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Paclitaxel-coated balloon works well in patients with coronary in-stent stenosis

For patients undergoing coronary angioplasty for in-stent restenosis, a paclitaxel-coated balloon significantly lowers the incidence of target lesion failure compared with an uncoated balloon, according to the results of the multicentre AGENT IDE trial.

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Zoledronate offers protection against fractures for up to 3.5 years

Treatment with zoledronate leads to reduced fracture rates, with the protective benefit persisting for 1.5 to 3.5 years after the final dose, as reported in the extension phase of a study.

Portable device shows promise in diagnosing neurodegenerative diseases

A portable, wireless graphene field-effect transistor (GFET) biosensor device that can spot viruses, proteins, and small molecules with single-molecule sensitivity and specificity may be useful in detecting biomarkers for Alzheimer’s (AD) and Parkinson’s (PD) diseases, as reported in a study.

ECG- vs non-ECG-triggered CTAA: Which is better for assessing aortic disease?

An electrocardiograph (ECG)-triggered computed tomography (CT) angiography of the aorta (CTAA) on a single-source scanner generates better image quality and vessel attenuation of the aortic root and ascending aorta than the non-ECG-triggered CTAA, but the former also delivers a higher dose of radiation, a Singapore study has shown.

Frailty, smoking history, lack of exercise predict HBPM cessation

In community-dwelling older adults, some factors that influence home blood pressure measurement (HBPM) include frailty, smoking history, female sex, and lack of exercise, among others.

ECG abnormalities a red flag for mortality in low-risk population

Among relatively healthy individuals, major electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities such as left atrial enlargement (LAE) and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), among others, predict increased mortality, as shown in a retrospective study.