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New Rule Allows HIV-Positive Organ Transplants

Previously, such transplants could be done only as part of research studies

Nov 26, 2024
Many Drinkers Cut Back After Starting Obesity Meds, Study Finds

In WeightWatchers study, 45% decreased their alcohol use after initiating a weight-loss drug

Nov 26, 2024
Study: CKD Not Worsened With Gout Treatment

It might even help, researchers say

Nov 25, 2024
CGM Uptake Very Low for Vulnerable Diabetes Populations

But how to achieve equitable use remains "complicated," says expert

Nov 22, 2024
Study: CKD Not Worsened With Gout Treatment

It might even help, researchers say

CGM Uptake Very Low for Vulnerable Diabetes Populations

But how to achieve equitable use remains "complicated," says expert

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Persistent Shoulder Pain in a Dialysis Patient?

Consider metastatic or ectopic calcification in diagnosing unexplained symptoms in ESRD patients

A mature male describes his shoulder pain to his male doctor.
What Caused This Man's Weakness and Hematuria?

Lab tests, physical exam not helpful -- but history-taking offers a clue

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GLP-1 Use Prior to Surgery: Analyzing the Updated Guidance

Balancing aspiration risk with the consequences of medication discontinuation

Nov 20, 2024
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Metformin, Lifestyle Changes Fail to Reduce Afib Burden

Standard of care prevails in single-center trial

Nov 20, 2024
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Potassium Binder Cuts Hyperkalemia Risk in HF Patients on Spironolactone

More patients taking sodium zirconium cyclosilicate achieved normokalemia vs placebo recipients

Nov 20, 2024
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Sacubitril/Valsartan Curbs Cardiotoxicity From Chemotherapy

Benefit shown in trial of patients flagged for high risk of cardiotoxicity

Nov 20, 2024
AHA over a photo of McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL.
Nasal Spray Diuretic Shows Potential for Heart Failure in Trial of Healthy Adults

Intranasal bumetanide demonstrated safety, bioequivalence with its oral and IV counterparts

Nov 19, 2024
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Over 50% of U.S. Adults Qualify for Ozempic, Wegovy

Most are eligible for weight management indication

Nov 18, 2024
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Multimarker Urine Test Promises to Improve Lupus Nephritis Diagnosis, Prognosis

Accuracy above 85% in early testing -- far better than proteinuria and biopsy

Nov 18, 2024
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Novel CRISPR-Cas9-Based Promising in ATTR Cardiomyopathy

One-time treatment with nexiguran ziclumeran tied to decline in serum TTR levels in phase I trial

Nov 17, 2024
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Tirzepatide Officially Puts GLP-1 Meds on the Map for Heart Failure Benefit

SUMMIT trial able to show clinical benefit beyond quality-of-life improvement

Nov 16, 2024
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Intensive Blood Pressure Control Benefits People With Type 2 Diabetes Too

BPROAD trial replicates SPRINT trial findings in diabetes population in China

Nov 16, 2024
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Multiple Chronic Conditions and Death; Diabetes Treatment for Gout

Also in TTHealthWatch: frailty as a predictor of dementia

Nov 16, 2024
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GLP-1 Drugs Could Help People With Alcohol Use Disorder

Real-world data suggested semaglutide, liraglutide reduced AUD-related hospitalizations

Nov 13, 2024
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ObesityWeek Roundup: Patients More Likely to Ration Weight-Loss Drugs

Plus: oral semaglutide outcomes and incident hypertension in teens on GLP-1 drugs

Nov 11, 2024
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Inching Toward a Blood Test for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Researchers try to address challenge of distinguishing HCM from other cardiomyopathies

Nov 11, 2024
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