Patrick Campbell

A recent study has found that the cost and accessibility of PCSK9 inhibitors has created problems for patients seeking an effective treatment for their hypercholesterolemia.

Investigators from the University of Duke School of Medicine compared results of the PROSPER Study and found results supporting the use of DOACs over warfarin in older patients following ischemic stroke.

From vaping to air pollution, Deepak Bhatt, MD, shares his thoughts on the greatest threats to cardiovascular health.

A recent study of more than 12 million people from 10 countries found that the risk of heart failure associated with diabetes was greater in women than in men. 



Deepak Bhatt, MD, executive director of Interventional Cardiovascular Programs at Brigham and Women's Hospital and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, discusses potential forthcoming advances in cardiology that excite him most.

A recent study of more than 200,000 injured workers identified risk factors of opioid use of a previously opioid-free population.

A new study has found that both systolic and diastolic blood pressure independently influenced the risk of adverse cardiovascular events.

A recent analysis of the IMPROVE-IT results found that simvastatin-ezetimibe was associated with greater reductions in LDL-C and lower rates of MI, stroke and CVD than simvastatin monotherapy.

Merck announced the FDA's approval of their NDA for imipenem, cilastatin, and relebactam (Recarbrio) on Wednesday morning.

Study from investigators in London found that high iron levels were associated with a lower risk of high cholesterol levels and reductions in atherosclerosis, but these same high levels were also associated with increased risk of stroke.

Investigators comparing New York and a group of control states before and after mandates found greater than expected reductions of in-hospital mortality.

Recent study shows that obesity appears to be associated with an increased pediatric MS risk and that obese patients did not respond well to first-line medications.

Investigators examined more than 3500 adolescents and found associations between computer and social media use, but not video game and television use.

Professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School discusses how much progress has been made in the fight against cardiovascular disease.

Study of more than 650 COPD patients found that CRP-guided prescribing resulted in a lower percentage of patients who reported antibiotic use.

Leading a healthy lifestyle can decrease a person's risk of dementia, even if a patient already has a high genetic risk, according to a new study.

Combination of ibuprofen and Percocet found to reduce patient opioid consumption following surgery compared to receiving opioids alone.

Investigators found that galcanezumab reduced frequency of cluster headache attacks and had no substanial differences in adverse events when compared to placebo.

A clinical trial of 147 individuals found that a 15-week treatment program using cognitive behavioral therapy may be a promising treatment for internet and video game addictions.

For chronic pain sufferers using opioids, policy changes have made it difficult to find new primary care providers — which investigators warn could have unintended consequences.

A study of more than 355,000 veterans found that heart failure, with and without symptoms, was associated with increased postoperative mortality rates.

A recent phase 2 trial found that caloric intake can improve biomarkers for heart disease, cancer, and cognitive decline — even among patients with a healthy BMI.

Released the day following President Trump's address, results of a study from investigators at UCSF highlight issues in care of patients with chronic kidney disease.

More than 40% of patients with coronary artery disease-associated sudden cardiac death had scarring associated with silent myocardial infarction at autopsy.

Analysis of 2 phase 3 trials found that 24% of patients experienced new choroidal neovascularization over the course of the 96-week trials.

Investigators from the University of Pennsylvania found that rates of those using an advanced practitioner for primary care appointments nearly doubled between 2012 and 2016.

Rimegepant (rimegepant Zydis), which is a novel therapy for treatment of acute migraines, was found to reduce bothersome suymptoms and eliminate pain in a phase 3 clinical trial.

A recent study found that elevated systolic blood pressure could potentially be associated with a 3-fold increased risk of valvular heart disease.

A recent study from investigators at the Penn State College of Medicine found that atypical eating behaviors were present in 70.4% of children with autism.

A recent study of more than 300,000 found that exposure to outdoor air pollution is linked to decreased lung function and an increased risk of COPD.