June 10, 2025

Gastric Bypass Lowers Cardiac Risk Long Term

Over 39,000 patients were followed for up to 11 years in a large national study comparing major heart event risks after gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.

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June 10, 2025

FDA Pledges Week-Long Drug Reviews

New leadership outlines accelerated approval processes, AI integration, and food additive restrictions to address the chronic disease epidemic

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June 06, 2025

RSV or COVID: Which Strains the Heart?

A study of 32,960 hospitalizations finds 10.9% of patients with RSV experienced acute cardiovascular events, with significantly higher adjusted odds than boosted and unboosted COVID-19 cases.

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June 04, 2025

Case Study: EV-ICD and Epicardial Ablation in a 40-Year-Old Patient

A 40-year-old man presented with palpitations and dizziness that had been ongoing for several days. EMS found that he was in sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia and performed cardioversion to restore regular heart rhythm. In conversation with care providers, the patient recalled a prior episode of chest pain that had lasted for several days. He was brought to Temple Health for further care.

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June 04, 2025

Stroke Risk in Down Syndrome: Underestimated?

A large population study found that individuals with Down syndrome face a significantly higher risk of stroke, particularly at younger ages, while their risk of heart attack is generally similar to the general population but elevated before age 40.

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May 28, 2025

Sleep, Time, Exercise Shift Heart Biomarkers, Study Finds 

Short sleep, late blood draws, and intense workouts significantly change common cardiovascular biomarkers, suggesting key variables often go unaccounted for in heart risk assessments.

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May 23, 2025

BP Pills: Does Timing Matter? 

A large Canadian study of 3,357 patients found that taking blood pressure medication at bedtime did not reduce deaths or heart events compared to morning dosing.

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May 23, 2025

BP Pills: Does Timing Matter? 

A large Canadian study of 3,357 patients found that taking blood pressure medication at bedtime did not reduce deaths or heart events compared to morning dosing.

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May 22, 2025

Voices on the Go: Top Podcasts for Physicians

Physicians are tuning to podcasts that combine clinical insight, career development, and storytelling.

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