Reducing mortality in intermediate risk pulmonary embolism through targeted mechanical thrombectomy

by rss feed | Nov 2, 2026 | News Feeds

New research presented today at TCT 2026 and simultaneously published in JSCAI found that, in the primary analysis, mechanical thrombectomy was associated with lower short- and long-term mortality among patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism compared with...

Randomized trial demonstrates enhanced stent expansion in severely calcified coronary nodules

by rss feed | Nov 2, 2026 | News Feeds

A randomized clinical trial at The Mount Sinai Hospital found that combining two techniques for removing calcium nodules-rotational atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)-before coronary stent placement allowed stents to expand more fully than IVL alone in...

Health warnings on vapes changed people’s choices, but there was a catch

by rss feed | Nov 2, 2026 | News Feeds

In a Canadian discrete choice experiment involving 2,961 e-cigarette users and nonusers, researchers examined how health warnings, nicotine strength, plain packaging, and prices influenced preferences for vaping products, heated tobacco, and cigarettes. Warnings on...

Menopause reshapes women’s careers, from brain fog to changing priorities

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In a qualitative analysis of 130 Reddit posts, researchers examined how perimenopause and menopause affected women's career sustainability, finding that brain fog, fatigue, mood changes, and anxiety were associated with reduced confidence, workplace performance...

Could GLP-1 drugs help women with PCOS beyond weight loss?

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A scoping review of 28 studies suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists may improve androgen levels and menstrual function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), alongside their established metabolic benefits. Evidence for improved ovulation, fertility, and...