Madrid: Routine coronary computed tomography (CCT)-based follow-up after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the left main coronary artery did not reduce death, myocardial infarction (MI), unstable angina or stent thrombosis compared with symptom-based follow-up, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2025 The left main coronary artery supplies […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Israel: An 18-year follow-up of adults living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has revealed that more than half develop chronic kidney disease (CKD) over time, including a substantial proportion without a history of lupus nephritis (LN). The findings, published in The Journal of Rheumatology, highlight the serious burden of CKD in SLE and its link […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
A new study published in the Journal of Stroke and Cardiovascular Diseases showed that dehydration was associated with an increased risk of stroke in a large sample of persons aged 80 and over. Stroke is still a major cause of morbidity and death globally, and early clinical status and modifiable risk factors have a significant […]