Metabolomic Signature May Predict Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Endovascular Band Placement May Avoid Or Delay Infant CHD Surgery

Endovascular pulmonary artery banding offers a less invasive alternative for selected infants with congenital heart disease, stabilizing pulmonary blood flow while delaying higher-risk open-heart surgery.

Stroke Care and Outcomes Among Patients Experiencing Homelessness: Translating Evidence into Clinical Practice

A large meta-analysis found people experiencing homelessness receive fewer time-critical stroke treatments, highlighting urgent needs for equitable triage, standardized care pathways, and stronger post-discharge support.

FDA Clears Karl Storz Rubina Lens Exoscope for Open Surgery

FDA clearance of a 4K fluorescence-guided exoscope enhances open surgery by improving visualization, teamwork, and real-time tissue perfusion assessment to support safer surgical decisions.

New Guidelines Help Identify Patients at Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

Updated pediatric heart guidelines promote earlier screening for sudden cardiac death risk, helping clinicians identify warning signs, order timely testing, and prevent life-threatening cardiac events.

Choosing the Optimal Antihypertensive for Brain Health: A Deep Dive into ARB vs. ACEI Initiation and Cognitive Trajectories

New research suggests ARBs may better preserve long-term cognitive function than ACE inhibitors in some hypertensive adults, supporting more brain-conscious treatment decisions without changing current therapy universally.