July 31, 2026

Can SGLT2 Inhibitors Affect Dementia?

A target trial emulation using Veterans Affairs electronic health records examined neuropsychiatric outcomes associated with SGLT2 inhibitor use.

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July 29, 2026

Can Statin Muscle Risk Be Predicted?

Researchers developed and externally validated a prediction model estimating 1-, 5-, and 10-year risks of serious muscle disorders among patients potentially eligible for statin therapy.

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July 29, 2026

RV Function May Improve Arrhythmic Risk Stratification

A systematic review and meta-analysis linked right ventricular dysfunction to higher odds of sudden cardiac death and severe ventricular arrhythmias, supporting its potential role in complementing conventional risk assessment.

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July 29, 2026

Medical Oddities: Tattoo Regret Meets Nanotech

This week is about smart tattoos, social clues, pool perks, and tea's surprising brain connection.

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July 29, 2026

2025 BP Guideline Could Reduce Mortality

Modeling of nationally representative US data suggested broader implementation of the AHA/ACC 's 2025 recommendations could expand antihypertensive treatment eligibility and reduce long-term mortality among high-risk adults.

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July 28, 2026

May Lower RFR Signal Repeat Revascularization?

Patients with lower nonischemic resting full-cycle ratio values had more repeat revascularizations despite similar 2-year major cardiovascular event rates.

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July 22, 2026

Uric Acid May Signal Coronary Calcification

The association with coronary artery calcium persisted following extensive adjustment, whereas carotid plaque findings may be largely explained by cardiometabolic risk factors.

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July 20, 2026

AHA: Coffee Need Not Be Avoided in AF

Moderate coffee consumption generally appeared safe for most adults, but randomized evidence suggested divergent effects on atrial fibrillation and premature ventricular contractions.

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July 17, 2026

Effect of Socioeconomic Status on SGLT2 Initiation in Heart Failure

A nationwide German claims analysis found lower initiation of guideline-recommended sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors among women and patients living in lower-income municipalities.

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July 17, 2026

Can Sugammadex Lower Postsurgical Pulmonary Complications?

A large international randomized trial found fewer postoperative pulmonary complications with sugammadex vs. neostigmine following major abdominal or thoracic surgery, although the difference was driven primarily by reduced atelectasis.

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