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Cardiology Today Intervention aims to be the go-to resource for interventional cardiologists seeking practical information. This publication offers well-rounded coverage of key clinical trials and studies, essential practice management topics, and the latest advancements in interventional cardiology. It also focuses on specific areas such as coronary, peripheral, carotid, cerebrovascular, and structural procedures. The editorial team collaborates with top experts in the field to create valuable content that tackles the most pressing issues faced by interventional cardiologists today. With this objective in mind, the publication provides timely, credible, and feature-rich articles, highlighting innovative tips and techniques, as well as case studies and clinical insights.

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Role of belly fat in psoriasis risk signals need to pivot from ‘outdated’ treatments

2 days ago | healio.com | Gabrielle Capaldo

Key takeaways: Abdominal fat was more strongly associated with psoriasis risk compared with overall body fat. The findings suggest a need to expand treatment focus beyond the skin. Abdominal obesity is a greater risk factor for psoriasis than total body fat, according to an analysis of imaging data, suggesting clinicians should consider treatments that also reduce cardiometabolic risk.
Inequities exist in receipt of preferred first-line therapies for patients with CLL

2 days ago | healio.com | Jennifer Southall

Key takeaways: Significantly fewer Hispanic patients received preferred first-line treatment for CLL vs. white patients. Use of preferred first-line treatment also varied by practice type. CHICAGO — Researchers observed inequities in receipt of first-line preferred therapies among a cohort of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, according to results of a retrospective observational study.
Liso-cel continues to outperform standard of care in leukemia

2 days ago | healio.com | Jennifer Southall

Key takeaways: Patients assigned liso-cel achieved longer median PFS and OS compared with standard of care. ORR was significantly higher with liso-cel vs. standard of care. CHICAGO — Lisocabtagene maraleucel significantly improved responses rates and survival outcomes among patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia, according to findings presented at ASCO Annual Meeting.
Niraparib regimen may slow cancer growth in prostate cancer subset

3 days ago | healio.com | Matthew Shinkle

Key takeaways: Adding niraparib to abiraterone acetate and prednisone lowered risk for cancer growth by 37% among certain patients with prostate cancer. Patients with BRCA1/2 mutations had a 48% risk reduction. CHICAGO — Adding niraparib to abiraterone acetate and prednisone may help slow cancer growth for patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer with homologous recombination repair gene alterations.
CMS rescinds post-

3 days ago | healio.com | Emma Bascom

Key takeaways: CMS is rescinding a Biden administration-era policy on abortion care for women in medical emergencies. Experts told Healio about the legal and ethical implications for providers. CMS announced that it is rescinding guidance directing U.S. hospitals to provide abortion care when necessary for pregnant patients experiencing medical emergencies. In July 2022 — just after Roe v.
Closed CDC lab was cornerstone of national, global STI science

4 days ago | healio.com | Gerard Gallagher |Stephen Feller |Caitlyn Stulpin

Read more Key takeaways: The Trump administration closed a CDC lab that tracked STIs, including drug-resistant gonorrhea. Experts painted a grim picture of STI surveillance in the wake of the lab’s closing. In early 2023, health officials in Massachusetts and at the CDC announced the detection of the first two cases of gonorrhea in the United States that were resistant or showed reduced susceptibility to five different classes of antibiotics.
Fathers' eating habits in adolescence may influence the diets of their future children

4 days ago | healio.com | Emma Bascom

Key takeaways: Children’s eating habits may be influenced by the quality of their father’s diet when he was an adolescent. Early nutritional intervention from PCPs could have an intergenerational effect, a researcher said. ORLANDO — Men’s eating habits in adolescence may offer a clue to their children’s future nutritional health, according to a presentation at the annual NUTRITION meeting. Mariane H.
Home OCT a ‘safety net’ for reducing treatment burden in wet AMD

4 days ago | healio.com | Anthony DeFino

Key takeaways: Home OCT may help patients achieve extended dosing intervals through consistent fluid evaluation. Scans are reviewed by AI through a cloud-based platform and by the ophthalmologist. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Home OCT offers personalized insights on treatment response for wet age-related macular degeneration that may help reduce treatment burden, according to a speaker.
Study: Eating more sweet foods may not change taste preferences

4 days ago | healio.com | Andrew Rhoades

Key takeaways: The level of exposure to sweet foods did not influence adult’s preferences for sweet-tasting foods. The researchers plan to conduct a similar study in children. ORLANDO — Eating more sweet-tasting foods did not increase a person’s preference for sweet tastes, according to the results of a parallel randomized clinical trial presented at the annual NUTRITION meeting.
HHS ends government-funded COVID-19 test program

4 days ago | healio.com | Caitlyn Stulpin

Key takeaways:$1 billion was spent on the program over the last 4 years. HHS is in the process of purchasing a supply of tests that can distinguish between COVID-19 and influenza to have on hand for emergencies. HHS has ended a government-funded program that distributed free COVID-19 tests to community organizations, a department spokesperson confirmed to Healio.