October 02, 2026

DOACs may benefit patients at intermediate risk of AF

Randomized trial finds fewer composite events at 24 months, but low event count limits the precision of the estimated benefit.

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September 29, 2026

Wildfire pollution may pose cardiopulmonary risk

Wildfire-specific fine particulate matter was linked to larger hospitalization risk increases than pollution from nonwildfire sources.

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September 24, 2026

Alcohol use disorders may predict posttrauma-related CV risk

Among trauma-exposed adults, alcohol use disorders ranked above PTSD, depression, and other psychiatric diagnoses as predictors of major cardiac and cerebrovascular events.

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September 23, 2026

Female patients less likely to receive invasive care

Review identifies recurring sex-based differences across specialties, including lower use of intensive and guideline-compliant treatment among female patients.

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September 14, 2026

Medical Oddities: When orgasm sets off the immune system

Sex, sleep, skincare, and sitting take center stage as new research examines immune symptoms, cardiac remodeling, fermented tea, and hybrid work habits.

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August 31, 2026

Emergency diagnosis may flag poor outcomes beyond cancer

Across 13 noncancer conditions, emergency diagnosis was common and associated with higher 1-year mortality.

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August 28, 2026

FDA expands tirzepatide indication to cardiovascular risk reduction

SURPASS-CVOT compared tirzepatide head-to-head with dulaglutide in 13,299 participants.

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August 28, 2026

Tirzepatide’s cardiovascular effects in clinical practice

Investigators compared cardiovascular outcomes with tirzepatide and a placebo proxy in patients with type 2 diabetes and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

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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 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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