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Renal denervation modestly lowers blood pressure, with durable long-term benefits, according to Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA.

The American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) marked its 40th anniversary this year at the ASPC Congress on CVD Prevention in Boston, held August 1-3, with 3 days of debates, presentations, oral abstracts, and posters.

Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA, of Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, spoke at the recent ASPC 2025 Congress on CVD Prevention to illustrate both the benefits and risks associated with renal denervation. Bhatt addresses the procedure in the context of lifestyle interventions and novel drug therapies.

Continuing his interview about these results, CEPHEUS lead investigator Saad Z. Usmani, MD, MBA, FACP, FASCO, highlights the minimal residual disease negativity findings.

In this retrospective study, Rakendu Rajendran, MBBS, and colleagues found higher rates of myocardial infarction and major adverse cardiovascular events in males and increased stroke incidence in females, among cannabinoid users.

Amy Paller, MD, pediatric dermatologist and clinical researcher at Northwestern Medicine's Feinberg School of Medicine, discussed the potential impact of reducing immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis.

Vivek Bhalla, MD, Stanford, calls for greater awareness and implementation of existing screening guidelines to help identify patients who may benefit from more targeted, disease-specific interventions for hypertension in the setting of primary aldosteronism.

Experts highlight advances in therapies, research on skin of color, and the impact of social determinants of health at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology's milestone annual meeting.

Rayan Salih, MD, a third-year internal medicine resident with the Northeast Georgia Health System, who hopes to specialize in cardiology, presented the poster, “Double Trouble: Pregnancy Challenges in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction and Cardiac Amyloidosis.”

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) inhibitors have proven effective in preventing cardiovascular events, leading to experts promoting their use outside of care for diabetes.

Compared with previous surgical iterations of the procedure, explains Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI, Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, newer and FDA-approved catheter-based approaches are beneficial and safe.

Posters presented at the ASPC 2025 Congress on Cardiac Prevention showed the benefit of participating in cardiac rehabilitation for a variety of cardiac issues.

A lively debate on the pros and cons of using hormone therapy in women to prevent cardiovascular events had attendees engaged throughout.

Varsha Tanguturi, MD, cardiologist and DETECT AS investigator, presented new data on how the findings she and her colleagues saw indicate almost universal increases in rates of aortic valve replacement in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS), across both provider and patient groups.

Khush Kharidia, MD, a third-year internal medicine resident at UT Southwestern, presented the oral abstract, “Evaluating the Quality, Accuracy and Health Impact of Cholesterol-Related Content on TikTok: A Social Media Analysis,” at ASPC 2025 Congress on CVD Prevention.

Studies found that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists were valuable tools in improving outcomes and survival in those with coronary plaque and after ST-elevation myocardial infarction.

Language models and wearable devices are just 2 means of improving the practice of preventive cardiology.

Alexandra M. Trevino, MD, of Northwestern Medicine presented the oral abstract, "Trends in New-Onset Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Among US Adults by Place of Birth and Hispanic Ethnic Origin Group," on day 1 of the ASPC Congress on CVD Prevention.

Experts provided insights into how past cohort studies have helped to shape preventive medicine for more than 50 years.

Noting the profound impact of living with a chronic condition that constantly reminds patients of their "patient" status, Andrew Kuykendall, MD, Moffitt Cancer Center, emphasizes the importance of therapies that can offer a sense of normalcy.

The American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention features multiple sessions on different methods of treating and preventing cardiovascular disease, including through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists.

David J. Maron, MD, FASPC, president-elect of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC), previews hot topics of interest at this year's congress and how lessons he has learned from current ASPC president Michael Shapiro, DO, FASPC, will shape his presidency set to commence next year.

At the 2025 Society for Pediatric Dermatology conference, Karen Vo, DO, presented research analyzing popular TikTok videos about epidermolysis bullosa, highlighting the platform’s power in raising awareness through emotional storytelling, and used her findings to advocate for early school-based mental health support and stronger, more inclusive antibullying policies for children with chronic skin conditions.

At the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting, Sarah Coates, MD, FAAD, highlights how social drivers shape pediatric skin health and how clinicians can respond.

Two posters presented at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology's Annual Meeting explore the psychological toll and potential nutritional approaches for managing vitiligo in children and adolescents.

Cory Simpson, MD, PhD, assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Washington, spoke to the need for more treatment options in genetic skin conditions and the possibility of drug repurposing.

With obesity rates rising sharply, the American Academy of Pediatrics calls for multimodal strategies to address the crisis in youth.

Pediatric hidradenitis suppurativa faces diagnostic delays and stigma, while adalimumab shows superior drug survival compared with infliximab in children.

A review highlights the need for better research on pediatric segmental vitiligo treatments, as current options show mixed results, and at SPD 2025, Hira Ghani, DO, emphasized the importance of recognizing often-overlooked skin conditions in children.