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Finerenone's approval by the FDA to treat type 2 diabetes–associated chronic kidney disease was supported by data from the phase 2 FIDELIO-DKD trial; now, the results of FINEARTS-HF show real-world application for patients living with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction or mildly reduced ejection fraction.

Deepak Bhatt, MD, Mount Sinai Heart, highlights the kidney-specific outcomes of the pivotal EMPACT-MI clinical trial in an interview at the 2024 European Society of Cardiology Congress.

The obesity epidemic is a global crisis, with experts from around the world emphasizing the importance of short-term strategies, long-term solutions, and multidisciplinary collaboration as they advocate for the heart health of their patients.

At the 25th International AIDS Conference, Emmanuel Nazaire Essam, MD, MPH, presented the analysis, "Medicaid Insurance Expansion and Its Association With HIV Outcomes in Nebraska, USA: An Observational Prospective Cohort Study."

Christopher Kramer, MD, vice president of the American College of Cardiology, discusses the newest data on finerenone for heart failure presented during the FINEARTS Hot Line session at the European Society of Cardiology Congress.

David Thompson, PhD, Queen’s University Belfast, expands on previous research he conducted that calls for cardiovascular health care providers to actively address care inequities evident in practice and policy.

Anna Mueller, MD, and Amir Ahmadi, MD, of Mount Sinai, highlight gaps in risk assessment tools for acute coronary syndrome, calling for more comprehensive screening strategies.

A joint session from the European Society of Cardiology and the World Heart Federation examined the impact of noise, climate change, and air pollution on cardiovascular disease.

A survey of patients with myasthenia gravis in 5 European countries suggests patients wait on average about a year after symptom onset before they are given an accurate diagnosis.

Researchers found low rates of patient involvement in first-line ovarian cancer treatment decisions in Europe and the US from 2017 to 2020 despite the increasing use of targeted therapies, like poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors.

After moderating an emerging science session on acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction care, Dipti Itchhaporia, MD, American College of Cardiology, discussed the growing inclusivity in clinical trials through innovative digital tools and addressed the impact of GLP-1 therapies on cardiovascular treatment.

Pregnant and postpartum women who have cardiovascular (CV) disease represent a high-risk group of patients who require specialized care and intense monitoring for optimal health of them and their baby.

Twice-yearly inclisiran (Leqvio) monotherapy showed clinically meaningful and statistically significant LDL-C lowering in patients at low or moderate risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in the V-MONO study.

New STEP-HFpEF findings presented at this year’s European Society of Cardiology Congress add to the many accolades this glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist has already received for the numerous benefits it can produce among patients living with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

Although rare, clinicians should be familiar with the symptoms and management of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)–related cardiovascular adverse effects or myocarditis.

A new survey highlights lack of awareness about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among older adults, posing increased health risks for those with chronic conditions.

Mark Bleackley, PhD, Incannex, discusses the notable and surprising observations from the ongoing RePOSA study, and the developmental challenges they have encountered with their cannabinoid pharmacotherapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

At the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2024, attendees examine how cardiology practice evolves with access to new technology and innovative approaches.

Research at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024 evaluated lipid-lowering therapy beyond statins alone in patients with high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.

Symptom-triggered testing via the fast-track pathway identified early-stage high-grade serous ovarian cancer in 1 in 4 women, potentially leading to better survival outcomes.

Regardless of duration of type 2 diabetes, sodium-glucose cotransporter inhibitors prevented cardiovascular events, according to research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024.

This newest approval for amivantamab is the second approval in 6 months for the EGFR and MET bispecific antibody.

Researchers examined the impact of baricitinib withdrawal and retreatment on hair regrowth in patients with severe alopecia areata.

In part 1 of our interview with Leland Metheny, MD, he explained how a new triple-target chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy works in multiple myeloma.

Infectious diseases were the leading causes of death on the first Labor Day, just ahead of a major epidemiological shift that brought both vaccines to fight these deadly ailments but also the rise of cigarette smoking.

An 18% reduction in acute care encounters for respiratory tract infections among infants 8 weeks or younger was identified following the implementation of New York's paid family leave policy.

The accuracy of the cancer antigen (CA)–125 test in predicting ovarian cancer varies by ethnicity, primarily due to factors like age and comorbidities rather than ethnicity itself.

Patients on specialty medications may face many barriers that prevent them from getting on or staying on therapy, but a specialty pharmacy integrated into a health system can help address these issues, explained Ryan Nix, PharmD, MMHC, of Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy.

The probability of overall survival after 1, 5, and 10 years was predicted by a nomogram model, which found that worse Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) stage was associated with worse outcomes.

Providing health care for Olympic athletes can put a heavy burden on both the competitors and their doctors to deliver that care and to pay for such care in the long term.