Research Summary
Research Summary
03/24/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
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....
03/24/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
03/13/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
A retrospective cohort study suggested that colchicine prophylaxis at urate-lowering therapy initiation may lower cardiovascular event risk in patients with gout.
03/13/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
02/24/2025
Kate Young
A new study has found that older men with elevated serum phosphate levels face a significantly increased risk of fractures.
02/24/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
02/04/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
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. ...
02/04/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
01/28/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
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”...
01/28/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
11/15/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
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.
11/15/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/24/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
In a study that assessed pericoronary adipose tissue (PCAT) density, researchers noted an association between higher PCAT density and greater coronary plaque burden and cardiovascular disease in people with...
10/24/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/12/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
A recent study found that non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers are associated with significantly less bradycardia during sinus rhythm compared with beta-blockers in patients with non-permanent...
10/12/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
09/24/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
Researchers developed a cohort study of more than 14,000 participants to determine whether there is an association between statin initiation and a reduced risk of mortality and major adverse cardiovascular...
09/24/2024
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
03/21/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Anthony Calabro, MA
On March 8, the FDA approved the injectable weight loss medication, semaglutide, for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death in adults with heart...
03/21/2024