Research Summaries

Research Summary
Research Summary
05/13/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
Excess visceral fat, rather than BMI alone, is a key driver of cardiovascular risk in people with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy. The study authors presented their findings at the Conference on...
05/13/2025
Expert Q&A
Expert Q&A
05/07/2025
In this expert interview, Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH discusses guideline-based and emerging strategies for reducing recurrent ischemic stroke risk. From dietary interventions and blood pressure control to...
05/07/2025
ACC.25 Conference Coverage
ACC.25 Conference Coverage
04/09/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
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...
04/09/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
02/13/2025
Kate Young
A new study reveals that most patients discontinue GLP-1 receptor agonists within a year, with significantly higher dropout rates among those using them for weight loss rather than diabetes management. ...
02/13/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/11/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
Individuals with prediabetes who achieve a weight loss of at least 5% experience significant improvements in insulin sensitivity and reductions in visceral fat, suggesting that remission of prediabetes can...
10/11/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
05/16/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Anthony Calabro, MA
A retrospective cohort study comparing thick and thin liquid diets for patients with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) and dysphagia yielded mixed results.
05/16/2024
Research summary
Research summary
04/16/2024

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
A team of researchers investigated the use of coconut water as an adjunct therapy for patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis.
04/16/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
03/11/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Anthony Calabro, MA
Researchers compared people with HIV initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) with demographically matched people who do not have HIV and did not receive ART to determine whether HIV-specific factors, such...
03/11/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
02/28/2024

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
Researchers found that the current recommendations for vitamin D intake in individuals are not enough for patients to reach optimal vitamin D levels.
02/28/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
11/22/2023
Anthony Calabro, MA
Researchers compared the effects of once-weekly semaglutide (2.4 mg) with a placebo during a 52-week period in patients with HFpEF and a BMI of 30 or higher.
11/22/2023