Würzburg researchers discover alternative approach to preventing thrombosis
Glycoprotein VI, or GPVI for short, is a surface receptor found exclusively on platelets and their precursor cells,…
Review outlines effective approaches to reduce recurrent hepatic encephalopathy
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a neurologic complication of advanced liver disease, causing impaired functioning, reduced quality of life…
Decline In Newborn Vitamin K Shots Means More Life-Threatening Bleeds
Newborn babies need a Vitamin K shot to prevent life-threatening bleeding. getty Newborns typically receive an injection of…
Updated ABCs framework gives clinicians a clearer path to prevent heart disease
From PREVENT™ risk scoring to CKM care and healthy aging, the updated ABCs framework turns complex cardiovascular guidance…
Severe gum disease linked to early kidney function decline
A growing body of research suggests that the effects of periodontitis extend far beyond the mouth. In a…
Wearable devices may help detect menstrual health changes earlier
From heart rate and skin temperature to cycle variability and menopause symptoms, wearable devices are giving researchers an…
Evaluating stroke-prevention strategies in patients with atrial fibrillation by age
The EuroPCR Course Directors have selected 3 major late-breaking trials that will be presented for the first time during EuroPCR 2026 and are set to impact practice worldwide. Among them is a subgroup analysis of the CHAMPION-AF…
Transcatheter valve-in-valve procedure improves short-term outcomes in high-risk patients
In patients with a poorly functioning bioprosthetic mitral valve in the heart, a minimally invasive procedure to insert…
Deferring PCI before TAVR shows comparable outcomes in elderly patients
Older patients with coronary artery disease scheduled for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) had comparable outcomes regardless of…
Advanced endoscopic technique successfully treats early-stage colorectal cancer
In the months before his wedding, Queens resident Roberto Pineda Sanchez noticed persistent rectal bleeding, a dangerous symptom…
AI-assisted decision support system improves stroke care and long-term outcomes
A clinical decision support tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze scans after a stroke alongside treatment…
Canadian wildfire pollution associated with increased stroke severity
Short-term surges in air pollution in New Jersey from the 2023 Canadian wildfires were associated with a higher…