD) often face complex treatment decisions regarding antithrombotic therapy. A recent study, the EPIC-CAD trial, compared the efficacy of edoxaban monotherapy to dual antithrombotic therapy in this patient population. The findings of this trial, presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) meeting and simultaneously
Potassium supplementation has long been considered a standard practice after cardiac surgery in order to prevent post-surgical atrial fibrillation. However, a recent randomized clinical trial has revealed that this common practice may not be as effective as previously thought. According to the study presented at the European Society of Cardiology meeting, maintaining high potassium levels
The APOE4 gene has long been a subject of debate in Alzheimer’s research, but a recent consensus reached by a working group of senior investigators from the Alzheimer’s Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP) has definitively confirmed its toxicity. According to Jeffery Vance, MD, PhD, of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, APOE4 is the
Recent actions taken by the FDA will have a significant impact on tobacco retailers across the United States. With the issuance of a final rule, retailers will now be required to adhere to stricter regulations regarding the sale of tobacco products. These regulations are in response to the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act signed in December
There has been a recent surge in cases of the Oropouche virus among travelers returning to the U.S. from Cuba. This virus, also known as sloth fever, has infected more than 20 individuals, raising concerns among health officials. While there have been no reported deaths from the virus in the U.S., the Centers for Disease
A recent cohort study has shed light on the association between first-line antidepressants and the risk of falls and related injuries among older adults. The study, which included over 100,000 Medicare beneficiaries newly diagnosed with depression, found that the use of certain first-line antidepressants was linked to a decreased risk of falls and related injuries
In light of the scrutiny surrounding President Biden’s health, it is alarming how little information is available regarding the medical history of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Despite numerous inquiries, the White House has not released any medical records or physician letters on Vice President Harris. This lack of transparency raises concerns about her current
Dr. Matthew Gorski from Northwell Health in Great Neck, New York, brings up an interesting point about the risk for pterygium in patients who are not surfers. This eye condition is commonly associated with ultraviolet radiation exposure, but it is important to consider that it can affect individuals who are not involved in water sports.
Recently, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), has been hospitalized after being infected with West Nile virus. According to a spokesperson, Dr. Fauci is currently recuperating at home and is expected to make a full recovery. This news has raised concerns due to the seriousness