Jul 25 2025 This Week in Cardiology

De-Escalated Treatment for Early Breast Cancer Continues to Gain Momentum

More patients of all ages skip sentinel lymph node biopsy, get less aggressive RT or none at all

Creeping Gradients After TAVR Linked to Poor Longer-Term Outcomes

Registry tracked incidence, prognostic impact of early hemodynamic valve deterioration

Pancreatic Cancer Risk Much Higher for Certain Group, Study Suggests

Long-term follow-up of low-risk pancreatic cystic lesions may be necessary

Tile-Based Radiation Tops Standard for Resected Brain Metastases

Approach significantly improved local control, and longer survival observed in trial

Trump's Doc Says President Is in 'Excellent Health' as BMI Approaches Obesity Range

Report shows Trump has a BMI of 29.7 and was given advice on diet and physical activity

ASNR Expert Video Roundtable: Expert Video Rountable from the American Society of Neuroradiology

Breakthroughs in Gastrointestinal Cancers From ASCO 2026

Breakthroughs in pancreatic cancer, novel drug combinations, and the role of observation in colorectal cancer are among the advances in gastrointestinal cancer at ASCO 2026 selected by Dr Manish Shah.

Jun 19 2026 This Week in Cardiology

Listener feedback, more long-term data on the TAVR/SAVR question, population prevalence of valvular heart disease in the US, and a CMS proposal to expand TAVR coverage are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week’s podcast.

Planning Pregnancy in Crohn’s: Expert Insights

Dr Laura Sahyoun discusses the challenges of pregnancy in Crohn’s disease, with clinical guidance to help optimize care.

The Vascular Etiology of Migraine Myth

Neurologist Indu Subramanian asks migraine expert Andrew Charles how the vascular hypothesis emerged and what the imaging studies really show.

AI Saves Clinicians Time but Most Lack Training, Survey Finds

AI is saving clinicians time, but the majority of healthcare professionals say training in the technology is inadequate, ⁠inconsistent or unavailable, a global survey...

Jun 05 2026 This Week in Cardiology

Managing Localized Uveal Melanoma: New Guideline Review

Dr Teresa Amaral reviews new guidelines for localized uveal melanoma, covering enucleation, radiotherapy nuances, and the current evidence on adjuvant systemic treatment.

Mavacamten Alters SCD Risk Scores, Not Outcomes

Data show marker improvement with mavacamten in obstructive HCM, but reclassification isn’t the same as proven mortality benefit — randomized or long-term outcome studies are still needed.

Age-Specific Needs in Young Women With Breast Cancer

Drs Olivia Pagani and Ann Partridge discuss how to optimize the care plan for young patients with breast cancer, focusing on age-specific concerns such as fertility and long-term survivorship.

Amantadine Awakens 94-Year-Old Woman After Stroke

A short amantadine course produced eye opening and tracking within 24 hours and a GCS of 14-15 by day 4 in a case of prolonged nontraumatic impaired consciousness.