Clinical

The FINEARTS-HF late-breaking data were forefront at the 2024 European Society of Cardiology Congress in London.

Early data suggest chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy can achieve meaningful long-term results.

The rates of discontinuation due to inefficacy or adverse events for biosimilars and originators of etanercept and adalimumab were similar, according to an analysis of a prospective registry.

Educational principles implemented after 1998 may have led to lower mortality rates in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) receiving care from doctors trained after that point.

The eye condition, which can induce the loss of central vision, could see effective treatment options pending FDA approval.

A key opinion leader explores new and promising treatment approaches for managing advanced stages of Friedreich ataxia.

"Now we can actually focus and look at the disease itself, treat the heart disease itself, which is the plaque in the coronary arteries, as opposed to treating the risk of disease," Amir Ahmadi, MD, Mount Sinai, says in an interview at the European Society for Cardiology Congress.

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.

In patients with heart failure with mildly reduced and preserved ejection fraction, finerenone reduced the risk of heart failure worsening or hospitalizations compared with placebo, explained John McMurray, MD, the co–principal investigator of the FINEARTS-HF trial.

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.

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 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.

Jason Romancik, MD, a board-certified hematologist at Emory Winship Cancer Institute, discusses the current treatment landscape in aggressive lymphoma and drivers of high care costs.

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.

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.

A key opinion leader explores therapeutic approaches targeting inflammation to alleviate symptoms in COPD and asthma patients.

An expert in COPD delves into biomarkers indicative of type 2 inflammation and recommends diagnostic tests for assessing inflammation in COPD patients.

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.

While it can seem overwhelming or difficult to decide where to start addressing racial and ethnic disparities in health care, the key is to focus on a manageable area that can be built upon.

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.

A physician examines clinical trial results that impact their approach to treating patients with Friedreich ataxia.

Kristen Whitney, DO, FAAD, dermatologist within the Allegheny Health Network, discusses advancements in dermoscopy, predicting that emerging technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) will improve dermatologists' efficiency in monitoring and diagnosing skin conditions.

Early-stage detection of colorectal cancer (CRC) could be achieved using a noninvasive multiomics liquid biopsy test, according to a recent study.

The authors said their findings also suggest AXL inhibition might be an important therapeutic strategy.