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Long-term supplementation (≥12 months) with melatonin is associated with a higher risk of incident heart failure (HF) diagnosis, hospitalization for HF (HHF), and all-cause mortality in individuals with chronic insomnia in a large retrospective review of electronic health records (EHRs) presented at AHA 2025.

Obesity diagnosis should be based beyond BMI alone and include assessment of excess adiposity, organ dysfunction, daily activity limitations, and obesity-related diseases. A treat-to-target approach should be adopted to achieve disease-modifying effects and reduce obesity-related complications, according to Dr Samantha Hocking of the University of Sydney, Australia, who spoke at the 8^th Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Hong Kong Annual Meeting (EDM HK 2025).

A systemic review presented at AHA 2025 demonstrates the potential of etripamil nasal spray as a patient-administered therapy for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), which may reduce reliance on emergency care.