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  • Potential aspirin risks may negate preventive benefits

    Older adults in the US have been taking aspirin for cardiovascular disease prevention for decades, but recent research suggests relatively few people ages 40 to 59 should use it in this way. A poll by the University of Michigan found that about one-quarter of adults ages 50 to 80 were taking aspirin at least three times weekly, though many of these individuals did not have a history of heart disease. Research has shown that bleeding risks may outweigh any preventive benefits of the drug for many people. Newsweek (tiered subscription model) (6/24) Learn More

  • Study links ultraprocessed foods to higher death risk

    Eating a diet high in ultraprocessed foods, such as soft drinks and processed meats, is linked to a higher risk of early death from conditions like heart disease and diabetes, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition. Over a 23-year follow-up period, older adults consuming more of these foods were found to have about a 10% increased likelihood of mortality compared with those consuming less processed food. HealthDay News (7/1) Learn More

  • New JACC editor-in-chief's first issue publishes

    Cardiovascular Business (6/25) Learn More

  • Researchers: Diabetes may get its start in the gut

    Salon (6/30) Learn More

  • Cardiologist to lead transplantation society

    Cardiovascular Business (7/1) Learn More

  • Registration Now Open For ACC Quality Summit 2024

    Registration is now open for ACC Quality Summit 2024, taking place September 17-19 in San Antonio. The Summit will provide invaluable opportunities to network with fellow quality-focused colleagues, to learn with exceptional education sessions and workshops, to explore scientific findings and initiatives informed by NCDR and ACC Accreditation Services, and more. At ACC Quality Summit, attendees can dive deep into registry specifics, discover the value of accreditation, and gain useful insights regarding the development and implementation of quality programs. Register today. Plus, submit your nomination for the ACC Distinguished Excellence in Cardiovascular Health Care Award, being presented at this year's Summit, by Friday, July 26. Learn More

  • Share Your Support For an Independent CV Board of Medicine; Comments Due July 24

    The 90-day open comment period seeking feedback on the joint society application to create a new, independent American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine is underway! It is important that the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) hear from cardiologists, other clinicians, patients, the public and other stakeholders regarding the new Board and how it answers the call for a certification process that facilitates "continuous learning and improvement while simultaneously assuring patients that their physicians are up to date in their specialty." The last day to submit comments is Wednesday, July 24. Learn more and submit your comments. Learn More

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