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Retatrutide yields results similar to bariatric surgery, phase 3 trial finds

Retatrutide yields results similar to bariatric surgery, phase 3 trial finds

Digital illustration of a human torso outlined with blue network lines, showing glowing pink lungs and a bright red heart at the center, with an ECG waveform across a blue background, symbolising the connection between respiratory and cardiovascular health and COPD exacerbations

Quantitative CT during COPD exacerbations may help to identify undiagnosed cardiac dysfunction

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GLP-1s could cut sickness absence and save millions, study finds

A man sitting at a laptop with a dial next to him going from green low risk to red high risk to illustrate a new risk calculator supporting ‘more rational resource allocation’ for weight loss interventions

Risk calculator supports ‘more rational resource allocation’ for weight loss interventions

The word anaphylaxis being written on a blue post-it note on a desk next to a stethoscope

Lung failure identified as primary cause of death in food-induced anaphylaxis

Illustration of a medication box labeled ‘Orforglipron’ displaying the drug’s complex chemical structure on the front, representing the oral weight-loss medication

Daily orforglipron pill helps maintain weight loss after injectable use, trial shows

Invasive vs conservative strategies explored for frail older adults with NSTEMI

Pattern flat lay composition of black antique alarm clock on green background to illustrate the finding that late morning cardiac surgery is linked to higher cardiovascular mortality

Late morning cardiac surgery linked to higher cardiovascular mortality in UK analysis

A black outline drawing of intestines, kidneys and a heart on a red background to illustrate the finding that gut microbiome changes may signal CVD before symptoms appear due to a gut microbiome–kidney–heart axis

Gut microbiome changes may signal CVD before symptoms appear

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Refocusing HIV care amidst increasing respiratory and cardiovascular comorbidity

Illustrated anatomical heart in red centred on a pink background, with two pop art-style black-and-white dotted pointing hands directed toward it from opposite sides illustrating closing the gender gap in acute coronary syndrome via the GEDI-ACS registry

Closing the gender gap in acute coronary syndrome: GEDI-ACS registry insights

Transparent anatomical illustration of the human chest showing the heart and surrounding blood vessels in blue, with visible ribs and lungs to illustrate the finding that bleeding risk after LAAO high but largely driven by patient factors

Bleeding risk after LAAO high but largely driven by patient factors, trial shows

Abstract illustration of a glowing human silhouette made of light particles with arms outstretched, surrounded by large DNA double helix strands on a blue background to illustrate the finding that genetic trajectories in childhood BMI are linked to later cardiometabolic risk

Genetic trajectories in childhood BMI linked to later cardiometabolic risk

A blueprint drawing of a capsule and a tablet to illustrate that a molecular map of thromboxane receptor activation provides blueprint for future therapies

Molecular map of thromboxane receptor activation provides blueprint for future therapies

A CT angiography of the abdominal aorta to represent an abdominal aortic aneurysm and the potential of metformin as a pharmacological intervention

On the horizon: metformin for abdominal aortic aneurysm

A digital illustration of a red intestine on a light teal background surrounded by a teal stethoscope with the cord in the shape of a heart

Consider potential heart risks of ‘gut-friendly’ foods, BHF warns

Semaglutide shows promise in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity-related heart failure

Semaglutide recommended by NICE to prevent myocardial infarction and stroke

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