Metformin, Weight Management to Stop Type 2 Diabetes in Kids Metformin, Weight Management to Stop Type 2 Diabetes in Kids
It may be possible to predict progression of type 2 diabetes in kids with prediabetes through a few important screening tests — notably A1c plus nonfasting glucose — and possibly stop it in its tracks.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 12, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

Pulsed-Field Ablation for AF: The Promise and the Reality Pulsed-Field Ablation for AF: The Promise and the Reality
John Mandrola asks Dhiraj Gupta about the ADVENT trial of pulsed-field ablation for atrial fibrillation and his experience in the UK with this technology that is not yet approved for use in the US.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 11, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news

Pragmatic Solutions to'Catastrophic' Global Stroke Burden Pragmatic Solutions to'Catastrophic' Global Stroke Burden
Urgent measures to reduce stroke burden worldwide are needed, with an emphasis on low- and middle-income countries, concludes a report from the World Stroke Organization and the Lancet Neurology Commission.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 11, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Many Young Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Skip Medications Many Young Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Skip Medications
Struggles with housing and food security as well as concerns about medication side effects appear to exacerbate a lack of medication adherence.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 11, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Redefining CVD Risk: CV-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome Redefining CVD Risk: CV-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome
A new formal definition of CKM syndrome from the American Heart Association reflects the strong interplay among metabolic risk factors, chronic kidney disease, and the cardiovascular system.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 10, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Hybrid Approach Improves A1c in Urban Patients With Diabetes Hybrid Approach Improves A1c in Urban Patients With Diabetes
For urban individuals with type 2 diabetes and increased A1c levels, blood glucose could improve significantly with a combination of mobile and in-person interventions, suggests US study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 10, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

Growing'Tranq' Threat Poses Challenges for PCPs Growing'Tranq' Threat Poses Challenges for PCPs
With the growing prevalence of the animal tranquilizer xylazine, or ' tranq, ' more testing and research will be key, according to a new study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 9, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Spreading Out Daily Meals May Boost Heart Failure Survival Spreading Out Daily Meals May Boost Heart Failure Survival
Taking longer between first and last meals of the day may indirectly improve metabolic health for some heart failure patients, propose researchers from preliminary findings that go against intermittent fasting.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 9, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Don't Fear POTS: Tips for Diagnosis and Treatment Don't Fear POTS: Tips for Diagnosis and Treatment
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome can challenge doctors. Cardiologists Pam Taub and Michelle O ' Donoghue discuss how to diagnose and treat, and when to refer to a specialty clinic.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 9, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news

Oct 06 2023 This Week in Cardiology Oct 06 2023 This Week in Cardiology
Coated vs uncoated ASA, a new trial in CAD, conflicts of interest, first AF in the hospital, and changing HTN scoring and CHADSVASC are the topics John Mandrola, MD, covers in this week ' s podcast.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 6, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news

ACP Revises Standard on Determining Cardiorespiratory Death ACP Revises Standard on Determining Cardiorespiratory Death
The American College of Physicians revisited the Uniform Determination of Death Act and revised only the determination of cardiorespiratory death standard.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 6, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Optimal Antiplatelet Regimen in & quot;Bi-Risk & quot; ACS? Optimal Antiplatelet Regimen in & quot;Bi-Risk & quot; ACS?
The large OPT-BIRISK trial adds important information to the complex puzzle of antithrombotic therapy after PCI for acute coronary syndrome, says one expert.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 6, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

History of Heart Transplant Tied to Worse Pregnancy Outcome History of Heart Transplant Tied to Worse Pregnancy Outcome
Pregnant women who have had a heart transplant are at increased risk for myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, or other serious maternal outcomes during hospitalization for delivery.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 5, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

The How and Why of Quad Therapy in Reduced-EF Heart Failure The How and Why of Quad Therapy in Reduced-EF Heart Failure
Four experts explain nuances of the multidrug strategy and why it should be easy to implement. Given its slow uptake in practice, what forces are conspiring against it?Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 5, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Surveilling Heart Rejection: A Guide to Noninvasive Methods Surveilling Heart Rejection: A Guide to Noninvasive Methods
Dr Michelle Kittleson shares noninvasive monitoring strategies for heart transplant rejection.American College of Cardiology & Medscape (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 5, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news