In a large cluster randomized crossover trial, an institutional policy of benzodiazepine restriction during cardiac surgery did not significantly reduce postoperative delirium within 72 hours.
A new analysis of the POISE-3 trial reveals that tranexamic acid significantly reduces major perioperative bleeding in patients who undergo general surgery without increasing the risk of cardiovascular...
Despite advancements in guideline-directed therapy, heart failure readmissions remain high. At the American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Meeting 2025, Shudhanshu Alishetti, MD, outlined how...
In a large, matched-cohort study, patients with coronary artery disease receiving colchicine plus an SGLT2 inhibitor had significantly lower risks of mortality, MACE, ischemic stroke, and atrial...
Researchers set out to determine the prevalence of pickleball-related fractures examined in United States emergency departments from 2002 to 2022, as well the demographics associated with those fractures....
A retrospective cohort study suggested that colchicine prophylaxis at urate-lowering therapy initiation may lower cardiovascular event risk in patients with gout.
The US Preventive Services Task Force assessed the benefits and harms of osteoporosis screening in adults aged 40 years or older without a known diagnosis of osteoporosis or history of fragility fractures.
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The FDA is seeking a cap on nicotine levels in cigarettes and certain tobacco products at minimally or nonaddictive levels. This initiative, if finalized, would be what the FDA calls a “significant step”...
A new study led by the Congenital Heart Initiative explores quality of life, mental health, and physical activity outcomes in a large cohort of adults with congenital heart disease.
