https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-rss/?orgId=110566&title=CORE+in+the+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Center for Outcomes Research & Evaluation (CORE) en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 20:40:53 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/choosing-safer-diabetes-medications-older-adults/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/choosing-safer-diabetes-medications-older-adults/ Older adults with type 2 diabetes face a difficult trade-off: they are among the most vulnerable to medication-related harms yet are often underrepresented in the clinical trials that guide treatment decisions. A new study led by Yuan Lu, ScD, helps address this gap by providing large-scale, real-world evidence on the safety of commonly used diabetes medications. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-faculty-to-present-new-cardiovascular-research-at-national-cardiology-conference/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-faculty-to-present-new-cardiovascular-research-at-national-cardiology-conference/ Faculty from the Yale School of Medicine (YSM) will present their latest research on cardiovascular care at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Scientific Sessions on March 28 to 30, 2026, in New Orleans. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-06/racial-disparities-persist-in-lung-cancer-treatment-study-finds https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-06/racial-disparities-persist-in-lung-cancer-treatment-study-finds Black lung cancer patients are less likely to receive surgery or radiation therapy aimed at curing their cancer compared to white patients, a new Yale-led study says. “The past 30 years have seen tremendous progress in our fundamental understanding of lung cancer and the development of new treatment strategies,” senior researcher Dr. Cary Gross, a professor at Yale School of Medicine, said in a news release. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/05/cost-physical-therapy-varies-widely-state-state https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/05/cost-physical-therapy-varies-widely-state-state A new Yale study examines cost variation for physical therapy across the United States. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/gaps-in-lung-cancer-treatment-persist-yale-study-finds/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/gaps-in-lung-cancer-treatment-persist-yale-study-finds/ In recent decades, lung cancer treatment has been transformed—new surgeries, new radiation techniques, and dramatically improved outcomes. But according to new research from Yale, one thing has barely changed: who receives curative care. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:12:00 Z https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-02-13/food-choice-matters-more-than-low-carb-or-low-fat-labels https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-02-13/food-choice-matters-more-than-low-carb-or-low-fat-labels “The findings show that what matters most for heart health is the quality of the foods people eat," said Dr. Harlan Krumholz."Whether a diet is lower in carbohydrates or fat, emphasizing plant-based foods, whole grains and healthy fats is associated with better cardiovascular outcomes.” Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/using-ai-to-guide-ai/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/using-ai-to-guide-ai/ Since arriving at Yale School of Medicine in 2019 as an internal medicine resident, Evangelos Oikonomou, MD, DPhil—now an assistant professor of medicine (cardiovascular medicine)—has focused his research on developing artificial intelligence (AI) applications that can interpret traditional, routine cardiac tests to better assist providers in diagnosing cardiovascular diseases. In a new paper published in NEJM AI, Oikonomou, together with Rohan Khera, MD, MS and their colleagues from the Yale Cardiovascular Data Science (CarDS) Lab, shared a new AI-enabled clinical decision support tool, TARGET-AI, designed to help clinicians and their larger health systems use AI more effectively. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/health/ai-chatbots-doctors-medicine.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/health/ai-chatbots-doctors-medicine.html Dr. Harlan Krumholz, a cardiologist at Yale and adviser to OpenEvidence, an A.I. program for doctors said, “A.I.’s reasoning and ability to make diagnoses is already outpacing what physicians can do,” said Dr. Krumholz, who is also a co-founder of two start-ups using A.I. to interpret medical scans and digital data. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/yale-department-of-internal-medicine-faculty-promotions-appointments-december-2025/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/yale-department-of-internal-medicine-faculty-promotions-appointments-december-2025/ Congratulations to the following Yale Department of Internal Medicine faculty members, who were recently promoted, appointed, or reappointed. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/stress-affects-your-heart https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/stress-affects-your-heart Stress can cause inflammation and damage the heart. Yale experts recommend ways to manage that stress and keep your heart healthy. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/masters-of-medicine-preventive-cardiology-conference/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/masters-of-medicine-preventive-cardiology-conference/ Yale faculty, trainees, and staff will share some of the latest updates on cardiovascular care at the upcoming Masters of Medicine Conference in Kingston, Jamaica, from January 16-18, 2026. The annual conference, hosted by the Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) and the HIC Foundation (HICF), aims to accelerate the development of evidence-based cardiovascular care in Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/do-all-countries-benefit-from-clinical-trials/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/do-all-countries-benefit-from-clinical-trials/ A new study led by Yale’s Jennifer Miller, PhD, found that medicines are not physically accessible in many of the countries where they are tested for FDA approval. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/new-professors-department-of-internal-medicine-october-2025/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/new-professors-department-of-internal-medicine-october-2025/ The Yale Department of Internal Medicine congratulates some of the new professors in the department, including Marjorie Golden, MD; Ladan Golestaneh, MD, MS; William Oh, MD; and Christine Won, MD, MSc. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-09-18/pharma-payments-might-influence-ms-drug-prescriptions-researchers-argue https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-09-18/pharma-payments-might-influence-ms-drug-prescriptions-researchers-argue Nearly 4 out of 5 American neurologists prescribing multiple sclerosis (MS) drugs have received at least one payment from the pharmaceutical industry, a new study reports. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/fellow-focus-in-four-joshua-skydel-md/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/fellow-focus-in-four-joshua-skydel-md/ Meet clinical fellow, Joshua Skydel, MD, who aims to develop methods for using real-world data to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:00:00 Z https://markets.ft.com/data/announce/detail?dockey=600-202509091410BIZWIRE_USPRX____20250909_BW935736-1 https://markets.ft.com/data/announce/detail?dockey=600-202509091410BIZWIRE_USPRX____20250909_BW935736-1 “Hypertension is the leading preventable cause of heart attack and stroke, yet millions remain undiagnosed. Making accurate detection easy and part of daily life can help people get care earlier and prevent avoidable harm,” explained Yale School of Medicine cardiologist Harlan Krumholz. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/ai-medical-devices-no-validation-more-recalls-jama/758998/ https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/ai-medical-devices-no-validation-more-recalls-jama/758998/ Public companies, which accounted for about half of AI-enabled devices on the market, had a higher rate of recalls and a lower rate of clinical evidence, according to a JAMA study, co-authored by Yale's Dr. Joseph Ross. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/reduce-risk-diabetes-minimal-weight-143433102.html https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/reduce-risk-diabetes-minimal-weight-143433102.html NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) In today's health headlines, how to reduce your risk of diabetes with minimal weight loss, men live an average of five years less than women, one theory on how to change that, and what to know about the new world screwworm. Dr. Arjun Venkatesh, chair of emergency medicine at Yale School of Medicine. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/welcome-new-faculty-fellows-staff-august-2025/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/welcome-new-faculty-fellows-staff-august-2025/ The Department of Internal Medicine welcomes the following new faculty, fellows, and staff who joined the team in July 2025. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.healio.com/news/cardiology/20250714/delays-in-hypertension-diagnosis-may-hold-up-treatment-increase-cvd-risk https://www.healio.com/news/cardiology/20250714/delays-in-hypertension-diagnosis-may-hold-up-treatment-increase-cvd-risk Delayed diagnosis of hypertension after initial elevated BP measurement was tied to lower rates of antihypertensive drug initiation and increased risk for CVD events, according to data published in JAMA Network Open. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/ai-tool-interprets-echocardiograms-in-minutes/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/ai-tool-interprets-echocardiograms-in-minutes/ A new study in JAMA led by Yale School of Medicine researchers finds that an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tool can interpret echocardiograms with a high degree of accuracy in just a few minutes. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/lower-blood-pressure-may-offer-benefits-even-for-the-very-elderly/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/lower-blood-pressure-may-offer-benefits-even-for-the-very-elderly/ Intensive blood pressure management may offer important benefits for adults aged 80 and above, according to new evidence from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Yuan Lu, ScD, lead author of the study, is an assistant professor of medicine (cardiology), biomedical informatics, and data science at YSM as well as an assistant professor of chronic disease epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/does-paxlovid-reduce-long-covid-symptoms-yale-led-trial-finds-out/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/does-paxlovid-reduce-long-covid-symptoms-yale-led-trial-finds-out/ A novel decentralized clinical trial found that Paxlovid was ineffective in alleviating Long COVID symptoms but underscored the importance of a patient-centered approach. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:30:00 Z https://www.healthday.com/health-news/cardiovascular-diseases/seniors-benefit-from-tight-blood-pressure-control https://www.healthday.com/health-news/cardiovascular-diseases/seniors-benefit-from-tight-blood-pressure-control WEDNESDAY, March 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Elderly people benefit from taking medications to keep their blood pressure low, same as younger folks, a new study says. "The key question is, should blood pressure be lowered aggressively, or is a more moderate approach safer?” said Yale assistant professor of cardiology Yuan Lu. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.npr.org/2025/03/16/nx-s1-5325974/the-u-s-s-hospital-bed-shortage-is-in-danger-of-reaching-a-critical-threshold https://www.npr.org/2025/03/16/nx-s1-5325974/the-u-s-s-hospital-bed-shortage-is-in-danger-of-reaching-a-critical-threshold There is a shortage of beds in hospitals across the United States. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with doctor Arjun Venkatesh of Yale School about it. Sun, 16 Mar 2025 11:55:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/yale-researchers-launch-openrxiv-to-secure-the-future-of-open-science/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/yale-researchers-launch-openrxiv-to-secure-the-future-of-open-science/ Preprint server medRxiv played an essential role during the pandemic. Its founders are part of a new effort to guarantee the server’s long-term stability. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:15:00 Z https://insights.som.yale.edu/podcasts/health-veritas/sarah-taylor-the-science-of-breastfeeding https://insights.som.yale.edu/podcasts/health-veritas/sarah-taylor-the-science-of-breastfeeding Howie and Harlan are joined by Yale neonatologist Sarah Taylor to discuss our growing understanding of breastfeeding, including the active role that infants play in shaping the composition of breast milk. Harlan discusses the rapid growth of Hims & Hers Health, which provides treatment and medication over the internet; Howie reports on the promising initial results from a pilot program in North Carolina that seeks to reduce healthcare costs by providing support in non-medical areas like food security and housing.  Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/02/19/immune-markers-post-vaccination-syndrome-indicate-future-research-directions https://news.yale.edu/2025/02/19/immune-markers-post-vaccination-syndrome-indicate-future-research-directions A small number of people report chronic symptoms after receiving COVID-19 shots. A new study provides clues for further research. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/health-care-company-payouts-favor-shareholders-new-research-shows/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/health-care-company-payouts-favor-shareholders-new-research-shows/ Most of health care companies’ net income goes to shareholders, according to a research letter recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/new-non-opioid-pain-medication-and-how-ai-can-spot-heart-conditions/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/new-non-opioid-pain-medication-and-how-ai-can-spot-heart-conditions/ Dr. Arjun Venkatesh, chair of emergency medicine at Yale School of Medicine and Yale Medicine talks about the newly approved non-opioid pain medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Plus, new research about AI’s ability to spot heart conditions and treat seizures post-stroke. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:55:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/ai-can-identify-cardiomyopathies-early-says-new-study/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/ai-can-identify-cardiomyopathies-early-says-new-study/ AI-assisted testing in emergency rooms could lead to early diagnosis of cardiomyopathies, Yale-led research finds. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/new-ai-tool-identifies-risk-of-future-heart-failure/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/new-ai-tool-identifies-risk-of-future-heart-failure/ Yale researchers developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can identify individuals at high risk of developing heart failure using electrocardiogram (ECG) images. The new tool enables earlier identification of heart failure, potentially reducing hospitalizations and premature death, the researchers said. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/when-climate-and-health-collide/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/when-climate-and-health-collide/ In a new report, scientists at the Yale School of Public Health warn that smoke from the California wildfires can exacerbate cardiovascular problems. They also say the compound extreme weather events that preceded the fires represent a new era in public health in which climate change-driven disasters create new challenges for protecting population health. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/23/health/generic-glp1-liraglutide-fda/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/23/health/generic-glp1-liraglutide-fda/index.html The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a generic version of the daily injectable GLP-1 medicine liraglutide for people with type 2 diabetes, opening the door for lower-priced options to reach the market and help address a shortage. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://metabase.moreover.com/noarticleurl?type=psh&lni=6DR1-NJD3-S6DJ-R23H-00000-00 https://metabase.moreover.com/noarticleurl?type=psh&lni=6DR1-NJD3-S6DJ-R23H-00000-00 The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a generic version of the daily injectable GLP-1 medicine liraglutide for people with type 2 diabetes, opening the door for lower-priced options to reach the market and help address a shortage. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.yahoo.com/news/hitting-aging-glass-ceiling-151210175.html https://www.yahoo.com/news/hitting-aging-glass-ceiling-151210175.html NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) In today's health headlines, testing of the nation's milk supply for bird flu has begun, plus, is there a connection between chocolate intake and diabetes risk? And, are we hitting an aging glass ceiling? Arjun Venkatesh, MD, chair of emergency medicine at both Yale School of Medicine and Yale Medicine joined anchor Laura Hutchinson. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://parade.com/health/worst-lunch-food-heart-health-according-to-cardiologist https://parade.com/health/worst-lunch-food-heart-health-according-to-cardiologist Whether you pack your lunch or frequently pick up takeout, what you choose to eat at lunchtime can make or break your overall heart health. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-to-know-for-national-hiv-aids-awareness-month/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-to-know-for-national-hiv-aids-awareness-month/ In today’s health headlines, it’s National HIV/AIDS Awareness Month and also Flu Vaccination Awareness Month. Plus, holiday safety advice for December. Dr. Arjun Venkatesh, chair of emergency medicine at Yale School of Medicine and Yale Medicine, joined good morning Connecticut at 9 a.m. to discuss. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://arstechnica.com/health/2024/11/womans-abdominal-implant-erupts-from-her-leg-experts-call-for-fda-reforms/ https://arstechnica.com/health/2024/11/womans-abdominal-implant-erupts-from-her-leg-experts-call-for-fda-reforms/ Suspicious deaths, perforated sheep veins went unreported before device hit market. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.wfsb.com/2024/11/19/ai-breakthrough-healthcare-revolutionize-cardiology-more/ https://www.wfsb.com/2024/11/19/ai-breakthrough-healthcare-revolutionize-cardiology-more/ Rohan Khera, MD, assistant professor of medicine (cardiovascular medicine) and of biostatistics (health informatics) at Yale School of Medicine, discusses how AI can revolutionize the detection of heart conditions. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-11-anti-obesity-drugs-lifestyle-interventions.html https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-11-anti-obesity-drugs-lifestyle-interventions.html Popular anti-obesity drugs continue to show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss, according to several new papers published in JACC that are being simultaneously presented at the American Heart Association's 2024 Scientific Sessions. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://law.yale.edu/yls-today/news/risks-fda-approved-medical-device-and-flaws-fda-procedures-exposed-help-mfia-clinic https://law.yale.edu/yls-today/news/risks-fda-approved-medical-device-and-flaws-fda-procedures-exposed-help-mfia-clinic A newly published study in Annals of Internal Medicine describes the significant safety risks posed by a commonly used blood clot filter and transparency gaps in the procedures of the Food & Drug Administration that allowed the device to gain regulatory approval. Yale professor of medicine, public health, and investigative medicine Dr. Harlan Krumholz led the study. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.courant.com/2024/11/14/opinion-medical-providers-and-researchers-call-to-end-ct-homeless-encampment-displacements/ https://www.courant.com/2024/11/14/opinion-medical-providers-and-researchers-call-to-end-ct-homeless-encampment-displacements/ Fabiola Arbelo Cruz, MD; Caroline Dumont, MD, MPH; Emma Lo, MD; Annie Harper, PhD; Billy Bromage, MSW; and Lori Wallace, PhD, MPH advocate in The Hartford Courant for officials to stop displacing the homeless from encampments in Connecticut. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/ysm-faculty-receive-awards-for-innovation/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/ysm-faculty-receive-awards-for-innovation/ Seven Yale School of Medicine faculty receive Yale Faculty Innovation Awards. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.healio.com/news/cardiology/20241105/ai-in-cardiology-a-call-for-robust-validation-regulatory-labeling-and-security-of-data https://www.healio.com/news/cardiology/20241105/ai-in-cardiology-a-call-for-robust-validation-regulatory-labeling-and-security-of-data Rohan Khera, MD, MS, discusses his review in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, which highlights artificial intelligence developments in cardiovascular medicine. The review also provides an overview of future uses of AI in clinical practice and highlights areas of caution. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/yale-researchers-at-american-heart-association-scientific-session-2024/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/yale-researchers-at-american-heart-association-scientific-session-2024/ Yale faculty, trainees, postdocs, and students will present research at the upcoming American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Chicago later this month. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/new-analytics-center-cardiovascular-medicine/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/new-analytics-center-cardiovascular-medicine/ The section of cardiovascular medicine recently established the Cardiovascular Medicine Analytics Center (CMAC). The new center provides advanced statistical support focused on the specific needs of cardiovascular medicine research. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/health-equity-summit-achievements-plans-future-solutions/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/core/news-article/health-equity-summit-achievements-plans-future-solutions/ Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, racial outcome disparities emerged. In the first year, for example, Black and Hispanic patients were far likelier to die than white patients were. Yet a bright spot occurred at Yale. Not only was the mortality rate throughout Yale New Haven Health in the pandemic’s first two years lower than the national average, but also no race-based survival differences occurred among discharged patients. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:05:00 Z https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce81j919gdjo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce81j919gdjo New studies suggest the weight loss drug could be used to treat a range of issues, including heart failure. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.biospace.com/fda/5-accelerated-approvals-gone-wrong https://www.biospace.com/fda/5-accelerated-approvals-gone-wrong Since its inception in 1992, the FDA’s accelerated approval pathway has helped shepherd nearly 300 new drugs to the market. However, recent years have seen a number of high-profile market withdrawals and failed confirmatory trials. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z