Large-scale Analysis Finds GLP-1 Agents Do Not Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: New Study

Large-scale Analysis Finds GLP-1 Agents Do Not Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: New Study

Concerns have been raised that the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1) may increase the incidence of pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer, but a large-scale cohort analysis found that this was unfounded. The results of a study on the risk association of pancreatic cancer with the use of GLP-1 agents conducted by Dr. Rachel Dankner … Read more

First clinical trial comparing implantable defibrillator + drug vs. drug alone

First clinical trial comparing implantable defibrillator + drug vs. drug alone

A clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implants versus medications in myocardial infarction survivors with heart failure has enrolled the first patient. The PROFID EHRA clinical trial began with the goal of recruiting 3,595 patients in 13 countries. Interest in this clinical trial is focused on the fact that it has been … Read more

Apixaban is better than aspirin in preventing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Apixaban is better than aspirin in preventing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

A study showed that apixaban is more effective than aspirin for preventing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. The results of a clinical trial on apixaban for the prevention of stroke in patients with asymptomatic atrial fibrillation, conducted by researchers including Jeff S. Healy of the Population Health Research Center at McMaster University in Canada, … Read more

The Importance of Hyperacute Treatment for Stroke Prognosis on World Stroke Day

The Importance of Hyperacute Treatment for Stroke Prognosis on World Stroke Day

In celebration of World Stroke Day on October 29, the Korean Stroke Association (Chairman Eung-gyu Kim, Inje University College of Medicine, and Chairman Hee-jun Bae, Seoul National University College of Medicine) emphasized that receiving hyperacute treatment as quickly as possible within the golden time is directly related to stroke prognosis. Every year, October 29th is … Read more

Obesity Surgery Significantly Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Blood Cancer: Research Results

Obesity Surgery Significantly Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Blood Cancer: Research Results

The academic world is paying attention to research results showing that obesity surgery significantly lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and blood cancer. Just by correcting the workload, not only the risk of blood cancer but also the mortality rate can be lowered. Accordingly, experts believe that more attention should be paid to preventive measures … Read more

The American Heart Association Refutes Claims of Cognitive Dysfunction from Active LDL-C Reduction

The American Heart Association Refutes Claims of Cognitive Dysfunction from Active LDL-C Reduction

The American Heart Association (AHA) issued a statement urging people to participate in efforts to lower low-density cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. Although it is common knowledge in the medical community that the lower LDL-C is, the better, this is a rebuttal to the fact that aggressive cholesterol lowering led to negative research results in some studies. … Read more

Predicting Parkinson’s: Retinal Changes as Early Indicators

Predicting Parkinson’s: Retinal Changes as Early Indicators

Research has shown that retinal changes are a precursor to Parkinson’s disease. Using this, it is possible to predict the possibility of onset seven years in advance when tissue changes are observed with retinal optical coherence tomography (OCT). The results of a study on the possibility of diagnosing Parkinson’s disease using OCT conducted by researchers … Read more

The Potential of Statins as a Treatment Option for Reducing the Risk of Stroke Recurrence

The Potential of Statins as a Treatment Option for Reducing the Risk of Stroke Recurrence

Studies have shown that statin, a representative treatment for dyslipidemia, reduces the risk of ischemic stroke in patients with cerebral hemorrhage. Recently, as studies that show that statins reduce the risk of stroke are continuously accumulating, there is a possibility that they will be established as a new treatment option. The results of a study … Read more

The Advantages of Subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD) Over Transvenous-ICD (TV-ICD)

The Advantages of Subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD) Over Transvenous-ICD (TV-ICD)

Subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD), which overcomes the disadvantages of transvenous-ICD (TV-ICD), which requires electrode wires to be inserted into the blood vessels and heart, is establishing itself as a next-generation runner. With the accumulation of Rewall World Data (RWD) following comparative clinical trials with various TV-ICDs, evidence is being established that it is no inferior to … Read more

Study Finds Duration of Corticosteroid Use, Not Dose, Impacts Fracture Risk

Study Finds Duration of Corticosteroid Use, Not Dose, Impacts Fracture Risk

To minimize the fracture side effects of corticosteroids, a study has found that focus should be placed on duration rather than dose. In the case of short and thick one-time use, the risk of fracture increased and the frequency of taking osteoporosis drugs increased compared to those who were consistently prescribed a similar cumulative dose. … Read more