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Cannabis use doubles the risk of dying from heart disease

15 Jul 2025 by

Cannabis use increases the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), as shown in a robust meta-analysis, raising serious questions about the assumptions that cannabis use poses little cardiovascular (CV) risk among users.

Cannabis use doubles the risk of dying from heart disease

15 Jul 2025

Lorundrostat for uncontrolled hypertension hits efficacy, safety targets in phase III trial

10 Jul 2025 by

Twelve weeks of treatment with the aldosterone synthase inhibitor lorundrostat proved efficacious and safe for lowering blood pressure (BP) in adults with uncontrolled hypertension, including those who were resistant to treatment, according to the phase III Launch-HTN trial.

Lorundrostat for uncontrolled hypertension hits efficacy, safety targets in phase III trial

10 Jul 2025

Malays most referred patients to nephrology care in SG

09 Jul 2025 by

A Singapore study has found that patients referred for kidney disease are predominantly Malays, who tend to have higher metabolic disease burden, miss their appointments, and be referred at lower estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).

Malays most referred patients to nephrology care in SG

09 Jul 2025

Defibrillation testing may be omitted in most recipients of S-ICD

09 Jul 2025

The majority of subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD) recipients may safely forgo defibrillation testing (DT) during implantation, suggests a study. However, selective DT may be considered in those at higher risk.

Defibrillation testing may be omitted in most recipients of S-ICD

09 Jul 2025

IHCA incidence tied to survival in older patients

08 Jul 2025

The incidence rates of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) show a modest association with survival in older patients, reports a recent study, noting that IHCA incidence rates may be considered an independent quality metric.

IHCA incidence tied to survival in older patients

08 Jul 2025

Switching DOACs: The finer points in safety and efficacy from the ATHENS study

07 Jul 2025

The real-world study Assessment of Health and Economic Outcomes in NOAC Switchers (ATHENS) delved into the safety implications of continuing or switching between apixaban and rivaroxaban. Comparison of outcomes in patients who either continued or switched between these two anticoagulants provided key insights that can better inform patients and providers alike.

Switching DOACs: The finer points in safety and efficacy from the ATHENS study

07 Jul 2025

Planet-friendly diet helps prevent CVD

05 Jul 2025 by

Diets that are friendly for the planet are also good for human health, according to a study.

Planet-friendly diet helps prevent CVD

05 Jul 2025

More cognitive issues, fewer heart problems after COVID-19 vs flu hospitalization in Asians

04 Jul 2025 by

Individuals hospitalized for COVID-19 vs seasonal influenza face a greater risk of cognitive impairment and fatigue but a lower risk of cardiac disorders as long-term consequences of infection, according to a retrospective population-based cohort study in Singapore.

More cognitive issues, fewer heart problems after COVID-19 vs flu hospitalization in Asians

04 Jul 2025

Pro-inflammation diet ups risk of hypertension

04 Jul 2025

Reducing the consumption of foods that cause inflammation can help in the prevention and control of hypertension, suggest the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Pro-inflammation diet ups risk of hypertension

04 Jul 2025

Is intermittent fasting effective for weight loss?

04 Jul 2025 by

Intermittent fasting diets deliver benefits for weight reduction and cardiometabolic risk factors that are comparable to continuous energy restriction (CER), reports a study.

Is intermittent fasting effective for weight loss?

04 Jul 2025

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Cannabis use doubles the risk of dying from heart disease

Cannabis use doubles the risk of dying from heart disease

Lorundrostat for uncontrolled hypertension hits efficacy, safety targets in phase III trial

Lorundrostat for uncontrolled hypertension hits efficacy, safety targets in phase III trial

Malays most referred patients to nephrology care in SG

Malays most referred patients to nephrology care in SG

Defibrillation testing may be omitted in most recipients of S-ICD

Defibrillation testing may be omitted in most recipients of S-ICD

IHCA incidence tied to survival in older patients

IHCA incidence tied to survival in older patients

Switching DOACs: The finer points in safety and efficacy from the ATHENS study

Switching DOACs: The finer points in safety and efficacy from the ATHENS study

Planet-friendly diet helps prevent CVD

Planet-friendly diet helps prevent CVD

More cognitive issues, fewer heart problems after COVID-19 vs flu hospitalization in Asians

More cognitive issues, fewer heart problems after COVID-19 vs flu hospitalization in Asians

Pro-inflammation diet ups risk of hypertension

Pro-inflammation diet ups risk of hypertension

Is intermittent fasting effective for weight loss?

Is intermittent fasting effective for weight loss?