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Fried food consumption-related gut microbiota linked to obesity, cardiometabolic diseases

16 Sep 2025

A recent study has found a significant relationship between fried food consumption-related microbiome and an increased risk of obesity, central fat distribution, and cardiometabolic diseases.

Fried food consumption-related gut microbiota linked to obesity, cardiometabolic diseases

16 Sep 2025

Partial heart transplant safe, feasible in congenital heart disease

16 Sep 2025

A partial heart transplant appears to be a safe and efficacious approach to replace a faulty heart valve in children with congenital heart disease, as shown in a study.

Partial heart transplant safe, feasible in congenital heart disease

16 Sep 2025

RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease vaccination updates in Singapore

16 Sep 2025

At the Singapore Thoracic Society (STS) Annual Scientific Meeting 2025, Dr Ian Wee Liang En from the Department of Infectious Diseases/Infection Prevention and Epidemiology, Singapore General Hospital, provided an update on respiratory viral infections and the evolving role of vaccination in reducing disease burden. Dr Wee, who has recently authored several publications on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), SARS-CoV-2 Omicron, and influenza infections in Singapore, focused his presentation on RSV, with additional updates on COVID-19 and pneumococcal disease.

RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease vaccination updates in Singapore

16 Sep 2025

ALONE-AF: Safe to stop anticoagulant therapy after AF ablation for recurrence-free patients

15 Sep 2025 by

For individuals without documented recurrence for at least a year following catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF), discontinuing oral anticoagulant therapy results in more favourable outcomes than when continued, according to the ALONE-AF trial.

ALONE-AF: Safe to stop anticoagulant therapy after AF ablation for recurrence-free patients

15 Sep 2025

What’s hot at APS & MCV 2025?

15 Sep 2025

MIMS Doctor brings you extensive coverage of the Asia Pneumonia Summit & MasterClass in Vaccinology 2025, held recently in Taipei, Taiwan. Check out the latest updates on RSV, pneumococcal disease, new vaccines, plus thought-provoking insights from respiratory experts. [READ THE FULL REPORT]

What’s hot at APS & MCV 2025?

15 Sep 2025

Reduced apical rotation linked to functional mitral regurgitation after ST-elevation MI

14 Sep 2025 by

A significant association exists between a reduced apical rotation and functional mitral regurgitation in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (MI), suggesting a potential novel pathophysiological mechanism, reports a study.

Reduced apical rotation linked to functional mitral regurgitation after ST-elevation MI

14 Sep 2025

Routine H pylori screening in acute MI patients of no benefit

13 Sep 2025

Routine screening for Helicobacter pylori infection in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) does not help lower the risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, according to a crossover trial.

Routine H pylori screening in acute MI patients of no benefit

13 Sep 2025

Vericiguat misses endpoint in HFrEF trial

12 Sep 2025

In the treatment of patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and no recent worsening, the use of vericiguat falls short of reducing the risk of the composite of cardiovascular death and HF hospitalization, as shown in a phase III study.

Vericiguat misses endpoint in HFrEF trial

12 Sep 2025

Sleep disordered breathing prevalent in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

11 Sep 2025

A significant number of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) also have sleep disordered breathing (SDB), which is linked to more severe heart problems, according to a study.

Sleep disordered breathing prevalent in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

11 Sep 2025

Liver-related events, cardiovascular outcomes elevated in steatotic liver disease patients

11 Sep 2025

Individuals with steatotic liver disease are at an increased risk of developing liver-related events, liver cancer, and cardiovascular outcomes, reveals a study.

Liver-related events, cardiovascular outcomes elevated in steatotic liver disease patients

11 Sep 2025

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Fried food consumption-related gut microbiota linked to obesity, cardiometabolic diseases

Fried food consumption-related gut microbiota linked to obesity, cardiometabolic diseases

Partial heart transplant safe, feasible in congenital heart disease

Partial heart transplant safe, feasible in congenital heart disease

RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease vaccination updates in Singapore

RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease vaccination updates in Singapore

ALONE-AF: Safe to stop anticoagulant therapy after AF ablation for recurrence-free patients

ALONE-AF: Safe to stop anticoagulant therapy after AF ablation for recurrence-free patients

What’s hot at APS & MCV 2025?

What’s hot at APS & MCV 2025?

Reduced apical rotation linked to functional mitral regurgitation after ST-elevation MI

Reduced apical rotation linked to functional mitral regurgitation after ST-elevation MI

Routine H pylori screening in acute MI patients of no benefit

Routine H pylori screening in acute MI patients of no benefit

Vericiguat misses endpoint in HFrEF trial

Vericiguat misses endpoint in HFrEF trial

Sleep disordered breathing prevalent in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Sleep disordered breathing prevalent in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Liver-related events, cardiovascular outcomes elevated in steatotic liver disease patients

Liver-related events, cardiovascular outcomes elevated in steatotic liver disease patients