HealthDay News — The global prevalence of congenital heart disease (CHD) at high altitude is 8.97 percent, according to the results of a review presented at the American College of Cardiology Latin ...

Primary care clinicians wield a significant influence over patients with diabetes and their decision to seek diabetic eye care.

Organic pollutants tended to flatten the protective effect of the alternate Mediterranean diet on risk for gestational diabetes.

Left atrial appendage occlusion vs continuation of oral anticoagulation therapy alone is linked to reduced ischemic stroke risk in select patients with nonvalvular AF.

The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to PP-007 (PEGylated carboxyhemoglobin, bovine) for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke.

Patients with cryptogenic stroke treated with routine transcatheter patent foramen ovale closure have increased 4-year stroke risk.

DOACs only and warfarin only are more likely to be prescribed to Medicare beneficiaries seeing clinicians in rural areas compared with urban areas.

Hympavzi (marstacimab-hncq) Tissue factor pathway inhibitor antagonist For routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age ...

The table below is a review of notable updates that occurred in October 2024 for investigational products in development (not an inclusive list). Click on the status to view our full coverage.

Risk for stroke may be decreased in patients with high baseline Life’s Essential 8 status and who maintain a high status over time. High baseline Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) status and maintaining a high ...