MedPage Today) — There may be a future for cardiac myosin inhibitors in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to the proof-of-concept EMBARK-HFpEF trial. An established cardiac myosin inhibitor for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy…

MedPage Today) — Following the launch of an integrated suicide prevention program across Washington state, researchers observed a 25% drop in the rate of attempted suicides in secondary analysis of a randomized stepped-wedged trial. Once a suicide…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Understanding the neurobiological underpinnings of suicidal ideation and identifying biomarkers could help doctors identify those at risk and researchers develop effective interventions. Although studies using functional MRI (fMRI) have connected suicidal ideation with dysfunction in neuronal networks in the brain, the high cost of fMRI prevents it from being used as

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The two public health interventions that have had the greatest impact on the world’s health are clean water and vaccines. Professors Susan Goldstein and Haroon Saloojee assess South Africa’s child vaccination program. Why are childhood vaccinations so important? What are some essential ones? A recent study published in The Lancet estimated

An innovative analysis of shared segments within the genome—an indication of distant “relatedness”—has identified undiagnosed cases of Long QT syndrome, a rare disorder that can lead to abnormal heart rhythms, fainting and sudden cardiac death…

Credit: Pixabay from Pexels Chronic insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are each keeping about 10% of the general population from getting a restful night’s sleep. When combined, they create a condition known as comorbid chronic insomnia and OSA (COMISA), which is associated with worse daytime functioning, lower quality of life and higher rates of

MedPage Today) — Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) with game-like elements — also known as gamification — appeared to provide limited benefit for some mental health conditions in young people, according to a systematic review…

MedPage Today) — In a randomized trial involving healthcare workers, a brief web-based intervention integrated into routine continuing medical education led to short-term improvements in four domains associated with well-being, results published…

MedPage Today) — Better imaging parameters may exist for risk stratification in nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (NIDCM), based on a meta-analysis. The presence and extent of late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) on cardiac MRI was a significant…