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@JACCJournals Repurposing established therapies is a smart strategy in cardio‑oncology. Early data on dantrolene’s role in DIC prevention is encouraging, but larger studies will be key to understanding real‑world impact.

Dantrolene shows promise as a safe, feasible strategy to prevent doxorubicin-induced #cardiomyopathy (DIC). Already used for malignant #hyperthermia, it may be repurposed for DIC prevention. jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.… #JACCCardioOnc #cvPrev #CardioOnc

@JAMACardio Feasibility matters, but outcomes still drive the conversation. Tailored meals support patients, yet this trial shows they’re not enough on their own to reduce HF events. Nutrition helps, but comprehensive management remains essential.

Food supplementation with medically tailored meals or fresh produce was feasible and well accepted in patients with #HeartFailure but did not reduce hospitalizations or emergency visits compared to usual care. ja.ma/4cnNQes

@US_FDA Patients make decisions based on the evidence available. When results go unreported, the public record becomes incomplete and patients carry the risk. Full disclosure strengthens safety, trust, and scientific progress.

Negative trial results often go unreported by companies and researchers, leaving significant gaps in the public record. Reporting results is not optional—it’s a legal and ethical obligation that helps protect patients and strengthen scientific integrity. fda.gov/news-events/pr…

🧩 Puzzle: This interactive challenge uses the Malaysia CKD burden article as a data‑literacy exercise. Puzzle link: codepen.io/Jenn-Williams/…

Malaysia now spends RM3.3B yearly on diabetes‑linked kidney disease. CKD prevalence: 15.5%, awareness: 5%. Prevention isn’t optional — it’s economics. #KidneyContenders #CKD #Malaysia #PreventionFirst

Early‑onset chronic disease is becoming the new baseline for too many younger adults. Conditions once seen in midlife are showing up decades earlier. The shift is quiet, measurable, and reshaping how prevention needs to work. Check out our full video on YouTube🩺

A staggering case. When fraud reaches this scale, it drains resources meant for real patients and erodes trust in care systems. Strong oversight and verification matter—especially in programs serving vulnerable communities. x.com/i/trending/204…

@WebMD The mind‑body link is real. Stress shifts immune signaling fast, and chronic worry keeps the system on high alert. Naming it is the first step toward breaking the cycle. Small resets matter more than people realize. 🌿

Stress and worry aren’t great germ fighters. Just having anxious thoughts can weaken your immune response in as little as 30 minutes. Constant stress takes an even bigger toll and makes it harder to fend off the flu, herpes, shingles, and other viruses. Talk to your doctor if you can’t shake your worry or if it gets in the way of normal life. wb.md/4c0ZGfO

@JAMACardio Important signal. In anterior MI, more therapy isn’t always better—low‑dose rivaroxaban added to DAPT didn’t reduce LV thrombus at 1 month and did increase minor bleeding. Highlights the need for sharper risk‑based selection. 🩺

Among patients with anterior myocardial infarction, adding low-dose rivaroxaban to dual antiplatelet therapy did not significantly reduce left ventricular thrombus formation at 1 month but increased minor bleeding. ja.ma/41rVvn3

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Veterans often live closer to community clinics than VA facilities, yet coverage rules still block their access. This scene exposes the proximity paradox — when geography says yes but policy still says no. #VeteransDeserveBetter #AccessToCare #CoverageGap #KidneyContenders

@PierreEliasMD @EricTopol @RobertHermanMD @djc795 Hip fracture in an older adult with HTN and normal vitals always deserves a second look. Even without symptoms, silent cardiac contributors can hide in plain sight. Curious to see where this one lands...

An 84-year-old woman with hypertension presented to the ED after a mechanical fall and found to have left femur fracture. Denies any cardiac symptoms. Vital signs normal, exam notable only for left-hip tenderness. What's the dx? Answer in 24 hrs @EricTopol @RobertHermanMD @djc795

@CircAHA @TorBiering @mvaduganathan @matslassen ARIC keeps showing how tightly CV, kidney, and metabolic pathways intersect. As CKM stages advance, remodeling and HF risk follow. It reinforces why upstream prevention and early risk identification matter long before symptoms appear.

In the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study, advancing cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome stages were linked to worse cardiac remodeling and higher incident heart failure risk. 🫀@TorBiering @mvaduganathan @matslassen ahajrnls.org/4t6llJE

@nutrition_facts Interesting comparison. Amla extracts show activity in lipid and platelet pathways, but head‑to‑head data with statins or antiplatelets need careful interpretation. Mechanisms differ, and clinical outcomes still rely on established therapies.

Extracts of amla (Indian gooseberry) were pitted head-to-head against cholesterol-lowering statin drugs and the blood thinners aspirin and Plavix. see.nf/amla

@JACCJournals Key reminder that TTVR success hinges on hemodynamics long before the device is deployed. Elevated filling pressures, PH, and renal dysfunction shift early risk, making selection and preprocedural optimization absolutely critical.

Acute hemodynamic instability is a life-threatening early complication after #TTVR. Higher left-sided filling pressures, pulmonary HTN & renal dysfunction increase risk, highlighting the need for careful selection & preprocedural optimization. jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.… #JACCINT

@JAMACardio Important finding. Medically tailored meals improve experience and support patients, but this shows they’re not a substitute for comprehensive HF management. Feasibility matters, yet outcomes still depend on broader clinical and social factors.

Food supplementation with medically tailored meals or fresh produce was feasible and well accepted in patients with #HeartFailure but did not reduce hospitalizations or emergency visits compared to usual care. ja.ma/3Qn4cg0

New video is up. Autism numbers are rising, but the real story is the signals behind the numbers. We break down the latest reporting from the Washington Post and explain why early support matters. ▶️Watch here: youtu.be/yyUHONfC8Sc?si…

Sustainability in fashion isn’t just a trend — it’s a biological cycle.♻️🌱 Explore the full interactive puzzle here: codepen.io/Jenn-Williams/… #SustainableFashion #CircularDesign #RegenerativeSystems #EcoInnovation #CodePen #FounderVoice

@oceana 🌿 A reminder that seagrass drives carbon capture, habitat stability, and long‑term ocean health. Vital work happening just below the surface.

🌊🌿 Happy #WorldSeagrassDay! Seagrass might not seem like much at first glance, but it's a powerful force beneath the waves—storing carbon, providing shelter for marine life, and keeping our oceans healthy. Join Oceana in protecting vital ocean habitats today: oceana.ly/3RdHuVe