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Forget sterile tumors: Cancers house unique microbiomes
A comprehensive analysis of over 17,000 tumor samples confirms distinct microbial signatures across 35 cancer types, influencing prognosis and treatment response.
Jideytro offers new hope for ROS1-positive NSCLC after prior therapy
The FDA approved Jideytro for previously treated ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer, providing a new option for this rare subtype.
Lung Transplants Extend Survival for Select Stage 4 Cancer Patients
Lung transplantation significantly extended survival for a highly selected cohort of stage 4 lung cancer patients whose disease had not spread beyond the chest.
Variceal Bleeding Management: EASL 2026 Skills Centre Focuses on Endoscopic and Pharmacological Strategies
EASL 2026 Skills Learning Centre will address variceal bleeding, highlighting current evidence for endoscopic and pharmacological interventions.
Alcohol and Sugar: A Dual Metabolic Challenge for Patients
Patients consuming alcohol and high-sugar diets face a compounded metabolic risk, impacting liver function and glucose regulation. Clinicians must address both factors.
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: An Overview
A recent review outlines the mechanisms, diagnosis, and management of metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in adults.
Nearly 1 in 10 With Primary Biliary Cholangitis Have CKD
Liver-Directed Treatment Shows Efficacy in Metabolic Dysfunction
EASL 2026: Liver and Spleen Elastography for Fibrosis Assessment
Severe VT in ischaemic cardiomyopathy: Why current care isn't enough
A case of sustained ventricular tachycardia in ischaemic cardiomyopathy highlights the complexities of managing severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction.
Smartphones and Pacemakers: Separating Fact from Electromagnetic Fiction
Modern smartphones pose minimal risk of electromagnetic interference with pacemakers and ICDs, provided a safe distance is maintained.
Heart Failure Treatment in 2026: A Clinical Overview
Heart failure management has changed substantially over the past decade. This clinical overview covers the four pillars of guideline-directed medical therapy, the role of device therapy, and emerging treatments entering practice in 2026.
Cardiovascular risk: Why men die earlier, women live sicker
For atrial fibrillation, integrated pathways may beat individual fixes
Pulsed Field Ablation: A New Frontier for Atrial Fibrillation?
What Is an SGLT2 Inhibitor? Mechanism, Indications, and Evidence
SGLT2 inhibitors block renal glucose reabsorption to lower blood sugar and protect the heart and kidneys. A clinical primer on mechanism, approved agents, key trial evidence, and safety.
Why lifestyle advice alone still dominates obesity searches
Despite advances in pharmacotherapy, Google searches for obesity management remain heavily skewed towards lifestyle interventions, indicating a persistent public perception.
Metabolic Syndrome: Is it accelerating your patients' brain aging?
Metabolic syndrome, affecting one in four adults, significantly accelerates brain aging and increases the risk of cognitive decline, impacting neurovascular health.
Dopamine Agonists: A Fading Role in Parkinson's Treatment?
Dopamine agonists, once a cornerstone for Parkinson's disease, face increasing scrutiny due to neuropsychiatric side effects and limited long-term motor benefits.
Chronic Migraine: Is the Gut-Brain Axis the Missing Link?
Chronic migraine frequently co-occurs with gastrointestinal issues, suggesting a gut-brain axis involvement through dysbiosis and inflammation.
Football Headers Linked to Cognitive Decline, Neurodegeneration
Repeated head impacts from football headers correlate with increased risk of cognitive impairment and neurodegenerative disease, particularly in former professional players.
Creatine Supplementation: Limited Evidence for Brain Health Benefits
TBI Linked Bidirectionally With Psychiatric and Neurologic Conditions
Eptinezumab Improves Cognitive Symptoms in Migraine Patients
Multiple MyelomaDonor T-cells prevent CMV complications in blood cancer patients
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AI in the ED: Can algorithms truly accelerate acute cardiac care?
Tzield expands its reach: A new option for recently diagnosed pediatric type 1 diabetes
Migraine Linked to Increased Vascular Dementia Odds in Observational Data
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GLP-1 Agonists: Do They Prevent Heart Disease in the General Population?
GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce cardiovascular risk in obese individuals with established CVD, but their benefit in primary prevention remains unclear.
Factor XIa Inhibitors After Heart Attack: A New Antithrombotic Path?
Factor XIa inhibitors offer a novel antithrombotic strategy after myocardial infarction, aiming for reduced bleeding risk compared to current agents.
Eplontersen: Can a new RNAi therapy change ATTR-CM outcomes?
Eplontersen significantly reduced transthyretin protein levels and improved clinical endpoints in ATTR amyloid cardiomyopathy.
Aficamten: A New Path for Non-Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
Aficamten shows promise for non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition with limited treatment options. The drug targets cardiac myosin, reducing contractility and improving symptoms.
Ruling Out Heart Attacks Faster: The PRESC1SE-MI Study's ED Impact
The PRESC1SE-MI study demonstrated a novel algorithm using high-sensitivity troponin I can safely rule out myocardial infarction in the emergency department within one hour.
Do Statins Still Benefit Patients Over 70 Without Prior CVD?
The STAREE trial investigated statin use for primary prevention in individuals over 70, challenging long-held assumptions about cardiovascular benefit in this age group.
Why Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy Remains Underdiagnosed
Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) often presents with non-specific symptoms, leading to significant diagnostic delays and missed opportunities for early intervention.
Can Factor XIa Inhibitors Reduce Post-MI Bleeding Without Compromising Efficacy?
Factor XIa inhibitors aim to reduce thrombotic events in acute coronary syndrome patients while minimizing bleeding risk, a critical balance in post-MI care.
Faster Heart Attack Rule-Out: Can PRESC1SE-MI Deliver on ED Efficiency?
A new strategy for ruling out myocardial infarction in emergency departments, using high-sensitivity troponin and clinical risk scores, demonstrated high safety and reduced length of stay.
Do Statins Prevent Dementia in Healthy Older Adults? STAREE Trial Weighs In
The STAREE trial investigated statin use in healthy adults over 70, finding no reduction in dementia incidence but a modest cardiovascular benefit.
Aficamten targets non-obstructive HCM, a disease with no approved drug
Aficamten shows promise for non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition lacking specific approved therapies.
ESC Congress 2026: The 59 Pivotal Trials You Need to Know
Fifty-nine pivotal trials will present at ESC Congress 2026, covering major cardiovascular disease areas from heart failure to arrhythmia.
Lipoprotein(a) Risk: Define, Test Early, Optimise Management
Elevated lipoprotein(a) is an independent, causal risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Early identification and management are critical.
GLP-1 Agonists: Do They Prevent Heart Disease in the General Population?
GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce cardiovascular risk in obese individuals with established CVD, but their benefit in primary prevention remains unclear.
Factor XIa Inhibitors After Heart Attack: A New Antithrombotic Path?
Factor XIa inhibitors offer a novel antithrombotic strategy after myocardial infarction, aiming for reduced bleeding risk compared to current agents.
Eplontersen: Can a new RNAi therapy change ATTR-CM outcomes?
Eplontersen significantly reduced transthyretin protein levels and improved clinical endpoints in ATTR amyloid cardiomyopathy.
Aficamten: A New Path for Non-Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
Aficamten shows promise for non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition with limited treatment options. The drug targets cardiac myosin, reducing contractility and improving symptoms.
Ruling Out Heart Attacks Faster: The PRESC1SE-MI Study's ED Impact
The PRESC1SE-MI study demonstrated a novel algorithm using high-sensitivity troponin I can safely rule out myocardial infarction in the emergency department within one hour.
Do Statins Still Benefit Patients Over 70 Without Prior CVD?
The STAREE trial investigated statin use for primary prevention in individuals over 70, challenging long-held assumptions about cardiovascular benefit in this age group.
Why Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy Remains Underdiagnosed
Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) often presents with non-specific symptoms, leading to significant diagnostic delays and missed opportunities for early intervention.
Can Factor XIa Inhibitors Reduce Post-MI Bleeding Without Compromising Efficacy?
Factor XIa inhibitors aim to reduce thrombotic events in acute coronary syndrome patients while minimizing bleeding risk, a critical balance in post-MI care.
Faster Heart Attack Rule-Out: Can PRESC1SE-MI Deliver on ED Efficiency?
A new strategy for ruling out myocardial infarction in emergency departments, using high-sensitivity troponin and clinical risk scores, demonstrated high safety and reduced length of stay.
Do Statins Prevent Dementia in Healthy Older Adults? STAREE Trial Weighs In
The STAREE trial investigated statin use in healthy adults over 70, finding no reduction in dementia incidence but a modest cardiovascular benefit.
Aficamten targets non-obstructive HCM, a disease with no approved drug
Aficamten shows promise for non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition lacking specific approved therapies.
ESC Congress 2026: The 59 Pivotal Trials You Need to Know
Fifty-nine pivotal trials will present at ESC Congress 2026, covering major cardiovascular disease areas from heart failure to arrhythmia.
Lipoprotein(a) Risk: Define, Test Early, Optimise Management
Elevated lipoprotein(a) is an independent, causal risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Early identification and management are critical.
