Entries by aaron

Pulsed field ablation not superior to radiofrequency ablation in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: ESC Study

Pulsed field ablation did not have superior efficacy to radiofrequency ablation in patients with drug-resistant paroxysmal (intermittent) atrial fibrillation, according to results from a late-breaking trial presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2025. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia. Patients whose AF is not controlled by antiarrhythmic […]

Sleep problems in early teens associated with future self-harm: Study

Self-harm in young people is a major public health concern, rates are rising, and the adolescent years presents a critical period of intervention. Another modern challenge facing adolescents is sleep deficiency, with global reductions in total sleep time and inconsistent sleep patterns, and as many as 70% of teenagers getting inadequate sleep. Published today in […]

ESC Releases 2025 Guidelines on Heart Disease in Pregnancy: 10 Key Takeaways

Belgium: The European Society of Cardiology (ESC), endorsed by the European Society of Gynecology (ESG), has published its “2025 ESC Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease and pregnancy in the European Heart Journal.” Updating the 2018 version, these critical guidelines integrate new evidence to address cardiovascular disease (CVD) as a primary cause of maternal […]

Robot assisted pancreatoduodenectomy Safe and feasible for Uncinate Process Dissection : Study

Pancreatoduodenectomy, also known as the Whipple procedure, is a complex surgical treatment for malignant and benign tumors of the pancreatic head and periampullary region. One of the most technically challenging aspects of this operation is dissection of the uncinate process, particularly when tumors are large and located adjacent to major vessels such as the superior […]

Elevated serum vitamin D levels are linked with higher skin cancer risk, finds study

Skin cancer, the most common global malignancy, is linked to ultraviolet (UV)-driven serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D)synthesis, with its controversial role possibly reflecting cumulative UV exposure. This study aimed to assess the association and causality between 25(OH)D levels and skin cancer risk using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999–2018) data and Mendelian randomization (MR) […]

Study Finds Periodontitis Significantly Increases Glaucoma Risk

Researchers have found in a new study that periodontitis, a common inflammatory disease of the gums and tooth support structures, is strongly associated with open angle glaucoma (OAG), particularly in individuals aged over 40 years, men, and diabetics. The study was conducted by Jeong H. N. and colleagues published in the Journal of Glaucoma. This […]

Hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy may increase risk of stroke, reveals research

Given the seriousness and increased frequency of strokes, many studies have been conducted to assess the relationship between hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy and the risk of stroke with varying results. A new study suggests women having a hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy have higher risks of stroke compared with those who did not have surgery. Results […]

Dual antiplatelet therapy is not more effective than aspirin alone after CABG: ESC Study

Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) was not more effective than aspirin alone for the prevention of major adverse cardiovascular events and increased major bleeding in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 20251 and simultaneously published […]