Research Summaries

Timelines
Notable FDA Approvals
Timelines
07/27/2026
July 2026 included several FDA drug and biologic approvals across a range of therapeutic areas. This timeline highlights the key alerts our publication covered throughout the month, giving readers a quick,...
07/27/2026
FDA APPROVAL
FDA APPROVAL
07/16/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA approval provides physicians with a once-daily oral PCSK9 inhibitor option to reduce LDL-C in adults with high cholesterol, including those with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.
07/16/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
04/21/2026
Kate Young
In a post hoc analysis of the SURPASS-CVOT randomized clinical trial, researchers found that tirzepatide was associated with fewer cardiorenal events than dulaglutide in high-risk type 2 diabetes.
04/21/2026
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
04/06/2026
Kate Young
New reports link SARS-CoV-2 and RSV to persistent cardiopulmonary risk and describe distinct postviral lung and brain changes in a mouse model.
04/06/2026
Guideline Update
Guideline Update
03/18/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
New guideline recommendations from the ACC/AHA and 9 partner organizations prioritize earlier treatment, refined atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk prediction, and broader use of lipid biomarkers...
03/18/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
01/12/2026
Kate Young
A large observational cohort study published in Annals of Internal Medicine examined the effectiveness of statin therapy for primary prevention in adults with type 2 diabetes stratified by predicted 10-year...
01/12/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
12/22/2025
Kate Young
A large Nordic randomized clinical trial evaluated whether adding ticagrelor to aspirin improves 1-year cardiovascular outcomes after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for acute coronary syndrome...
12/22/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
12/15/2025
Ashton L. Stahl
In a long-term analysis of the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly trial cohort, investigators evaluated whether daily low-dose aspirin for primary prevention provides sustained cardiovascular benefit...
12/15/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
12/01/2025
Kate Young
A large systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American Heart Association evaluated evidence from 155 studies worldwide, identifying strong associations between several viral...
12/01/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/21/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
In a nationally representative cohort, adolescents and young adults with optimal cardiovascular health later had lower risks of gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy than peers with...
10/21/2025