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Apr. 10, 2024

KMBC: Odessa Couple a Perfect Match in Marriage and in Their Kidneys

KMBC talked to Dr. Matthew Wilkinson about living organ donation and one couple's incredible story.
Apr. 10, 2024

U.S. News & World Report: Wegovy Helps Those With Both Diabetes, Heart Failure: Study

For people struggling with both diabetes and a common type of heart failure, the weight-loss drug Wegovy may do more for their health than help them shed pounds, new research suggests.
Apr. 8, 2024

MEDIA COVERAGE: Obesity Medication Proves Effective in Treating Patients with Obesity-Related Heart Failure and Type 2 Diabetes

A new study led by Dr. Mikhail Kosiborod found patients with obesity-related heart failure and type 2 diabetes had significant improvement in symptoms and physical limitations when taking semaglutide.
Apr. 8, 2024

CNN: Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Offers Benefits for People with Diabetes and Common Form of Heart Failure, Study Finds

The popular weight loss drug Wegovy seems to provide more health benefits for people who have diabetes and a common kind of heart failure than just helping take off the pounds, according to the results from the STEP HFpEF DM trial.
Apr. 8, 2024

Good Morning America: New Report on the Effect of Weight Loss Drugs on Heart Disease

A new study led by Dr. Mikhail Kosiborod found patients with obesity-related heart failure and diabetes had a significant improvement in symptoms when taking semaglutide.
Mar. 29, 2024

ABC News: Eating a Dozen Eggs a Week Doesn't Hurt Your Cholesterol

Dr. James O'Keefe weighs in on a new study that found eating more than a dozen fortified eggs a week did not negatively affect cholesterol levels.
Mar. 27, 2024

KSHB: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Warns of Rise in Measles Cases, Importance of Vaccination

KSHB talked to Dr. Todd Fristo about the measles virus and MMR vaccine as cases rise in the U.S.
Mar. 26, 2024

Cardiovascular Business: SPECT Still Has an Important Role to Play in Nuclear Cardiology

Cardiovascular Business spoke with Dr. Timothy Bateman about his views on SPECT advances and its longevity in the coming years.
Mar. 18, 2024

KMBC: One Month Later: Therapist Discusses Healing After Parade Day Shooting

Amanda Davis joined KMBC's Heart of the Matter to talk about healing and how to best talk to children one month after the Chiefs rally shooting.