Irregular Heartbeat May Speed Cognitive Decline
Findings based on longitudinal assessments of older adults without stroke
Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Aspirin Post Hip Replacement OK for Extended Prophylaxis
Aspirin for 28 days non-inferior and as safe as dalteparin for preventing venous thromboembolism
Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Few Physicians Meeting Meaningful Use in Early 2012
Managing patient populations with electronic systems not easy for many physicians
Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Blood Transfusions in Cardiac Surgery May Up Infections
Each unit of RBCs transfused linked with 29 percent increase in risk of major post-op infection
Tuesday, June 04, 2013

CDC: Small Drop in Those With Difficulty Paying Medical Bills
Decrease in adults (<65 years) and children in families with difficulty paying medical bills
Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Final Rules on Employment Wellness Programs Released
Rules support participatory wellness programs and rewards for health-contingent programs
Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Health of Nation Reviewed With Focus on Emergency Care
Twenty percent of people reported visiting emergency department at least once in last year
Monday, June 03, 2013

New Meds, Medical Devices Up Heart Failure Outcomes
Findings in patients with advanced heart failure referred to a tertiary university medical center
Friday, May 31, 2013

Standard VTE Prevention Supported for Bariatric Surgery
Review looks at both intravascular filters and augmented pharmacologic dosing strategies
Friday, May 31, 2013

Acute Coronary Syndrome-Related PTSD Impacts Sleep
In post-ACS recovery period, important to consider sleep for cardiac prognosis, treatment strategy
Friday, May 31, 2013

Patients Like Commercial Programs for Weight Loss
Patients say they want support and motivation, not education, in weight management programs
Friday, May 31, 2013

Aggressive Lowering of BP May Up Risk of CHD in Diabetes
Blood pressures below 120/70 mm Hg linked with increased risk of coronary heart disease
Friday, May 31, 2013

New Statement Released by Anticoagulation Forum
Consensus statement to help organizations develop better systems to cut medication errors
Friday, May 31, 2013

Antismoking Messages in Media Linked to Intention to Quit
Awareness of antismoking messages from single, multiple media channels linked to intent to quit
Friday, May 31, 2013

Meta-Analysis Compares Vascular Risks for NSAIDs
Diclofenac and possibly ibuprofen linked to increased vascular risk; less risk for naproxen
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Economics, Health Explain U.S. Women's Mortality Inequalities
Employment, smoking contribute to widening mortality gap across education levels
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Patients Who Share in Care Decisions May Up Costs of Care
Hospitalized patients who preferred to be involved in care decisions had longer stays and higher costs
Thursday, May 30, 2013

One-Third of Medical Students Have Implicit Anti-Fat Bias
Most are unaware of their significant implicit bias, although it could affect quality of care
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Odds of Mortality Up With Elective Surgery on Friday, Weekend
Significantly increased risk of mortality within 30 days for Friday, weekend versus Monday surgery
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Doc Passengers Assist in Half of In-Flight Medical Emergencies
Most common in-flight medical problems syncope, respiratory symptoms, nausea and vomiting
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Billions Can Be Saved With Pharmacy Benefit Management
Strategies include use of generic drugs, affordable brands, negotiation of pharmacy dispensing fee
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Modified Genes Present After Maternal Bariatric Surgery
Modifications consistent with reduced cardiometabolic risk
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Most Heart Attack Patients Want to Decide Treatment
About two-thirds of hospitalized patients prefer an active role in shared decision-making
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Transparency Key to Improving Value Care for Patients
Data on price, utilization, and quality should be made publicly available to ensure greater value
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

ACSM: Minneapolis-St. Paul Tops 2013 U.S. Fitness Index
As in 2012, Minneapolis-St. Paul tops rankings; Washington, D.C., second; Oklahoma City last
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

ASC: Rapid BP Lowering Tx No Better for Intracerebral Bleed
No significant reduction in death, severe disability with intensive versus guideline-recommended tx
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

AAN Releases Periprocedural Anticoagulant Care Guideline
Risk of bleeding from antithrombotic medications varies according to medical procedure
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

HHS: End-of-2013 Targets for EHR Use Already Reached
>50 percent of doctor offices, 80 percent of eligible hospitals using electronic health records
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

ESC: Heart Failure Outcomes Vary With Timing of Admission
Mortality, length of stay worse for January, Friday, and 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. admissions
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

ESC: Coenxyme Q10 Beneficial for Heart Failure
Patients receiving supplementation have reduced heart failure hospitalization, cardiovascular death
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Docs Anticipating Changes Ahead As ACA Progresses
Most expect ACA to continue as planned; expect further integration for themselves, hospitals
Monday, May 27, 2013

About One in Four Uninsured Could Be Excluded From ACA
Twenty-seven percent of those eligible for assistance tax credits do not have checking account
Friday, May 24, 2013

Data Support Basing Health Decisions on Both Benefit, Cost
Health care cost varies from $2 to $224 per month of health status-adjusted life expectancy
Friday, May 24, 2013

Overweight and Obese Are More Likely to Doctor Shop
Doctor shopping tied to increased rate of emergency department visits for overweight, obese
Friday, May 24, 2013

Studies Discuss Complications of Type 2 Diabetes in Youth
Series of studies, editorials discuss complications, including retinopathy, cardiovascular disease
Thursday, May 23, 2013

ACOG: Hormone Therapy Not Recommended to Prevent CHD
For menopausal women, heart-healthy lifestyles and other strategies recommended to reduce risk
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Dual-Source Cardiac CT IDs CAD in Hard-to-Image Patients
Systematic review shows high sensitivity for identifying coronary artery disease
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Midlife Hysterectomy Doesn't Increase Cardiovascular Risk
Surgical menopause in 40's and 50's not linked to increased risk versus natural menopause
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Mediterranean Diet Preserves Cognition in the Aging Brain
Diet enhanced with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts better than low-fat diet for global cognition
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Long-Acting Bronchodilators Up Cardiovascular Risk in COPD
Findings among older adults newly prescribed long-acting β-agonists or anticholinergics
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Not All U.K. Health Records Capturing Myocardial Infarction
Electronic primary care, hospital, disease, and death records each miss 25 to 50 percent of MIs
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Stroke-Related Costs Expected to Rise 129 Percent by 2030
Effective preventive, acute care, rehab services will have both medical, societal benefits
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Sodium, Water Restriction Not Found Beneficial in Heart Failure
No effect seen on weight loss or clinical stability with aggressive sodium, fluid restriction
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Competitive Sports Can Be Safe for Athletes With ICDs
Data may better inform physician, patient decision-making in terms of sports participation
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Cardiologist Calls for Action on Added Sugars
Despite evidence linking excess consumption with various health issues, official bodies are skeptical
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Systematic Screening of Med Adherence Will ID Barriers
Tailored interventions will be feasible following systematic monitoring of adherence
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

ATS: High Prevalence of COPD Misdiagnosis Among Uninsured
Only 17.5 percent of patients had spirometry before diagnosis; nearly half had no obstruction
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

SSRI Reduces Stress-Induced Myocardial Ischemia
Escitalopram reduces mental stress-induced ischemia in at-risk patients
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

CDC Presents Recent Trends in Health Behaviors of U.S. Adults
About 20 percent current smokers; 64.9 percent current drinkers; 62.1 percent overweight, obese
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

ATS: Air, Noise Pollution May Raise Cardiovascular Risk
Exposure to particulate matter, nighttime noise from traffic linked to subclinical atherosclerosis
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Case Survival Reflects Hospital Performance in Cardiac Arrest
Hospitals with high case-survival rates for cardiac arrest also have lower incidence
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Digital Divide Exists With Physician EHR Adoption
Adopters found to be optimistic about IT's potential, while non-adopters remain skeptical
Monday, May 20, 2013

Changes in Organ Allocation Helped Kids in Past Decade
From 2001 to 2010, increase seen in pediatric transplantation, decrease in wait-list deaths
Monday, May 20, 2013

AHA: Variation in Outpatient Cardiac Risk Factor Management
Considerable variation in hypertension and hyperlipidemia control; tobacco screening
Friday, May 17, 2013

AHA: iPhone App Transmits Heart Images Quickly
App is accurate and more reliable than standard e-mail transmission
Friday, May 17, 2013

ASCO: Midlife Fitness May Protect Against Cancer
High fitness linked to reductions in risk of developing and dying from lung, colorectal cancer
Friday, May 17, 2013

Depression Doubles Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women
Association is partially attenuated with adjustment for lifestyle, physiological factors
Friday, May 17, 2013

ASH: Practicing Yoga May Help Lower Blood Pressure
Yoga two to three times a week on average lowers both systolic and diastolic BP by three points
Thursday, May 16, 2013

ASH: Ringing Cell Phones May Cause Rise in Blood Pressure
BP rise less dramatic in hypertensive patients who more frequently use mobile phones
Thursday, May 16, 2013

AHA: Increasing Fitness in Midlife Cuts Heart Failure Risk
Rate of heart failure hospitalization down for adults who increase their fitness levels
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

ASH: People With Hypertension Prefer Higher Salt Taste
Use of other seasonings in food can curb preference for higher salt intake
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Dual Chamber ICDs Linked to More Complications
Single- and dual-chamber devices associated with similar mortality and hospitalization rates
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

IOM: Health Effects of Further Lowering Sodium Unclear
Higher sodium intake tied to heart disease; insufficient evidence to determine optimal intake
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Passive Smoking Exposure Tied to Lower HDL-C Among Teen Girls
Girls, but not boys, exposed to passive smoke from birth have lower HDL-C levels at age 17
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Healthy Lifestyle Offsets Cardio Risks From Job Strain
With job strain, healthy lifestyle linked to 53 percent lower CAD risk versus unhealthy lifestyle
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

No Change in Sodium Content of Ready Food From '05 to '11
And, meals at sit-down restaurants have nearly a full day's worth of fat, more than a day's sodium
Monday, May 13, 2013

New FDA Survey to Assess Doc Attitudes on DTC Advertising
New survey will examine attitudes among non-physicians, including nurses, physician assistants
Monday, May 13, 2013

User Satisfaction With Electronic Health Records Down
Twelve percent decrease in user satisfaction since 2010; increase in very dissatisfied users
Friday, May 10, 2013

Poor Service, Bedside Manner Top Patients' Online Complaints
Review of 'rate-your-doctor' websites reveals patients' most common gripes
Friday, May 10, 2013

HRS: iPad2 Can Trigger Magnet Mode in Defibrillators
Magnets embedded in iPad2 cover and body trigger magnet mode; suspend anti-tachycardia tx
Thursday, May 09, 2013

Antidepressants Benefit Post-CABG Mental Health Recovery
Escitalopram doesn't affect mortality, morbidity, but improves depression, mental health
Thursday, May 09, 2013

HRS: Some Shocks in Young ICD Users Due to AC Leak in Pools
Case series shows electromagnetic interference due to alternating current leak can cause shocks
Thursday, May 09, 2013

HRS: No Need to Stop Warfarin for Pacemaker, ICD Surgery
Fewer significant pocket-device hematomas for continued warfarin versus bridging heparin
Thursday, May 09, 2013

Smartphones, Smartphone Apps Increasingly Used by Docs
Two reports show use of smartphones and apps for professional purposes is increasing
Thursday, May 09, 2013

HHS Releases Data on Inpatient Charges for Hospital Services
HHS is also providing funding to data centers to collate, analyze, publish data to assist consumers
Thursday, May 09, 2013

n-3 Fatty Acids No Benefit for High-Risk Cardio Patients
No drop in cardiovascular mortality or morbidity for patients without myocardial infarction
Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Application for Health Coverage Has Been Simplified, Shortened
First-time consumers will be able to complete one three-page application, see all available options
Wednesday, May 08, 2013

For Men, Obesity in Youth Ups Cardiometabolic Risk by Age 55
Young obese men have increased risks, including type 2 diabetes, venous thromboembolism
Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Diabetes, Hypertension Prevalent With Spinal Stenosis
Findings among nonelderly lumbar spinal stenosis patients, compared with controls
Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Patients Most Annoyed by Long Waits, Unclear Test Results
Survey regarding doctor's office grievances identifies patients' top pet peeves
Friday, May 03, 2013

CDC: About One in Five U.S. Adults Meets Exercise Guidelines
In 2011, 20.6 percent of adults met guidelines for both aerobic activity and muscle strengthening
Friday, May 03, 2013

AHA: Lifestyle Changes May Reduce Blood Clot Risk
Ideal levels of physical activity, body mass index most significantly linked to risk
Friday, May 03, 2013

Medicaid Coverage Doesn't Lead to Better Physical Health
After two years, no reductions noted in measured BP, cholesterol, or glycated hemoglobin levels
Thursday, May 02, 2013

Micro-, Macrovascular Changes Observed in Binge Drinkers
Significantly lower flow mediated vasodilation, nitroglycerin-mediated dilation versus abstainers
Thursday, May 02, 2013

Health Industry Payment Details to Be Publicly Available
New CMS website will detail financial ties between drug, device manufacturers and docs, hospitals
Thursday, May 02, 2013

AHA: Mediterranean Diet Improves Cholesterol Measures
Findings in men with metabolic syndrome, even without accompanying weight loss
Thursday, May 02, 2013

AHA: Blood Vessel Function Better With Controversial Diet
Restriction of lectin-containing foods, adding 'anti-aging' supplements reduces endothelial dysfunction
Thursday, May 02, 2013

Azithromycin Not Tied to Increased Risk of CV Death
Versus no antibiotics, penicillin; based on a general population of young, middle-aged adults
Wednesday, May 01, 2013

More Than One-Third of Stroke Patients Don't Utilize EMS
Rural and minority patients have decreased odds of emergency medical services use
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

FDA Approves Kcentra to Reverse Anticoagulation
Can be administered faster than plasma to stop severe bleeding in heart patients
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Renewed Efforts From AAFP to Repeal OTC Provision in ACA
Provision will increase costs to health care system; add to burden on physician offices
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Mediterranean Diet Adherence Cuts Cognitive Impairment
Lower likelihood of incident cognitive impairment, especially among individuals without diabetes
Monday, April 29, 2013

FDA Announces New Network to Focus Exclusively on Patients
Interactive tool designed to educate patients and advocates about processes of drug development
Monday, April 29, 2013

Medical Interns Spending Less Time With Patients
More time being spent at a computer since work hours were limited in 2011
Friday, April 26, 2013

EB: Sleep Restriction Affects Respiratory, Vascular Control
With sleep restriction, central chemosensitivity increases and endothelial function decreases
Friday, April 26, 2013

EB: Displaying Exercise Needed to Burn Food Calories Effective
Displaying amount of exercise needed to burn off menu items shows benefits over just listing calories
Friday, April 26, 2013

Saturday Marks Sixth Annual Rx Drug Take-Back Day
Collection sites will be available around the country
Friday, April 26, 2013

Risk of Delay in Response to Patient E-Mails Up Over Weekend
Increased risk of messages not being opened within 12 hours, not receiving response in 36 hours
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Air Pollution Linked to Marker of Atherosclerosis
Greater exposure to air pollution associated with greater increases in artery thickness
Thursday, April 25, 2013

One 12-Ounce Sweet Drink a Day Ups Risk of T2DM 22 Percent
Association for sweet drinks persists, even after adjustment for energy intake, body mass index
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Prevalence, Costs of Heart Failure Estimated for 2030
More than eight million U.S. adults expected to have heart failure by 2030; $70 billion in costs
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Physicians Less Empathetic in Talking to Heavy Patients
Patient weight plays no role in quantity of physicians' biomedical communications
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Analgesics in Endurance Events Can Have Serious Adverse Effects
GI, kidney, and cardiovascular adverse events may increase with analgesic dose
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Teens Targeting Strength, Cardio Fitness Battle Insulin Resistance
Findings detected among assessed youth followed into young adulthood
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Diabetes Target Achievement Up From 1999 to 2010, More Needed
Only 14.3 percent meet targets for glycemic control, BP, LDL cholesterol, and tobacco use
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Diagnostic Errors Are the Leading Type of Malpractice Claim
Diagnosis-related payments from 1986 to 2010 totaled $38.8 billion
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

AMA Reveals First Step Toward Improving Health Outcomes
First stage of initiative focuses on prevention of cardiovascular disease and diabetes
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Peri-Noncardiac Op Exposure to β-Blockers Improves Outcome
Exposure tied to lower mortality for patients with two or more Revised Cardiac Risk Index factors
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Behaviors Indicative of More Trips to Buffet Table Identified
Serving oneself immediately and using larger plate linked to more trips at all-you-can-eat buffet
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Pediatric HIV Antiretroviral Treatment Cardioprotective
Long-term highly active antiretroviral therapy associated with improved cardiac function
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

TEDMED: Patients Can Become Leaders on the Health Team
Communities can raise their own leaders; may be key approach to change at community level
Monday, April 22, 2013

TEDMED: Get the Joy Back Into Health and Wellness
Surgeon General talks about importance of bringing joy back into movement and medicine
Monday, April 22, 2013

One-Year Survival Up for Critical Congenital Heart Defects
Increase in survival from 67.4 percent in 1979-1993 to 82.5 percent in 1994-2005 birth era
Monday, April 22, 2013

TEDMED: Is the Obesity Crisis a Disguise for a Deeper Problem?
Surgeon-researcher discusses hypothesis that we may be 'blaming the victims'
Monday, April 22, 2013

Pot Smoking Linked to Some Metabolic Changes
Increase in visceral adiposity and adipose tissue insulin resistance
Friday, April 19, 2013

Patient-Centered Decision Making Ups Health Outcomes
Health care outcomes improved for 71 percent of contextual factors that were addressed by PCDM
Friday, April 19, 2013

Community Gardening Programs Linked to Lower BMI
Findings in both male and female participants compared to otherwise similar neighbors, siblings
Friday, April 19, 2013

Family-Centered Teaching Rounds Good for Patients, Students
Higher patient satisfaction with exam room presentations; many residents have concerns
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Essay Questions Conventional Etiology of Obesity
To make progress in fight against obesity it is necessary to accept alternative hypotheses
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Relative Proportion of MRSA Increasing in S. aureus Isolates
Methicillin-sensitive S. aureus becoming more resistant to antibiotics
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Community Benefit Spending Varies for Tax-Exempt Hospitals
Most spent on charity care, patient services; less spent on community health improvement
Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Overall Prevalence of Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Is Low
Healthy lifestyle behaviors after a coronary heart disease or stroke event vary by country
Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Factors Weighing in on Long-Term Diabetes Survival Studied
Those able to survive more than 40 years are likely to have better glycemic, BP, lipid control
Monday, April 15, 2013

Risk of New-Onset Diabetes Varies With Different Statins
Lowest risk for pravastatin 40 mg/day; higher risk for rosuvastatin 20mg/day versus placebo
Monday, April 15, 2013

FDA Warns Consumers of Dangers of the Stimulant DMAA
Attempt to halt marketing of dietary supplements with DMAA after reports of illness, death
Monday, April 15, 2013

Cardiac Function Unaffected by Prior Intensive Insulin Therapy
Prior glycemic exposure and not prior intensive insulin therapy impacts cardiac parameters
Friday, April 12, 2013

Vitamin D Not Tied to Subclinical Atherosclerosis in T1DM
Vitamin D metabolite levels not tied to coronary artery calcium; carotid intima-media thickness
Friday, April 12, 2013

Drug-Facilitated Weight Loss Benefits Cardiometabolic Status
Weight loss, including phentermine/topiramate-induced, linked to reductions in lipids, blood pressure
Friday, April 12, 2013

Speech Details Practices to Improve U.S. Health Systems
Mayo Clinic CEO outlines key steps to create high-quality, low-cost care in America
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Overweight Adults Back Weight-Loss Health Benefits
But, study finds, few are willing to pay extra for whatever their plan might offer
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Sales Representatives Provide Inadequate Safety Information
Physicians ready to prescribe with lack of data on harmful effects of promoted medicines
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Population-Wide Weight Loss, Gain Linked to Diabetes Burden
Cuban experience of 1980 to 2010 shows weight loss and regain linked to diabetes, CVD burden
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Patients Using Different Rx Strategies to Save Money
Cost-saving strategies differ by age, health insurance status, and poverty status
Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Radiation-Linked Heart Disease Ups Death in Cardiothoracic Sx
Increasing Euro score and lack of beta-blockers also independently tied to higher mortality
Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Amiodarone Treatment Is Linked to Higher Cancer Risk
Medication for arrhythmias may pose peril, especially in males with increasing dose
Monday, April 08, 2013

Less Sodium, More Potassium Can Have Major Health Impact
Three meta-analyses show reduction in blood pressure, stroke, and cardiovascular mortality
Monday, April 08, 2013

Risk of Comorbidities Up With Hypoglycemia in T2DM
Risk of cardiovascular events, hospitalization, mortality up with mild, severe hypoglycemia
Monday, April 08, 2013

Novel Digital Stethoscope Detects Coronary Artery Disease
Technique may serve as an alternative to CT angiography in diagnosing CAD, study finds
Friday, April 05, 2013

Statins Show Protective Effect Against Acute Kidney Injury
Initiating use prior to coronary artery bypass grafting surgery may modestly reduce risks
Friday, April 05, 2013

Walking Reduces CHD Risk Factors as Much as Running
Decreases similar with equivalent energy expenditure by moderate/vigorous intensity exercise
Friday, April 05, 2013

Prevalence of Self-Reported Hypertension Rises in U.S.
Increase is small, but significant, and proportion of adults taking medication is up as well
Thursday, April 04, 2013

Low Risk With Normal Coronary Arteries, Nonobstructive CAD
Findings in patients presenting with acute chest pain undergoing coronary CT angiography
Thursday, April 04, 2013

Male Vertex Baldness Linked to Coronary Heart Disease
Meta-analysis shows increased risk for men with vertex baldness; link depends on severity of baldness
Thursday, April 04, 2013

Higher Plasma Fatty Acid Levels Tied to Reduced Mortality
Older patients have lower rates, especially for coronary heart disease-related death
Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Patients Taken Off Statins Can Be Re-Challenged With Success
Study finds halting therapy could lead to many preventable cardiovascular events
Tuesday, April 02, 2013

U.S. Adolescents Are in Poor Heart Health, Survey Finds
Only about half of males, females have five or more ideal components of cardiovascular wellness
Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Group-Based Weight Loss Incentives Are More Effective
Program of individual-based rewards falls short at weigh-ins over a 24-week period
Tuesday, April 02, 2013

After Chest Pain, Outcomes Are Better With Cardiologist's Care
Follow-up within 30 days of ER visit was associated with decreased risk of death
Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Runners Achieve Greater Weight Loss Than Walkers
Male and female walkers spend less energy walking than runners spend running, study finds
Monday, April 01, 2013

Many Uninsured Vets Will Be Eligible for Medicaid Under ACA
But most of uninsured will have new coverage options only if their state expands Medicaid
Friday, March 29, 2013

Using Internet Search Logs Can Help Identify Drug Interactions
Tool may alert authorities to potential problems and aid in surveillance of adverse events
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Study: Primary Care Extension Program Should Be Funded
Authors say PCEP important to improving public health, translating research into practice
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Experience-Related Data Limited in Children's Surgery
Wide variation seen in studies on methodology, outcomes, exposure definitions
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Regional Variation Noted in Prevalence of Delayed Care
Populations in counties with high prevalence likely to be Hispanic, have low income, chronic disease
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Inpatient Deaths Fell by 8 Percent in Last Decade
But total number of hospitalizations increased by 11 percent
Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Daylight Savings Time Modestly Affects AMI Type, Incidence
Greater than expected incidence of NSTEMI versus STEMI after transition to DST
Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Certified Primary Stroke Centers Use More Rt-PA
Findings in nationwide comparison of patients with ischemic stroke
Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Field Stories Can Shape Public Policy for Obesity Prevention
Collaborations with CDC and state agencies enhance messages for healthier eating, lifestyles
Friday, March 22, 2013

AHA: Active Docs More Likely to Advise Patients to Be Active
Review sees link between health care providers' physical activity level, counseling offered
Friday, March 22, 2013

Mobility Impaired May Have Difficulty Accessing Docs
Inability to transfer patient from wheelchair to examination bed most commonly reported issue
Friday, March 22, 2013

AHA: Most Packaged Toddler Foods Are High in Sodium
Some meals and snacks contain as much as 40 percent of recommended daily limits
Friday, March 22, 2013

Telehealth in Addition to Usual Care Not Cost-Effective
For adults with long-term health conditions, no increase in quality adjusted life years
Friday, March 22, 2013

Impact of Budget Sequestration on Health Care Discussed
Cuts will not be equal: Medicaid protected; 2 percent cut for Medicare; 8.2 percent cut for NIH
Thursday, March 21, 2013

Annual BP Checks May Improve Hypertension Identification
Annual screening rather than at every office visit improves specificity, no effect on sensitivity
Thursday, March 21, 2013

Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Can Also Reduce Cancer Risk
Adherence to six or seven ideal health metrics linked to 51 percent lower risk of cancer
Thursday, March 21, 2013

Effect of Immigration Status on Medicaid Eligibility Discussed
Seventeen percent of low-income, uninsured nonelderly are unauthorized or recently legal
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Chlorthalidone No Better Than Hydrochlorothiazide for HTN
Increased risk of hypokalemia seen with chlorthalidone among older adults
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

AHA: Burden of Sugary Drink-Related Deaths Quantified
2010 Global Burden of Diseases Study finds over 180,000 deaths tied to sugar-sweetened beverages
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Conflict-of-Interest Disclosures Common at 2011 AAOS Meeting
All featured symposia at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons disclosed conflicts
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Exercise Improves Quality of Life in Type 2 Diabetes
Aerobic, resistance programs yield significant boosts to both physical and general health
Monday, March 18, 2013

Pharmacist-Led Home BP Program Shows Success
Patients report reduced readings, better control, and improved care for hypertension
Monday, March 18, 2013

Final Rule in Notice of Benefit, Payment Parameters Issued
Rule expands on existing standards for risk adjustment, reinsurance, risk corridors
Friday, March 15, 2013

Pharmaceutical Companies Are Reducing Promotional Spending
Much less spent to promote biologics compared with small molecule drugs, study finds
Friday, March 15, 2013

Cardiac Benefits of Physical Activity in Diabetes Studied
Moderate physical activity may negate the impact of diabetes on cardiovascular mortality
Friday, March 15, 2013

Cardio Risks Need Evaluation Before Prescribing Statins
Study examines doctors' approach in relationship to baseline heart disease risks
Friday, March 15, 2013

Health Insurance Exchanges Will Mainly Be Run by Feds
Federal government will establish exchanges for 26 states; state-run exchanges for 17 states, D.C.
Friday, March 15, 2013

Stimulated Reporting Accounts for High Dabigatran Bleeding
Analysis of FDA Mini-Sentinel database shows bleeding rates no higher than for warfarin
Thursday, March 14, 2013

Vitamin D3 Supplementation Lowers Systolic BP in Blacks
Oral regimen for three months found to be effective, but no result seen on diastolic readings
Thursday, March 14, 2013

FDA Reaffirms Azithromycin Tie to Heart Rhythm Abnormalities
Drug label has been updated to strengthen Warnings and Precautions section
Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Post-PCI Bleeding Linked to Increased In-Hospital Mortality
An estimated 12.1 percent of deaths were related to bleeding complications
Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Smoking Cessation Cuts Cardiac Risk, Despite Weight Gain
For adults without diabetes, association unaffected by weight gain after quitting smoking
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

$120 Million to Be Sequestered From Health Centers in 2013
Losses likely to be more severe for health centers that are especially grant dependent
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

ACC: Patient Preference-Based Treatment Improves Depression
Findings in patients following post-acute coronary syndrome; program could be cost-neutral
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

ACC: High-Dose Vitamins Don't Cut Recurrent Cardiac Events
But high-dose vitamins plus active chelation may reduce events among patients with previous MI
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

ACC: BNP-Guided Screening and Treatment Aids Heart Failure
B-type natriuretic peptide-guided screening, shared-care treatment beneficial for older at-risk patients
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

ACC: Digoxin Cuts 30-Day Admission for Heart Failure
Drug shows no significant effect on mortality for seniors with reduced ejection fraction
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

ACC: PCI Outcomes No Worse Without On-Site Cardiac Surgery
Rates of major adverse cardiac events noninferior with treatment at hospital without on-site surgery
Monday, March 11, 2013

ACC: Cangrelor Reduces Ischemic Events in Primary PCI
And, prehospital fibrinolysis with timely angiography effective for reperfusion in STEMI
Monday, March 11, 2013

Processed Meat Consumption Linked to Higher Mortality Risk
Findings related to cardiovascular diseases, cancer, other causes of death
Monday, March 11, 2013

ACC: Darbepoetin Alfa Doesn't Up Outcome in Heart Failure
For patients with mild-to-moderate anemia, treatment ups risk of thromboembolic events
Monday, March 11, 2013

ACC: Financial Incentives Enhance Sustained Weight Loss
Improve weight loss at one year together with education with, without behavior modification
Friday, March 08, 2013

ACC: Gastric Artery Embolization Viable in Humans
First-in-man study shows weight loss and decrease in BMI up to six months post-procedure
Friday, March 08, 2013

ACC: Stressful Events Up Incidence of Acute MI
Three studies show increased incidence after hurricane Katrina, earthquakes, in financial crisis
Friday, March 08, 2013

ACC: Weight Loss Linked to Adverse Outcomes With CRT-D
Risks up for patients with cardiac resynchronization therapy with cardioverter defibrillator
Thursday, March 07, 2013

ACC: Seasonable Variation Observed in Lipid Profiles
High LDL-C more prevalent in winter; prevalence of low HDL-C and high triglycerides up in summer
Thursday, March 07, 2013

Insomnia Linked to Greater Risk of Heart Failure
Having more insomnia symptoms increases risk further
Thursday, March 07, 2013

Changes Suggested for Hospital Readmission Reduction Program
Modifications could prevent penalties for hospitals that care for most vulnerable populations
Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Portable Device May Help Diagnose Vertebrobasilar Stroke
Device could be used by non-specialists to diagnose patients with acute vertigo or dizziness
Wednesday, March 06, 2013

HIV Infection Linked to Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction
Increased risk of AMI after adjustment for Framingham risk factors, comorbidities, substance use
Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Clinical Trials Published Almost Two Years After Completion
Funding source, number of participants, and journal impact factor all affect time to publication
Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Most Docs Report Information Overload in EHR-Setting
Docs who report information overload more likely to have missed results leading to delayed care
Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Mortality Index Can Accurately Identify 10-Year Mortality Risk
Findings among community-dwelling adults older than 50 years from Health and Retirement Study
Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Blacks Have More Preventable Hypertension Hospitalizations
Little improvement in this disparity between blacks and whites seen between 1995 and 2010
Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Newborns of Obese Mothers Have Thicker Aortic Walls
Significant correlation between maternal BMI, newborn aortic intima-media thickness
Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Diagnostic Testing Does Little to Reassure Patients
Physicians overestimate value in cases where there is a low risk of serious illness
Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Atrial Fibrillation Associated With Cognitive Impairment
In pooled risk analysis, increased risk found independent of stroke history
Tuesday, March 05, 2013

U.K. Health Performance Worse Than Comparable Countries
Tobacco, high blood pressure, high BMI leading risk factors for disability-adjusted life-years
Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Panel Recommends 10 Patient Safety Strategies
Ten strategies strongly encouraged for adoption; a further 12 strategies encouraged
Monday, March 04, 2013

CMS Reports on Progress Toward Improved Health Care
Progress includes slowing of growth in health care spending, decrease in readmissions
Monday, March 04, 2013

Computerized Provider Order Entry System Cuts Rx Errors
Given effect size, CPOE use, estimated reduction of 12.5 percent in medication errors each year
Monday, March 04, 2013

Death of Sibling Boosts Heart Attack Risks for Adults
Highest rates of increased mortality occur if the relative also died from myocardial infarction
Monday, March 04, 2013

Sequestration to Impact Health Care-Related Programs
Medicare providers and medical researchers brace for cuts from fiscal impasse
Friday, March 01, 2013

Variation ID'd in Increased Demand for Primary Care Docs
Overall, increased demand modest, but some areas have >10 percent increase in demand
Thursday, February 28, 2013

Overall Sedentary Time Shows Major Cardiometabolic Impact
Sedentary time found to be strong indicator of cardiometabolic health in adults at risk of T2DM
Thursday, February 28, 2013

Home-Based Telehealth Not Effective for Chronic Conditions
No benefit on quality of life, psych outcomes for patients with COPD, diabetes, heart failure
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Cardiologists Often Fail to Communicate Impact of ICDs
Information about implantable cardioverter-defibrillator impact often misrepresented/omitted
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Preparation Underway for Implementation of ACA in 2014
Medicaid and CHIP are still main source of insurance coverage for children, pregnant women
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

List of Five Unnecessary Vascular Tests Released
Tests and procedures may be unnecessary or even harmful
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

ICVN: Mediterranean Diet Cuts Cardiovascular Event Risk
Reduced risk for adults who adhere to Mediterranean diet plus extra-virgin olive oil or mixed nuts
Monday, February 25, 2013

Insufficient Evidence to Support BP Screening for Children
USPSTF finds no direct evidence that BP screening cuts adverse cardiovascular outcomes in adults
Monday, February 25, 2013

Hands-On Cooking Education Aids Docs' Nutrition Knowledge
After educational workshop physicians felt better able to give patients nutrition advice too
Friday, February 22, 2013

Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits Expanded
New rule from HHS outlines standards for essential health benefits
Friday, February 22, 2013

CMS Proposes Payment and Policy Updates for 2014
Suggested changes will increase value and protection for beneficiaries
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Teens Linked to Early Death
Central obesity, smoking, and hyperglycemia increase risk of dying before age 55 years
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Air Pollution Ups Mortality Rate Post-ACS Hospitalization
Higher levels of PM_2.5 linked to increased mortality, after full adjustment
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Faster Adoption of Electronic Health Records Needed
Penalties under 2009 law start in 2015
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Women's Awareness of Heart Disease Improving
Awareness has improved over past 15 years; racial disparity still exists in rate of awareness
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Prognostic Value of CCTA Explored for Suspected CAD
Found helpful in assessing heart attack risk in suspected CAD without modifiable risk factors
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Birth Order May Affect Metabolic, Cardiac Risk
First-borns have reduced insulin sensitivity and increased daytime blood pressure
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Multimodality Approach Needed to Reengineer Health Care
Rethinking, redesign, and application of necessary tools suggested for health care value reform
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

CMS: Unnecessary Medicare Regulations to Be Reformed
Proposed rule aims to increase ability of health care professionals to improve patient care
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Patient Care
Modeling shows that computers can improve medical decisions and outcomes at lower costs
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Sleep Duration Linked to Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
Higher risk of a-fib with sleep ≥8 hours; short sleep duration ups risk for those with sleep apnea
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

AMA Issues Code for Safe Care Transitions After Hospital Stay
Five principles and five responsibilities help guide safe and effective ambulatory practices
Monday, February 18, 2013

Ozone Levels, PM_2.5 Linked to Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Exposure to ozone at short time scales and on day of event linked to increased risk
Monday, February 18, 2013

Gender Influences Ischemic Time, Outcomes After STEMI
Longer ischemic times and significantly increased early all-cause, cardiac mortality for women
Friday, February 15, 2013

Health Care-Associated Infections Decreased in 2011
Largest drop in central line-associated bloodstream infections; surgical site infections also down
Friday, February 15, 2013

Income Inequality Ups Risk for 30-Day Hospital Readmission
Increased risk of readmission within 30 days of stay for acute MI, heart failure, pneumonia
Friday, February 15, 2013

Post-STEMI, Beta Blockers Cut Long-Term Mortality for Some
Higher- but not lower-risk patients benefit from beta-blocker therapy after PCI for STEMI
Friday, February 15, 2013

Depressed Patients Less Likely to Complete Cardiac Rehab
Significant improvement in multiple risk factors for all who complete exercise-based rehab program
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Snoring Tied to Increased Cardiovascular Risk in Women
Incidence of coronary heart disease, stroke, cardiovascular disease up in postmenopausal women
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Emergency Room Crowding Tied to ACS-Induced PTSD
In uni- and multivariate analysis, increasing tertiles of crowding exposure tied to PTSD symptoms
Thursday, February 14, 2013

IOM Urges International Action to Eradicate Fake Drugs
Falsified and substandard meds are ineffective; may trigger resistance and cause illness, death
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Psychological, Sexual Impact of Female Breadwinners Explored
Men who are outearned by their wives more likely to use erectile dysfunction medications
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Consumer Advocates Urge FDA to Set Sugar Limits for Soda
Experts concerned that soft drinks are unsafe for regular human consumption
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Oregon Experiment Will Provide Insight Into ACO-Based Reform
Program centered on coordinated care organization highlights challenges of contracting with ACOs
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

High Calcium Intake Linked to Increased Mortality in Women
Intake of >1,400 mg/day linked to increased all-cause, cardiovascular, but not stroke, mortality
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Health Insurance Exchanges Are Top Priority on U.S. Agenda
Fifty-five percent view establishment of insurance exchange as top policy priority for their state
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Gradual Dietary Sodium Reductions Will Save Lives
Up to half a million lives could be saved over the next decade simply by reducing sodium intake
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

No Link Between Mortality, Readmission Quality Measures
Risk-adjusted 30-day all-cause mortality and readmission rates not tied for acute MI, pneumonia
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Use of Evidence-Based Meds Increasing for STEMI, NSTEMI
ACE inhibitor, antiplatelet and lipid-lowering therapies, beta-blockers, aspirin use increasing
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Most Cardiac Patients Report Using Alternative Treatments
Almost half report interest in participating in research trials with CAM therapies
Monday, February 11, 2013

Increasing Patient Activation Tied to Lower Health Care Costs
Having a higher score on the Patient Activation Measure linked to improved outcomes, lower costs
Monday, February 11, 2013

Most Dietary Supplement Use Not Recommended by Docs
Study looks at reasons motivating use of dietary supplements in adults
Friday, February 08, 2013

ASA: Be More Patient With Post-ICH Life Support, Study Suggests
About one-third of stroke patients with withdrawn life support might have had acceptable outcome
Thursday, February 07, 2013

ASA: Pot Use May Be Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
Patients with ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack more likely to have recently used cannabis
Wednesday, February 06, 2013

ASA: Tai Chi Reduces Falls in Stroke Survivors
Significantly fewer falls for stroke survivors in Tai Chi intervention versus usual care
Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Midway Waist Circumference Better Than Iliac Crest Measure
Particularly in women, midway measurement better defines central obesity-related risks
Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Ramipril Improves Walking in Peripheral Artery Disease
Duration of pain-free and maximum walking increased; linked to improved physical function
Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Health-Plan, Employer-Based Programs Studied for Diabetes
Kaiser Permanente's NEXT-D study testing two approaches to reduce diabetes risk
Tuesday, February 05, 2013

Supplemental Calcium Tied to Higher CVD Death Risk in Men
Dietary calcium consumption not linked to cardiovascular disease death in men or women
Tuesday, February 05, 2013

Higher Midlife Fitness Linked to Lower All-Cause Dementia Risk
People with highest cardiorespiratory fitness 36 percent less likely to have all-cause dementia
Monday, February 04, 2013

Stopping Aspirin Therapy After GI Bleed Ups Cardiovascular Risk
Risk of death or acute CV event is seven-fold higher for those who discontinue aspirin therapy
Monday, February 04, 2013

Knowing Cost of Imaging Tests Doesn't Cut Utilization
Provider cost transparency alone does not significantly impact use of inpatient imaging
Friday, February 01, 2013

Updated Guidelines Issued for Care of Acute Ischemic Stroke
Guidelines detail stages of care, from recognition to emergency transport through early hospital care
Thursday, January 31, 2013

Low Diuretic Use in Home Care for Blacks With Hypertension
Despite guidelines, majority of blacks with uncontrolled hypertension don't receive diuretics
Thursday, January 31, 2013

Kynamro Approved for Genetic Condition Tied to Cholesterol
Injection is an addition to lipid-lowering meds, diet in homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Common Obesity Beliefs Often Unsupported by Science
Researchers identify myths and presumptions and facts supported by evidence
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Yoga Shown to Reduce Clinical Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation
Benefits also seen with significant improvements in quality-of-life scores, depression, and anxiety
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Bile Acid Sequestrant Reduces Glucose Concentration in T2DM
Colesevelam cuts fasting, postprandial glucose in subjects taking metformin; no effect on insulin
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Majority of Patients Will Consider ICD Deactivation
Findings in survey of ICD patients presented with five scenarios of varying health outcomes
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Study Confirms Prolongation of QT Interval With Citalopram
Dose-response association with QTc prolongation for citalopram, escitalopram, amitriptyline
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

In STEMI, Diabetes Linked to Worse Long-Term Outcomes
Diabetes linked to worse mortality, reinfarction, stent thrombosis, target vessel revascularization
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Physicians Commonly Report Unsafe Hospital Workloads
Findings from an online survey of hospitalists show excess workload affects patient outcome
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Brain Scans Show Doctors Empathize With Patients
Regions associated with pain relief and reward activated
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

In CAD, Highest Mortality Risk for Central Obesity, Normal BMI
Central obesity measures plus BMI accurately ID risk in patients with coronary artery disease
Monday, January 28, 2013

Less CVD Hospitalization When SBP, LDL-C Controlled in T2DM
In patients with type 2 diabetes, HbA1c control not linked to lower cardiac hospitalization risk
Monday, January 28, 2013

Weight Counseling Declining Among Primary Care Doctors
Rate of weight counseling declining, even in those with obesity/weight-related comorbidities
Monday, January 28, 2013

Sclerostin Linked to Vascular Disease in Type 2 Diabetes
Serum levels higher in patients with both type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic disease
Monday, January 28, 2013

Modified DASH Intervention Feasible for African-Americans
Intervention participants have increases in fruit and vegetable intake, feel they can cut salt and fat
Monday, January 28, 2013

Prehospital Antiplatelets Improve Graft Intervention Outcomes
Linked to fewer major adverse cardiac events after saphenous vein graft intervention
Monday, January 28, 2013

Community-Based Study IDs Prevalence of HTN in Children
In study of nearly 200,000 children, 81.9 percent normotensive, 12.7 percent prehypertensive
Monday, January 28, 2013

Increases in Mean Platelet Volume After PCI Tied to Death
No association found between baseline MPV and long-term mortality
Friday, January 25, 2013

Retinopathy Severity Linked to Cardiovascular Outcome
In type 2 diabetes, retinopathy severity and progression are determinants of CV outcomes
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Physician Education Ups Communication for New Meds
Patients rate the new medication information transfer higher for docs in intervention group
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Smoking Cuts Life Expectancy by More Than 10 Years
Can be partially reversed by quitting smoking
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Care Transition Initiative Decreases Rehospitalizations
However, no significant reduction in 30-day rehospitalization as percent of hospital discharges
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Large Teaching Hospitals Face More Readmission Penalties
After adjustment, likelihood of being penalized highest for safety-net hospitals
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Low Ratio of n3:n6 Fatty Acids Correlates With CAD Progression
Negative link between change in plaque volume and n3 to n6 ratio in statin-treated patients
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

New Guidelines Issued for MCS Device Use in Heart Failure
ISHLT has developed new practice guidelines for the use of mechanical circulatory support devices
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

CPR Duration Inversely Tied to Child Cardiac Arrest Survival
Also inversely linked to neurologic outcomes for pediatric patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

ER Visits Frequent Within 30-Days of Hospital Discharge
And, 30-day readmission common after hospitalization for heart failure, acute MI, pneumonia
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Coronary Artery Calcium Predicts Cardiovascular Death in T2DM
Improves risk classification versus Framingham risk score for patients with type 2 diabetes
Friday, January 18, 2013

Efforts Failed to Up Primary Care, Rural Resident Training
Net growth in primary care training, but outpaced by growth in non-primary care training
Friday, January 18, 2013

BCIS Myocardial Jeopardy Score Predicts Post-PCI Death
British Cardiovascular Intervention Society score can assess degree of revascularization
Friday, January 18, 2013

Physical Activity Requirement in <40 Percent of College Programs
In 2010, 39.55 percent require physical education compared with 97 percent in 1920s and 1930s
Friday, January 18, 2013

Tricuspid Regurgitant Jet Velocity Up in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Increased TRV in adult survivors of childhood cancer tied to increasing dose of radiation therapy
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Fasting Plasma Glucose Beats HbA1c for Diabetes Screening
Algorithm may cut number of glucose tolerance tests for those undergoing coronary angiography
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Even Brief Interruptions Dramatically Increase Errors
Error rate doubled or tripled in response to brief interruptions of only 2.8 to 4.4 seconds
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Family Docs Are Early Adopters of Electronic Health Records
Sixty-eight percent currently use EHR systems; likely to surpass 80 percent by 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

High Anthocyanin Intake Tied to Lower MI Risk in Younger Women
Intake of three servings of blueberries, strawberries per week linked to non-significantly reduced risk
Monday, January 14, 2013

Certain Online Behaviors of Docs Warrant Investigation
Consensus in seven of ten vignettes; outcome less clear for other doc online behavior scenarios
Monday, January 14, 2013

Top Five Issues for Docs and Patients Identified for 2013
Issues include access to care, physician shortages, preparation for 30 million new patients
Monday, January 14, 2013

National U.S. Health Care Spending Relatively Stable
But during 2011, personal health care spending growth accelerated
Friday, January 11, 2013

Post-Op Mortality Up for Elderly With Pre-Heart Op Anxiety
Elderly patients with high anxiety pre-cardiac surgery at higher risk of major morbidity, death
Thursday, January 10, 2013

SPIRIT 2013 Clinical Trial Protocol Guidelines Issued
Thirty-three-item SPIRIT checklist will serve as guideline for the minimum content of clinical trial
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Multiple Stressors Contribute to Readmission Within 30 Days
Sleep deprivation, poor nutrition, pain and discomfort contribute to post-hospital syndrome
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Americans Sicker, Die Younger Than Other Developed Nations
Pattern of poorer health means Americans less likely to live to age 50
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Two HTN Meds Plus NSAIDs Ups Acute Kidney Injury Risk
Risk up with use of diuretic and ACE inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker, plus NSAID
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Fetuin-A Levels Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Link between high fetuin-A and lower cardio risk modified by T2DM, obesity, insulin resistance
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Health Care Use Dropped Among All During Recession
Little evidence of racial or ethnic disparities, except for fewer physician visits for Hispanics
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Metformin Cuts Cardio Events in High-Risk Type 2 Diabetes
Three-year treatment with metformin reduces cardiovascular events more than glipizide
Monday, January 07, 2013

Low Rates of High Platelet Reactivity With Prasugrel Tx
Low rates of HPR, ischemic events, major bleeds with prasrugel in acute coronary syndromes
Monday, January 07, 2013

Shared Savings May Promote Care Coordination Entity Use
Sharing savings with dually eligible patients may foster enrollment in coordinated care entities
Monday, January 07, 2013

Improved Staffing Cuts Medicare Patient Readmissions
Nurses' work environment and staffing issues affect readmissions for heart failure, MI, pneumonia
Friday, January 04, 2013

Patient-Doctor Communication Affects Medication Adherence
Poorer communication ratings tied to lower adherence, especially for hypoglycemic medications
Friday, January 04, 2013

Eliquis Approved for People With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation
To help prevent stroke and deadly blood clots
Thursday, January 03, 2013

Association Between Health Care Cost, Quality Inconsistent
Review of 61 studies shows inconsistent evidence for the direction of the association
Thursday, January 03, 2013

Smoking Impairs Saphenous Vein Conduits in CABG Surgery
Increased expression of MMP2, MMP9 in smokers, even among long-term quitters
Thursday, January 03, 2013

Survival Similar for ICDs in Trials and Clinical Practice
Results observed in two clinical trials and similar patients in routine practice
Thursday, January 03, 2013

House Joins Senate to Avert Medicare Cuts
U.S. health care could be significantly affected by failure to reach 'fiscal cliff' agreement
Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Review: All-Cause Mortality Down for Mildly Overweight
Compared with normal weight, increased risk for grades 2, 3 obesity; lower risk for overweight
Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Travel-Based Interventions May Be As Effective As Diet on BMI
Lowering either by even a small amount can reduce BMI over time
Tuesday, January 01, 2013

Urine Biomarkers May Help Diagnose Kawasaki Disease
Filamin C and meprin A elevated in serum and urine of patients with Kawasaki disease
Friday, December 28, 2012

Indicators Show Little Change in Overuse of Ambulatory Care
In U.S., improvement in six of nine underuse indicators; two of 11 overuse indicators
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Fewer Than a Quarter Call 911 During Acute Heart Problem
During heart attacks, women are significantly more likely to call 911 than men
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Review: Poor Outcomes With Blood Transfusion in MI
Increased all-cause mortality, subsequent myocardial infarction with transfusion strategy
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Invasive Strategy Ups Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survival
Emergency coronary angiography, successful PCI linked to survival for unconscious patients
Wednesday, December 26, 2012

C-Peptide Levels May Predict Mortality in Angiography Patients
C-peptide in highest versus lowest tertile linked to increased all-cause, cardiovascular mortality
Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Sit and Rise Test Score Inversely Linked to Mortality
Longer trend for survival seen with increasing scores on the sit and rise test
Monday, December 24, 2012

High Perceived Stress Related to Incident CHD
People with high perceived stress have a moderate, 27 percent increased risk of incident CHD
Friday, December 21, 2012

Fatty Acids Don't Reduce Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence
No significant difference from placebo for other outcomes, including stroke, MI, heart failure
Thursday, December 20, 2012

In U.S., Only 3.3 Percent Have Ideal Cardiovascular Health
Wide state-to-state variation noted in the cardiovascular health of the population
Thursday, December 20, 2012

Aspirin Use 10 Years Prior Tied to Incidence of Late AMD
Aspirin use linked to increased incidence of late, neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Aerobic Exercise Optimal for Reducing Fat Mass, Body Mass
Combined approach with resistance training ups time commitment with no added loss
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Length-of-Stay, Readmissions Down in VA Hospitals
But hospitals with lower than expected length of stay have higher readmission rates
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Urine Calcium Excretion Not Linked to Cardiovascular Events
Higher UCaE not linked to overall rate of cardio events, mortality; tied to slightly lower rate of MI
Monday, December 17, 2012

STEMI Guidelines Emphasize Timely Reperfusion, Ideally PCI
Guidelines suggest patients call emergency medical services for transport to hospital
Monday, December 17, 2012

Health Care Satisfaction Rated As High by Unacculturated Hispanics
Unacculturated or biculturated Hispanics give higher ratings for health care experiences
Monday, December 17, 2012

Cardiac Rhythm Devices Mar Quality of Life for Children
Patients with devices and their parents report lower quality of life versus healthy controls
Friday, December 14, 2012

Leisure-Time Physical Activity Could Add Up to Five Years to Life
Increases in longevity for somewhat-active and active non-Hispanic white and black men, women
Friday, December 14, 2012

For Elderly, Stroke Risk Up With Psychosocial Distress
Increased risk linked to both stroke mortality and incident stroke in older black, white adults
Friday, December 14, 2012

Exercise Performance Enhanced With Virtual Partner
Biggest increase in exercise duration for those who exercise with a superior virtual partner
Thursday, December 13, 2012

Racial/Ethnic Differences ID'd in HTN Medication Behaviors
Differences may be mediated by health system factors such as co-payment, mail order pharmacies
Thursday, December 13, 2012

Raising Taxes on Sugars, Fats May Be Viable Health Strategy
Food pricing strategies linked to pro-health outcomes in analysis of lower socioeconomic groups
Thursday, December 13, 2012

FDA: Chantix May Raise Risk for Cardiovascular Events
FDA advises consideration of risks and benefits
Thursday, December 13, 2012

Admission for Syncope Ups Risk of Death, Cardio Events
First admission of syncope without comorbidity linked to increased risk of stroke, hospitalization
Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Any Amount of Smoking Ups Sudden Cardiac Death in Women
Dose-dependent relationship; even small-to-moderate amounts of smoking increase SCD risk
Wednesday, December 12, 2012

NHANES Data Don't Support BPA, Chronic Disease Link
Use of cross-sectional data may not be appropriate for analyzing these associations
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Compression-Only CPR Best for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Results in better neurologically favorable one-month survival, compared to standard CPR
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Raised Risk of Ischemic Stroke in Women With A-Fib Explored
Gender-specific risk related in part to percent time in therapeutic range for warfarin
Monday, December 10, 2012

ASH: More Intense Treatment Beneficial in Polycythemia Vera
Maintaining hematocrit of <45 percent linked to lower rate of cardio death, major thrombosis
Monday, December 10, 2012

No Evidence That Doping Enhances Athletic Performance
Literature review fails to find evidence that rHuEPO enhances performance
Friday, December 07, 2012

Liver Transplant Outcomes No Worse With Echo Abnormalities
Intracardiac shunts or pulmonary hypertension on echocardiogram don't affect mortality
Friday, December 07, 2012

Health Care Law Boosts Savings on Meds for Medicare Recipients
Savings on prescription drugs has reached $5.1 billion; for more than 5.8 million beneficiaries
Friday, December 07, 2012

ESC: Early Cardiovascular Damage Seen in Sleep Apnea
Measures of endothelial dysfunction, arterial stiffness similar in obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes
Thursday, December 06, 2012

ESC: Atherosclerosis Noted in Pediatric HIV Patients
Children and teens have higher intima media thickness, even after adjustment for covariables
Thursday, December 06, 2012

Impact of HTN Meds on Cardio Risk Affected by Body Size
Thiazide-based treatment better for obese; amlodipine therapy effective across all BMI groups
Thursday, December 06, 2012

FDA: Public-Private Venture Set to Improve Regulatory Science
Medical Device Innovation Consortium will collaborate with FDA to better evaluate new devices
Thursday, December 06, 2012

United States at Tipping Point in Helping Smokers Quit
Cessation coverage now sub-par in many states
Monday, December 03, 2012

Increasing Number of Workers in Self-Insured Health Plans
In 2011, 58.5 percent with health coverage self-insured; increase driven by large employers
Monday, December 03, 2012

Managing Erectile Dysfunction, Comorbid Diseases Linked
Management of ED may improve adherence, treatment outcomes, decrease health care costs
Friday, November 30, 2012

Editorial: Too Much Vigorous Exercise Can Damage Heart
Extreme exercise may erase cardiovascular benefits achieved with moderate exercise
Thursday, November 29, 2012

Cigarette Tax Would Cost Federal Government in Long Term
Initial drop in spending to 2021, but increased longevity would ultimately increase spending
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Political Leaders Face Voter Opposition to Medicare Cuts
Voter poll analysis portends conflict in ACA implementation
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Digoxin Found to Increase Mortality in A-Fib Patients
Digoxin associated with a significant increase in deaths in patients with atrial fibrillation
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Adding Fitness to Statin Rx Significantly Improves Mortality
In dyslipidemia, combo of statins, fitness results in greater reduction in mortality risk than either alone
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Warfarin D/C Within 180 Days Post-Surgery May Up Mortality
CV death risk up with warfarin discontinuation within six months of valve replacement
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Survival Benefit of Two Heart Failure Therapies Re-Examined
Studies examine aldosterone antagonists and renin-angiotensin system antagonists
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Doc Earnings Growth Lags Behind Other Health Professionals
Adjusted physician earnings dropped by 1.6 percent from 1996-2000 to 2006-2010
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

ECG Screening of Athletes in the U.S. Would Be Too Costly
Cost-projection model estimates such a program would cost more than $10 million per life saved
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Growing Number of Drugs Possibly Inhibited by Grapefruit
All drugs orally administered; have low-to-intermediate bioavailability; metabolized by CYP3A4
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Hemorrhage Rates Highest Within 30 Days of Warfarin Tx
For older patients with atrial fibrillation, rates highest in first 30 days of treatment
Monday, November 26, 2012

Ranbaxy Issues Recall of 41 Batches of Atorvastatin
Voluntary recall issued for specific batches of 10-, 20-, 40-mg atorvastatin calcium
Monday, November 26, 2012

Growth in Health Benefit Cost Per Employee Slowed in 2012
Workforce health management is strategy to cut costs, with incentives offered to up participation
Friday, November 23, 2012

CDC: Designated Airport Smoking Areas Pose Risk to All
Secondhand smoke risk is present in adjacent areas and can affect employees and travelers
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Obama Administration Moving Forward With Health Care Law
From 2014, insurance companies prohibited from discrimination based on pre-existing conditions
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Review: Routine Physicals Don't Cut Morbidity, Mortality
One trial found that health checks linked to increase in number of new diagnoses
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Online Access by Patients to Health Records Ups Utilization
Rates of office visits, phone and ER encounters, after-hours clinic visits, hospitalizations up
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Heart Attack Risk Increases With Unemployment
Risk of acute myocardial infarction increases incrementally with more job losses
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

E. coli O157:H7 Not Found to Up Death, Cardiovascular Events
Cardiovascular disease, death not up for those with severe versus no gastroenteritis
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Energy Content of Fast-Food Menu Items Has Changed Little
Despite increase in number of items on menu, few changes in energy content from 1997 to 2010
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Repeat Testing Common Among Medicare Beneficiaries
Significant correlation between proportion of population tested, proportion of tests repeated
Monday, November 19, 2012

Mental Illness, Job Stress Both Factors in Physician Suicides
Docs more likely to have antipsychotics, barbiturates, not antidepressants on toxicology testing
Friday, November 16, 2012

Diltiazem Relieves Capecitabine-Induced Chest Pain
Prophylaxis with diltiazem prevents chest pain, allowing patients to tolerate capecitabine
Friday, November 16, 2012

Trastuzumab Ups Cardiac Risk for Older Women With Breast Cancer
Treatment increases rates of heart failure, cardiomyopathy in early-stage breast cancer
Thursday, November 15, 2012

Exercise Protects Against Heart Failure Even at Advanced Ages
Higher levels of physical activity linked to lower levels of cardiac troponin T and NT-proBNP
Thursday, November 15, 2012

Pilates Is Beneficial Adjunctive Therapy in Heart Failure
Compared with traditional cardiac rehabilitation, Pilates improves functional exercise capacity
Thursday, November 15, 2012

Survival Improving After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Over the past decade, trend towards improved survival and neurologic outcomes
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Meditation Linked to Lower Mortality, Heart Attack, Stroke
Transcendental meditation also lowers blood pressure, anger in African-Americans with CHD
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Fasting Times Have Little Correlation With Lipid Levels
Little difference in total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol with various fasting times
Monday, November 12, 2012

Lean Process Methods Expedite Care in Ischemic Stroke
Reduces door-to-needle time for tPA delivery without affecting symptomatic hemorrhage rate
Friday, November 09, 2012

Higher Pulse Wave Velocity Seen in Well-Controlled Diabetes
Correlates with white matter lesion volume, even after adjustment for confounding variables
Friday, November 09, 2012

Even Physically Active Women Found to Sit Too Much
Women who meet exercise recommendations spend as much time sitting as those who don't exercise
Thursday, November 08, 2012

AHA: Increased Cancer Risk for Patients With Heart Failure
For patients with heart failure, incident cancer correlates with increased risk of death
Wednesday, November 07, 2012

AHA: Visible Aging Signs Predict Heart Disease, MI Risk
Significantly higher risk of ischemic heart disease, MI for those with three to four visible aging signs
Wednesday, November 07, 2012

AHA: Peri-Op Omega-3s Don't Reduce Atrial Fibrillation
No reduction in the risk of a-fib for patients receiving peri-cardiac-op fish oil versus placebo
Wednesday, November 07, 2012

18% of Patients Who Smoke Light Up While Hospitalized
Younger patients with longer admissions more likely to smoke, despite being in smoke-free hospitals
Wednesday, November 07, 2012

AHA: AMG145 Lowers LDL Levels in Statin-Intolerant
Subcutaneously administered monoclonal antibody to PCSK9 efficacious and tolerable
Wednesday, November 07, 2012

AHA: Multivitamins Don't Reduce Cardiovascular Events
No decrease in MI, stroke, mortality in U.S. physicians followed for more than a decade
Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Home BP Monitoring May Not Benefit Stroke Patients With HTN
Subgroup analysis indicates benefit for those without disability due to stroke, baseline uncontrolled BP
Tuesday, November 06, 2012

HTN Risk Up for African-American Live Kidney Donors
More than 50 percent of those donors with hypertension are untreated
Tuesday, November 06, 2012

AHA: Infusion of apoA Induces Reverse Cholesterol Transport
HDL component immediately enhances biomarkers of early steps in reverse cholesterol transport
Tuesday, November 06, 2012

AHA: Social Cocaine Use Tied to Environment for Heart Attack
Users have higher systolic blood pressure, stiffer arteries, and thicker heart muscle walls
Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Sulfonylureas Up Cardio Events Versus Metformin
Sulfonylureas for initial treatment of diabetes linked to increase in composite of MI, stroke, death
Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Telephone Call Intervention Helps Lower Blood Pressure
For patients with HTN in under-developed countries, weekly automated calls tied to drop in SBP
Monday, November 05, 2012

AHA: Aspirin Doesn't Reduce Recurrence After First VTE
But results in significant reduction in rate of major vascular events, with improved net clinical benefit
Monday, November 05, 2012

FDA Approves Expanded Use of Xarelto
Use expanded to include treatment of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism
Monday, November 05, 2012

AHA: Insomnia Linked to Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Association independent of established cardiovascular risk factors, age, gender, comorbidities
Monday, November 05, 2012

AHA Reaffirms Sodium Reduction Advice
Group expresses methodological concerns with studies published since 2011 concluding otherwise
Monday, November 05, 2012

Major Illness Increases Venous Thrombosis Risk
Risk increases dramatically when combined with immobilization and/or thrombophilia
Friday, November 02, 2012

Exercise Cuts Cognitive Deficit Risk for At-Risk Seniors
Older people with white matter changes living independently have lower risk of dementia
Friday, November 02, 2012

NSAIDS Don't Affect C-Reactive Protein Levels in RA Patients
Stratified analysis of specific NSAIDs show significant effect; naproxen tied to decrease in CRP
Thursday, November 01, 2012

Anticoagulation Therapy Appears to Be Safe After TAVI
No increased risk of bleeding or other adverse outcome after receiving anticoagulant therapy
Thursday, November 01, 2012

Smoke-Free Workplace Laws Lead to Decline in MI Incidence
No change in other cardiovascular risk factors during same period, except smoking prevalence
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Only Omega-3s From Fish Tied to Lower Cerebrovascular Risk
Omega-3 fatty acids measured as circulating biomarkers, supplements not linked to lower risk
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Total Bilirubin Predicts In-Hospital Mortality in STEMI
For patients with STEMI undergoing PCI, in-hospital mortality is increased with high bilirubin
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

CCC: Single High-Fat Meal Has Negative Vascular Effects
Impaired microvascular but not macrovascular function noted two hours after meal consumption
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

U.S. Medicare Spending on Elderly Has Outpaced Canada's
Growth three times faster in the U.S., while Canada offers more comprehensive benefits
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Smoke-Free Laws Linked to Fewer Hospital Admissions
Findings for coronary, respiratory admissions; comprehensive laws linked to larger changes
Monday, October 29, 2012

CCC: Flu Shot Linked to Fewer Defibrillator Therapies
Second study shows reduction in major cardiovascular events, deaths for flu shot recipients
Monday, October 29, 2012

Independent Link for Child BMI, Adult Cardio Risk Questioned
In the few studies that adjust for adult body mass index, the effect sizes are attenuated
Friday, October 26, 2012

Study Confirms Stroke Survivors Continuing to Smoke Fare Worse
Risk of death or recurrent vascular events smaller in ex-smokers
Thursday, October 25, 2012

Sleep Apnea Linked to Less Severe Injury During Acute MI
Higher apnea-hypopnea index correlates with lower peak troponin-T levels for patients with AMI
Thursday, October 25, 2012

Bystander CPR More Likely in High-Income White Neighborhoods
Bystanders in low-income black neighborhoods less likely to initiate CPR for cardiac arrest
Thursday, October 25, 2012

A-Fib Burden Similar With Ablation, Antiarrhythmic Meds
No difference in cumulative burden over two years with ablation, antiarrhythmics as initial therapy
Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Four Factors Account for Most of Risk Linked to PAD in Men
Population-attributable risk for smoking, HTN, hypercholesterolemia, type 2 diabetes 75 percent
Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Genuine Very Large Effects in Trials Rare in Medicine
Very large effects typically seen in small trials and diminish subsequently; seldom address mortality
Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Genetic Predisposition to Diabetes Ups Risk of CVD
Each additional diabetes-risk allele associated with a 3 percent increased risk of cardio disease
Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Antihypertensive Medication Use, BP Control Up in U.S.
Multiple agent use up from 2001 to 2010; linked to increased likelihood of blood pressure control
Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Metabolic Factors Impact Risk of Death From Prostate Cancer
No correlation seen for high levels of metabolic factors and risk of prostate cancer
Monday, October 22, 2012

Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Heart Function, Structure ID'd
Improvement/resolution of HTN, hyperlipidemia, diabetes; ups myocardial mass, diastolic function
Monday, October 22, 2012

CHEST: Novel Stress Reduction Method Can Improve Sleep
Ten-minute tension tamer technique linked to less perceived stress; improved sleep quality, fatigue
Monday, October 22, 2012

Anergia Prevalent in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients
Anergia linked with being female, being white, bodily pain, exercise participation, comorbidities
Friday, October 19, 2012

Sedentary Time Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk
Association also seen for increased risk of cardiovascular disease, CVD and all-cause mortality
Friday, October 19, 2012

Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea Tied to Lasting BP Drop
Positive airway pressure lowers systolic and diastolic blood pressure in a real-world setting
Thursday, October 18, 2012

Exercise Stimulates Adiponectin, Raises HDL Levels
Intensive lifestyle intervention significantly raises HDL in obese/overweight with type 2 diabetes
Thursday, October 18, 2012

Surgery Linked to Cardiac Death in Cancer Patients
Cardiovascular death significantly more common among cancer patients who undergo surgery
Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Lipid Profiles Improved in Past Two Decades in United States
Improvements seen even in the obese and those not taking lipid-lowering drugs
Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Recent Drop in Post-Discharge Mortality After Acute MI
From 2001 to 2007, post-acute myocardial infarction three-month, one- and two-year mortality down
Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Device Data Can ID Heart Failure Patients at Readmission Risk
One week after discharge, patients characterized according to 30-day readmission risk
Monday, October 15, 2012

PCI Linked to Increased Platelet Reactivity
Increase observed after percutaneous coronary intervention despite antiplatelet therapy
Friday, October 12, 2012

Cardiovascular IED Infections Have Distinct Features, Outcomes
S. aureus endovascular infection cases have worse outcomes than coagulase-negative staphylococci
Friday, October 12, 2012

Hormone Replacement Therapy Initiated Early Deemed Safe
Ten years of HRT linked to reduced risk of composite of mortality, heart failure, MI
Wednesday, October 10, 2012

PCI Used Less in States With Public Reporting of Outcomes
Although there are no differences seen in overall mortality for Medicare patients admitted with MI
Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Low-Dose Aspirin Use Shows Neuroprotective Effect in Women
In older women at high risk for cardiovascular disease taking daily low-dose aspirin over five years
Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Unsuspected PE Seldom Linked to Death in Cancer Patients
Increased mortality in patients with unsuspected pulmonary embolism usually due to underlying cancer
Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Serum Lycopene Inversely Linked to Risk of Stroke in Men
Significantly lower risk of any stroke, ischemic stroke for men in highest versus lowest quartile
Monday, October 08, 2012

Larger Study Confirms Statins' Role in Preventing Cardiac Events
Most persistent users have lower risk of acute cardiac events versus nonpersistent users
Friday, October 05, 2012

Positive Predictive Value of Treadmill Test Varies in Women
Positive predictive value for coronary artery disease improves with age, exercise responses
Thursday, October 04, 2012

Lower Glaucoma Risk for Statin Users With Hyperlipidemia
Statin use lowers risk of open-angle glaucoma, progression to OAG, need for treatment
Thursday, October 04, 2012

Moderate Drinking Ups A-Fib Risk in Adults at Risk for CVD
Increased risk for moderate, heavy drinking in older adults at high risk of cardiovascular disease
Thursday, October 04, 2012

Increased Weight Cuts Death Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis
But overweight, obese tied to increased risks of comorbidity, reduced quality of life
Thursday, October 04, 2012

C-Reactive Protein, Fibrinogen Slightly Improve Risk Modeling
Addition to current CVD risk models could prevent one event for every 400 to 500 screened over 10 years
Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Limiting the Problem of Missing Data Urged for Clinical Trials
Special report: analysis methods can not compensate for missing data, simple fixes ruled out
Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Severe Anemia Linked to Poorer Heart Surgery Outcomes
Higher risk of stroke, major morbidity, operative mortality with severe, moderate pre-op anemia
Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Study Finds β-Blockers May Not Reduce Cardiovascular Event Risk
Findings in observational study of stable patients with, without coronary artery disease, prior MI
Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Pregnancy-Onset Snoring Linked to High Blood Pressure
Higher risk of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia but not gestational diabetes
Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Observation Units Could Save $3.1 Billion Nationally Per Year
Hospital observation units could save $1,572 per patient; $4.6 million annually per hospital
Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Patients Benefit From Access to Physician Notes
Patients frequently access visit notes; almost all patients want open note policy to continue
Monday, October 01, 2012

Melatonin Effective for Sleep in Patients Taking β-Blockers
No rebound sleep disturbance observed after discontinuing melatonin
Monday, October 01, 2012

Study Supports Diet High in Total Antioxidants for Lower MI Risk
Women with highest dietary total antioxidant capacity had lower risk of MI over 10 years
Thursday, September 27, 2012

Trio of Studies Look at Impact of Sugary Drinks on Weight
Three studies show the magnitude of the impact of sugar-sweetened beverages on obesity
Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Early Menopause Ups Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke Risk
Menopause before age 46 doubles the risk, even after adjustment for traditional risk factors
Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Guidelines Issued for Improving Outcomes for ICD Recipients
AHA scientific statement addresses educational, psychological outcomes for patients and families
Tuesday, September 25, 2012

AHA: Race Affects Impact of BMI on BP in Children
Black children's blood pressure significantly higher than white children of same age and BMI
Friday, September 21, 2012

AHA: Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Resistant Hypertension
Women with resistant HTN have increased prevalence of poor sleep quality, depression
Friday, September 21, 2012

Stress-Reducing Effect of Acute Exercise Persists
Anxiolytic effects of exercise resistant to exposure to negative or arousing emotional stimuli
Thursday, September 20, 2012

AHA: Yogurt Consumption May Reduce Hypertension Risk
Adults who consume >2 percent of calories from yogurt have reduced risk versus non-consumers
Thursday, September 20, 2012

African-Americans Less Adherent to DASH Diet for Lowering BP
Greater DASH diet adherence linked to greater BP drop, independent of weight loss
Thursday, September 20, 2012

Duration of Antiplatelet Drugs for Drug-Eluting Stents Studied
Two studies show similar rate of cardiac events with/without discontinuation during first year
Thursday, September 20, 2012

More Cardio-Related Life Years Lost at Extreme Temperatures
More years lost during heat waves than cold; effects of cold more prolonged than those of heat
Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Ethnic Variation Seen in Level of Pancreatic Triglycerides
Hispanics have highest level of pancreatic triglycerides, but lower insulin secretion
Monday, September 17, 2012

Researchers Quantify Impact of Sodium on BP in Children
Association between sodium and hypertension risk appears strongest in overweight and obese children
Monday, September 17, 2012

Nicotine Replacement Doesn't Increase Cardio Risk After ACS
In year after acute coronary syndromes, no increase seen in cardiovascular events with NRT
Monday, September 17, 2012

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Ups Cardio Risk in the Elderly
OSA associated with increased risk of CV death, but CPAP treatment may reduce this risk
Friday, September 14, 2012

For Youth, Only Vigorous Activity Reduces Cardiometabolic Risk
Vigorous, but not light/moderate, physical activity cuts odds of overweight, elevated BP
Friday, September 14, 2012

Disability for 15 Percent of Patients After Minor Stroke, TIA
Recurrent events have largest relative impact on outcome; 53 percent disabled after recurrent event
Friday, September 14, 2012

Persistence of Statin Use Linked to Decreased Cancer Risk
Significant reduction in risk of hematopoietic malignancies for those with most persistent use
Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Review: Omega-3s Do Not Reduce Risk of Cardio Events
Meta-analysis of 20 studies shows no correlation with mortality, cardiac mortality, MI, stroke
Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Less Alzheimer's Pathology With Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Use
Autopsies show less amyloid deposition markers for angiotensin receptor blocker-treated patients
Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Antihypertensive Use in Pregnancy Increasing
Prevalence close to 5 percent; some medications contraindicated in pregnancy are still used
Monday, September 10, 2012

NSAID Use Ups Cardiovascular Risk Up to Five Years Post-MI
Increased risk of death and coronary death or recurrent MI for NSAID users versus nonusers
Monday, September 10, 2012

Early Prophylactic Tx Beneficial for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Beta blockers reduce exercise-triggered left ventricular outflow tract obstruction
Monday, September 10, 2012

Drinking Dealcoholized Red Wine Lowers Blood Pressure
Changes in blood pressure likely occur through a nitric oxide–mediated mechanism
Monday, September 10, 2012

Not All Docs/Nurses Want to Be Asked About Hand Hygiene
Few were asked in the past month; more than a quarter do not want patients to remind them
Friday, September 07, 2012

Prevalence of Diagnostic Errors in the ICU Assessed
Twenty-eight percent of autopsies report at least one misdiagnosis; 8 percent identify Class I error
Thursday, September 06, 2012

Perfluorooctanoic Acid Level Tied to Cardiovascular Disease
Increased exposure linked to CVD, peripheral artery disease, independent of other confounders
Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Anthracycline, Trastuzumab for Breast CA Up Heart Failure Risk
Risk of heart failure and/or cardiomyopathy up for women with incident, invasive breast cancer
Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Quitting Smoking Cuts Elevated Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Risk
Cessation for five or more years linked to reduction in risk, but less benefit for prior heavy smokers
Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Clopidogrel After MI Less Effective in Diabetes Patients
Less reduction in risk of all-cause, cardiovascular death in patients with diabetes versus without
Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Unrecognized MI Prevalent in Older Adults, Ups Mortality
Better detection with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging than ECG
Tuesday, September 04, 2012

Over Half of U.S. Adults With HTN Do Not Have It Under Control
Majority of patients with uncontrolled hypertension have usual source of care, health insurance
Tuesday, September 04, 2012

Elderly Discharged Home Do Well After Heart Valve Surgery
Poorer one- and two-year survival for octogenarians who are not discharged home
Tuesday, September 04, 2012

Stressful Lifestyle, Type A Behavior Linked to Stroke
Odds of stroke up for current, ex-smokers; high consumption of energy drinks; Type A behavior
Monday, September 03, 2012

Even Normal Range Albuminuria Ups Cardiovascular Risk
Increased risk seen in type 2 diabetes; link lost with ACE inhibitors
Friday, August 31, 2012

Lower Prostate Cancer-Specific Death With Anticoagulant Use
Aspirin primarily contributes to reduction for localized cancer treated with prostatectomy, radiotherapy
Thursday, August 30, 2012

Prognosis Better for Exercise-Linked Cardiac Arrest
However, no benefit seen for patients 35 or younger with exercise-linked out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Thursday, August 30, 2012

Similar Rate of CV Events With Atenolol, Metoprolol Tartrate
Rates of incident heart attack, stroke, heart failure similar for newly medicated patients with HTN
Thursday, August 30, 2012

Only Female Gender Ups Stoke Risk in A-Fib Patients ≥75 Years
Higher risk at one-, 12-year follow-up for females aged 75 and older, but not for younger women
Thursday, August 30, 2012

Eating Chocolate May Lower Stroke Risk for Men
Moderate chocolate consumption may lower the risk of any type of stroke by 17 to 19 percent
Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Lacunar Stroke Outcomes No Better With Dual Antiplatelets
Clopidogrel plus aspirin doesn't reduce recurrent stroke risk; increases major bleeding and death
Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Subclinical Atherosclerosis Noted in Diffuse Scleroderma
Significantly elevated carotid intima-media thickness, pulse wave velocity, stiffness index β
Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Long-Term Thrombosis Rates Similar for Drug-Eluting Stents
Similar rates of stent thrombosis seen at three years for zotarolimus- and sirolimus-eluting stents
Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Highest Cardiovascular Mortality for Normal BMI, Central Obesity
Mortality higher for those with normal BMI, high waist-to-hip ratio than for obese based on BMI
Wednesday, August 29, 2012

No 30-Day Mortality Reduction With Intraaortic Balloon Pump
Findings in patients expected to undergo revascularization for MI with cardiogenic shock
Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Functional Flow Reserve CT Improves Diagnosis of CAD
Diagnostic accuracy and discrimination improved for noninvasive FFR_CT plus CT versus CT alone
Tuesday, August 28, 2012

STEMI Mortality Down in France From 1995 to 2010
Decrease due to increase in reperfusion therapy, early use of meds, change in patient risk profile
Tuesday, August 28, 2012

New Class of Drugs Shows Promise for Heart Failure
Angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor lowers NT-proBNP levels more than valsartan
Tuesday, August 28, 2012

New Diagnostic Definition of Myocardial Infarction Issued
Definition includes a rise and/or fall in cardiac biomarker values, preferably cardiac troponin
Tuesday, August 28, 2012

For Patients With Prior MI, Vorapaxar Cuts Cardiac Events
Addition to standard antiplatelet therapy reduces thrombotic events, but increases bleeding
Monday, August 27, 2012

Prasugrel, Clopidogrel Similar for Acute Coronary Syndromes
Frequency of primary end point, bleeding risks similar for those not undergoing revascularization
Monday, August 27, 2012

Muscle-Related Statin Effects Seem to Correlate With Potency
Fluvastatin is apparent exception to potency prediction of muscle-related adverse effects
Friday, August 24, 2012

Psychological Consequences Up for Spouses of MI Victims
Higher risk of depression than for those whose spouses experience other illnesses
Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Evidence-Based Public Health Interventions Identified
American Heart Association IDs interventions to improve diet and exercise, cut smoking rates
Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Family Hx of Early Death Ups Risk of Early Cardiac Disease
Risk of cardiovascular disease before 50 up for those with family history of early cardiac death
Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Resting Heart Rate Predicts Overall, Cardiovascular Mortality
For patients at intermediate or high CVD risk, resting heart rate of ≥84 bpm is an additional risk factor
Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Study Identifies Sleep Apnea in 50 Percent of Women
Obstructive sleep apnea in women linked to age, obesity, hypertension, not daytime sleepiness
Tuesday, August 21, 2012

2012 Indicators of Well-Being for Older Americans Issued
Indicators of population, economics, health status, health risks, and health care described
Monday, August 20, 2012

Study Links Eating Egg Yolks With Carotid Plaque Area
Eating three or more egg yolks per week versus fewer than two increases carotid plaque build-up
Friday, August 17, 2012

ABO Blood Group Correlated With Coronary Heart Disease
Risk up for non-O blood group versus O, even after adjustment for cardiovascular risk factors
Wednesday, August 15, 2012

One-Hour Algorithm Safe for Rule-Out/Rule-In of Acute MI
Algorithm uses baseline and one-hour high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T levels
Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Cocoa Flavanols May Improve Cognitive Function in Elderly
Benefit seen in elderly with mild cognitive impairment; partly mediated by insulin sensitivity
Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Poor Follow-Up of Hospital Tests Often Due to Late Orders
Tests performed on day of discharge represent 6.8 percent of all tests, 46.8 percent of missed results
Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Regular Exercise in Middle Age Lowers Inflammatory Markers
An increase in physical activity further lowers C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 levels
Monday, August 13, 2012

Aspirin Use Again Linked to Slightly Lower Cancer Mortality
But, relationship may not be as strong as in previously reported pooled-data analysis
Monday, August 13, 2012

Statin Benefits Outweigh Risk of Developing Diabetes
Diabetes risk only increased in those with one or more major risk factors
Friday, August 10, 2012

Underinsurance Tied to Higher Death Risk After Cardio Events
But no increase in mortality risk seen for black racial status after stroke, MI, coronary atherosclerosis
Friday, August 10, 2012

Psyllium Reduces Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors
Fiber supplement linked to improved glucose levels, insulin response, blood pressure, lipid profile
Thursday, August 09, 2012

CDC: Increase in Prevalence of Walking in the United States
Walkers are significantly more likely to meet the aerobic physical activity guideline than non-walkers
Thursday, August 09, 2012

Bariatric Surgery Cuts MI Incidence in Obese With T2DM
No effect on stroke incidence seen for obese with type 2 diabetes undergoing bariatric surgery
Wednesday, August 08, 2012

Mortality Up for Normal-Weight Adults With Incident Diabetes
Compared with obese/overweight, risk of total, cardiovascular, noncardiovascular mortality up
Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Recent Trends Favorable for Lipid Levels in U.S. Youth
From 1988-1994 to 2007-2010, decrease in prevalence of elevated total cholesterol
Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Photosensitizing Antihypertensive Meds Up Risk of Lip Cancer
Non-Hispanic whites treated long term with antihypertensives have increased odds of lip cancer
Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Skin Intrinsic Fluorescence Tied to Coronary Artery Disease
Association seen for middle-aged individuals with long duration of type 1 diabetes
Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Implantable Defibrillators Cut Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests
ICDs account for one-third of decrease in OHCA with ventricular fibrillation as the initial rhythm
Monday, August 06, 2012

Epicardial Fat Tissue Thickness Predicts Coronary Artery Disease
In asymptomatic patients, epicardial adipose tissue thickness of 2.4 mm or higher predicts CAD
Friday, August 03, 2012

Almost Half of U.S. Adults Have at Least One CVD Risk Factor
About 47 percent have high blood pressure, high levels of LDL cholesterol, and/or smoke cigarettes
Friday, August 03, 2012

Smokers Substituting Cigars, Loose Tobacco for Cigarettes
Uptake of other sources of tobacco blunts effect of tobacco tax
Thursday, August 02, 2012

Exercise, Drugs Compared for Depression Tx in CHD Patients
Both exercise and sertraline effective; both tend to reduce heart rate variability
Thursday, August 02, 2012

Clinicians Can Unintentionally Prompt Nocebo Effect
Negative expectations, being informed about complications up likelihood of adverse effects
Thursday, August 02, 2012

Multiple Factors Motivate No Reperfusion in STEMI
Three or more reasons for most not receiving reperfusion; outcomes poor in this population
Thursday, August 02, 2012

Exercise Linked to Less Depression in Heart Failure
Lower depression scores at three and 12 months for patients randomized to exercise training
Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Monitoring Development Is Key in Congenital Heart Disease
Surveillance, screening, evaluation, reevaluation throughout childhood aids identification of deficits
Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Task Force Still Recommends Against Routine ECG Screening
Recommendation against screening for low-risk adults; insufficient evidence for high-risk adults
Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Pre-Op Statin Use Ups Insulin Resistance in Heart Surgery
Increased insulin resistance seen in dyslipidemic patients without diabetes taking statins pre-CABG
Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Fifth Link Ups Neuro Outcome in Non-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Use of multidisciplinary postresuscitation care in a regional center significantly improves outcome
Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Early Mediterranean Diet Benefits Arteries in Adulthood
Differences in adherence to Mediterranean diet in adolescence have lingering effects
Monday, July 30, 2012

Cadmium Linked to Plaque Development in Older Women
Blood and urine cadmium levels independently linked to atherosclerotic plaque development
Monday, July 30, 2012

Study Assesses Impact of Lesion Severity on Coronary Event Risk
High-grade coronary stenosis linked to heightened STEMI risk within three months of discovery
Friday, July 27, 2012

Increased Risk of Vascular Events for Shift Workers
Review finds shift work correlates with increased risk of MI, ischemic stroke, all coronary events
Friday, July 27, 2012

Clopidogrel Response Remains Stable After Acute MI
For acute MI patients treated with PCI, response to clopidogrel therapy stable up to six months
Thursday, July 26, 2012

Coronary CT Angiography in ER Ups Decision-Making Efficiency
CCTA reduces length of stay for patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome symptoms
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Study Assesses Cardio Risk Factors in Severely Obese Children
Almost two-thirds aged 12 years or younger have at least one cardiovascular risk factor
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Increased Risk of Heart Attack After Hip, Knee Replacement
Elevated risk persists for six weeks after hip replacement, two weeks after knee replacement
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Recommended Tests Poorly Utilized in Hypertensive Teens
Diagnostic echocardiograms, renal ultrasonography poorly used among Medicaid-eligible teens
Tuesday, July 24, 2012

AHA: Low-Voltage Mapping for AVNRT Feasible in Children
Voltage mapping guides cryoablation for children with atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia
Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Heart Medication Converts Cancer Cells Into Vaccine
Cardiac glycosides induce immunogenic cell death in cancer cells
Friday, July 20, 2012

High-Strain, Active Jobs Up Cardio Disease Risk for Women
Women with high job strain or active jobs more likely to experience cardiovascular disease event
Friday, July 20, 2012

Poorer Patient Experience at Safety-Net Hospitals
Worse performance on nearly every measure of patient experience; discrepancy persisted over time
Thursday, July 19, 2012

~12,000 Preventable Deaths in English Hospitals Annually
Main causes are poor clinical monitoring, diagnostic errors, and inadequate drug/fluid management
Thursday, July 19, 2012

Intervention to Prevent Stroke, Dementia Cuts Long-Term Care
Multidomain prevention program focusing on vascular risk factors lowers long-term care dependence
Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Physical Inactivity Accounts for Considerable Disease Burden
Causes up to 10 percent of major non-communicable disease burden, 9 percent of premature deaths
Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Social Network Analysis IDs Informal Physician Networks
Geographic variation in network characteristics; similar physician, patient features within networks
Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Physical Abuse Doubles Risk of Metabolic Syndrome in Women
Risk up in midlife women with childhood physical abuse history, after adjusting for covariates
Tuesday, July 17, 2012

NYC Restriction Tied to Lower Trans Fat Content of Fast Food
Decrease accompanied by small increase in saturated fat content of fast food purchases
Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Aspirin Still First-Line Therapy for Unstable Angina/NSTEMI
Options for aspirin-intolerant include prasugrel (PCI-treated patients), ticagrelor, or clopidogrel
Monday, July 16, 2012

Using a Pedometer Ups Leisure Walking Time for Older Adults
Use of pedometer-based intervention rather than time-based goals increases walking time
Monday, July 16, 2012

Nebivolol Better Preserves Exercise Performance at Altitude
Under acute exposure to high altitude hypobaric hypoxia, nebivolol better than carvedilol
Friday, July 13, 2012

Drug-Eluting Stent Use Unrelated to Probable Benefit
Considerable savings by halving DES use for those at low-risk of target vessel revascularization
Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Trackable Blood Cells Feasible for MRI Monitoring
Blood cells labeled with superparamagnetic iron particles detectable by magnetic resonance imaging
Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Emergency Service Hospital Prenotification Ups Stroke Tx
Prenotification improves timing of tPA administration, proportion of patients receiving tPA
Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Reducing Sedentary Behavior Could Increase Life Expectancy
In United States, reducing excessive sitting, TV viewing may add one to two years to life expectancy
Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Lower Risk of Adverse Outcomes Seen in Obese With Heart Failure
Outcomes better for women and men with high body mass index, waist circumference
Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Nonnutritive Sweetener Role in Cutting Sugar Intake Explored
Potentially useful, as long as they don't lead to compensatory increase in energy intake
Monday, July 09, 2012

Screening Men for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Cost-Effective
Rescreening high-risk individuals once after five years also considered a cost-effective option
Monday, July 09, 2012

Taser Use Does Not Cause Fatal Cardiac Dysrhythmias
No evidence of fatal cardiac dysrhythmias found after chest impact of Taser probe devices
Wednesday, July 04, 2012

Biophysical Abnormalities Seen in Aorta of Obese Children
Increased left ventricle mass, altered diastolic properties, poor exercise capacity also noted
Friday, June 29, 2012

Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform Law
'Individual-mandate' insurance requirement deemed constitutional
Thursday, June 28, 2012

Hyperinsulinemia in Early Adulthood Tied to Later HTN
Increased incidence of hypertension indepenent of sex, ethnicity, or body weight
Thursday, June 28, 2012

FDA Clears First Weight-Loss Pill in 13 Years
Belviq designed to make people feel full sooner
Thursday, June 28, 2012

Early Surgery Ups Outcomes in Infective Endocarditis
Rate of composite end point of death or embolic events down with surgery versus standard therapy
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Long-Term Adverse Cardiac Outcomes for Low-Carb Diets
Use of low carbohydrate-high protein diets linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Duplicate Payments by Federal Government Increasing
Dually enrolled patients in the VA and Medicare account for substantial, duplicate costs
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Task Force Recommends Screening All Adults for Obesity
And, limited health benefit seen for behavioral counseling intervention for general population
Monday, June 25, 2012

Ozone Exposure Causes Negative Cardiovascular Changes
Physiological changes in healthy volunteers from ozone exposure mirror cardiovascular ailments
Monday, June 25, 2012

Telehealth Intervention Linked to Lower Admission Rates
Remote exchange of data between patients, health care professionals also linked to lower mortality
Friday, June 22, 2012

AHA: Vorapaxar Reduces Limb Ischemia in PAD
Does not reduce risk of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, stroke; ups bleeding risk
Friday, June 22, 2012

Drug-Eluting Stents Offer No Advantage for A-Fib Patients
No clear advantage versus bare-metal stents after percutaneous coronary intervention stent placement
Friday, June 22, 2012

Risk Factors ID'd for SCA in Heart Defect Repair Survivors
Severe subaortic ventricular systolic dysfunction is independent predictor of sudden cardiac arrest
Friday, June 22, 2012

Many Psoriasis Patients Undertreated for CV Risk Factors
Proportion of patients with moderate to severe psoriasis at treatment goal for risk factors not ideal
Thursday, June 21, 2012

Half of Residents Report Working While Sick
Most frequent reasons for presenteeism include feeling obligation to colleagues and to patient care
Thursday, June 21, 2012

AHA: Concentrates Promising for Reversal of Apixaban
In vitro testing of three clotting agents demonstrates ability to reverse some effects of apixaban
Thursday, June 21, 2012

Emerging Lipoprotein Markers Slightly Up CVD Risk Detection
Slight improvement in cardiovascular disease prediction with apolipoproteins, lipoproteins
Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Psychological Distress Increases Cerebrovascular Death Risk
Simple General Health Questionnaire may have value in screening for psychological distress
Monday, June 18, 2012

Pediatric Hospitalizations for HTN Up From 1997 to 2006
Fraction of hypertension-attributable costs also up; total costs for study period: $3.1 billion
Monday, June 18, 2012

High-Salt Diet Ups Markers of Endothelial Dysfunction
For those with high levels of biomarkers, high-sodium diet correlates with increased risk of HTN
Monday, June 18, 2012

CDC: Preventive Health Services Underused Before 2010
Underutilized services include cholesterol screening, BP control, smoking cessation assistance
Thursday, June 14, 2012

Statins Exhibit Adverse Effect on Energy, Exertional Fatigue
Randomized trial shows unfavorable effect of statins on energy and fatigue, particularly for women
Thursday, June 14, 2012

Curbing Antibiotic Prophylaxis Doesn't Up Endocarditis Risk
No increase in infective endocarditis in high-heart risk dental patients since 2007 AHA guidelines
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

ADA: Salsalate Doesn't Up Endothelial Function in T2DM
No change in flow-mediated, endothelium-dependent dilation; lower Hb1Ac, inflammatory markers
Tuesday, June 12, 2012

ADA: Impact of Insulin Glargine on Cardio Outcomes Negligible
Modest weight gain and increase in severe hypoglycemia when compared to standard care
Tuesday, June 12, 2012

ADA: Omega-3 Fatty Acids Don't Cut Cardiovascular Death
No significant effect seen for patients with dysglycemia and other cardiovascular risk factors
Monday, June 11, 2012

SLEEP: Short Sleep Ups Stroke Symptoms in Normal-Weight
Risk up for normal-weight adults with low risk of sleep-disordered breathing who sleep <6 hours
Monday, June 11, 2012

Link Between Vascular Disease and Disc Height Loss Examined
Link is independent of cardiovascular disease; mainly explained by patient age, gender, BMI
Friday, June 08, 2012

Prediabetes Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke
Impaired glucose tolerance with/without impaired fasting glucose linked to modest increase in risk
Friday, June 08, 2012

Vascular Diseases Linked to Newly Discovered Stem Cells
New hypothesis suggests multipotent vascular stem cell differentiation linked to vascular disease
Thursday, June 07, 2012

EULAR: Myocardial Strain Imaging IDs Cardiac Disease in RA
Myocardial strain imaging IDs early abnormalities in cardiac function; tied to disease severity
Thursday, June 07, 2012

Venous Thromboembolism Up in Adult Hospitalizations
Efforts needed to implement prevention strategies to curb this growing public health concern
Thursday, June 07, 2012

NAFLD Independently Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
But no significant association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiovascular mortality
Thursday, June 07, 2012

Endurance Training May Induce Adverse Cardiac Remodeling
In some individuals, excessive training may cause adverse structural and electrical remodeling
Wednesday, June 06, 2012

Anti-HTN Drugs Have Distinct Effect on Central, Brachial SBP
Central to brachial amplification lowered by beta blockers, thiazide diuretics, and omapatrilat
Wednesday, June 06, 2012

Racial Gap in Life Expectancy Down From 2003 to 2008
Gap in life expectancy between blacks and whites decreased by about one year for men and women
Wednesday, June 06, 2012

PCI Has Excellent Outcomes for Younger Adults With CAD
Short- and long-term cardiac, cerebrovascular outcomes excellent after PCI in patients ≤40 years
Wednesday, June 06, 2012

Troponin T May Help Predict Death After Noncardiac Surgery
Increasing troponin T levels during first three days post-op linked to increased 30-day mortality risk
Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Aspirin Ups Risk of Bleeding in All But Diabetes Patients
Patients with diabetes have increased risk of major bleeding, independent of aspirin use
Tuesday, June 05, 2012

In A-Fib, Rhythm Control Reduces Mortality in Long Term
Little difference within four years of initiation of rhythm, rate control; rhythm superior in long term
Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Circulating Nurses Recover Errors in Cardiovascular OR
Circulating perioperative nurses reduce surgical errors/incidents and improve patient safety
Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Statewide Coordinated STEMI Approach Deemed Successful
Drop in rate of not receiving perfusion; improved treatment times for hospital transfer patients
Monday, June 04, 2012

Ischemic Stroke Risk Higher in Women With A-Fib
For younger women without vascular disease, risk tends to be higher but doesn't reach significance
Friday, June 01, 2012

Dark Chocolate May Prevent Cardio Events in High-Risk
Daily consumption of dark chocolate effective, cost-effective for those with metabolic syndrome
Friday, June 01, 2012

Heart Rate Affected by Nocturnal Hypoglycemia in T1DM Patients
Hypoglycemia linked to reduction in low-frequency component of heart rate variability in type 1 diabetes
Friday, June 01, 2012

Peer Coaches, Staff Support Beneficial in Uncontrolled HTN
No significant drop in coronary heart disease risk, but reduced SBP for African-Americans with HTN
Friday, June 01, 2012

Cardiovascular Risk Counseling Improves Statin Adherence
Nurse-led counseling reduces anxiety; improved lipid profile seen for primary prevention patients
Thursday, May 31, 2012

Link Between Obesity and Lower-Extremity Lymphedema Explored
Study finds that as BMI increases there may be a threshold above which lymphatic flow is impaired
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Mobile Technology Helps Improve Lifestyle Coaching
Greatest benefit seen with increasing fruits, vegetables; decreasing sedentary leisure time
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

AHA Recommends More Safeguards for Genetic Testing
Recommendations urge more research; no gene patenting; confirmation of the validity of tests
Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Upping Dietary Calcium Buys No Big Cardiovascular Benefit
Whereas calcium supplements linked to significant increase in risk of myocardial infarction
Friday, May 25, 2012

Low Vitamin D Intake Tied to Risk of Thromboembolic Stroke
During 34 years of follow-up, increased risk seen for men in lowest versus highest vitamin D quartile
Thursday, May 24, 2012

U.S. Stroke Prevalence Little Changed in Recent Years
Rates vary by state and sociodemographic characteristics; disparities still persist
Thursday, May 24, 2012

One-Fifth of Healthy Middle-Aged Men Have Low-Grade Murmur
Murmur detected on heart auscultation associated with higher risk of aortic valve replacement
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Treatment With rt-PA Within Six Hours of Stroke Beneficial
Randomized trial, meta-analysis show benefit for wide range of patients with acute ischemic stroke
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Aspirin Effective in Preventing Thromboembolism Recurrence
For patients with unprovoked VTE, aspirin presents no apparent increase in risk of major bleeding
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Diabetes-Linked Cardio, All-Cause Mortality Decreasing
Significant decreases in CVD, all-cause death rates for U.S. adults with diabetes from 1997 to 2006
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

ATS: Anticholinergics May Up Arrhythmia Risk in Children
Finding raises concern regarding interest in the use of anticholinergics in asthma patients
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Characteristics of STEMI Reperfusion Systems Identified
Common characteristics found in successful regional care systems can be benchmark standards
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Genetic Testing Doesn't Up Post-Test Health Care Use
But individuals who complete multiplex genetic testing have more physician visits pre-test
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Hunter-Gatherer Lifestyle Tied to Low Atherosclerosis Risk
Second study shows lower age-related increase in blood pressure; less hypertension
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

CPAP Use May Reduce Risk of Hypertension in Apnea Patients
No significant effect of CPAP on cardio events, HTN; however, CPAP linked to reduced HTN in second study
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

QRS Duration Independently Tied to Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Only a prior heart attack and type 2 diabetes point to increased risk of SCD more than QRS duration
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Post-Stroke Inpatient Statins Improve Discharge Outcomes
After ischemic stroke, inpatient statin use increases likelihood of discharge to home or institution
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Cardiac Disease Risk Factors Prevalent Among U.S. Teens
From 1999 to 2008, increase in diabetes, no change in rates of HTN, high LDL cholesterol
Monday, May 21, 2012

Palpitations Predict Future Atrial Fibrillation
Other atrial fibrillation risk factors include hypertension and BMI in both men and women
Friday, May 18, 2012

Short-Term Smoke Exposure Impairs Endothelial Function
Concentration-dependent effect seen with short duration of exposure to secondhand smoke
Friday, May 18, 2012

Generic Versions of Plavix Approved
Dispensed with Medication Guide that provides important instructions on use, drug safety
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Retinal Vessel Diameter Linked to Heart Disease, Hypertension
Predictive of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, LEAD in African-Americans with type 1 diabetes
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Statins Benefit Those at Low Risk for Vascular Events
Review shows benefit even for those with five-year risk of major vascular events of <10 percent
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Causality Link Between HDL Cholesterol, MI Challenged
Carriers of LIPG 396Ser, those with high genetic score, have high HDL but no reduction in MI risk
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Azithromycin Tied to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Mortality
Increased risk of all-cause, cardio mortality; especially in those at risk for cardiovascular disease
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Diagonal Ear Lobe Crease Tied to Coronary Artery Disease
Related not only to presence but also to extent and severity of coronary artery disease
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Repeated Revascularization Doesn't Aid High-Risk Patients
Exercise testing after coronary revascularization may identify asymptomatic patients as high-risk
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Increased Sudden Cardiac Death Rate Among HIV Patients
SCD patients more likely to be older and to have had MI, heart failure
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Air Pollution Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Markers
Clinical significance is uncertain, but findings suggest air pollution is a risk factor for CVD
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Peptide Level Ups Diagnosis of Heart Failure in Primary Care
B-type natriuretic peptide levels increase diagnostic certainty, accelerate treatment initiation
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Lack of Post-MI Discharge Advice Hinders Sexual Activity
Less than half of patients receive discharge instructions on resuming sexual activity after AMI
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Being Fit Lowers HTN Risk in Those With Parental History
Significantly lower risk of developing HTN for those with family history and high versus low fitness
Monday, May 14, 2012

AHA: CHF Hospital Readmission Linked to Availability of Care
Supply-side variables, socioeconomics explain readmission variability more than hospital quality
Monday, May 14, 2012

Thrombus Aspiration in Primary PCI Has No Effect on Outcomes
No difference in adverse cardiac events for patients with STEMI undergoing PPCI with or without TA
Monday, May 14, 2012

AHA: Clot-Busting Drug OK for Stroke Patients on Warfarin
No increased intracranial hemorrhage risk for acute ischemic stroke patients using warfarin
Monday, May 14, 2012

Post-SES Implantation, Statins Prevent Late Revascularization
Statins cut risk of late target lesion revascularization after sirolimus-eluting stent implant
Friday, May 11, 2012

AHA: Middle-Aged Fitness Lowers Health Care Costs Later
Findings persist even after adjusting for other risk factors in both men and women
Friday, May 11, 2012

AHA: Telemonitoring Improves Blood Pressure Control
Telemonitoring with pharmacist-directed therapy adjustments improves adherence, lowers BP
Friday, May 11, 2012

HRS: Statins Reduce the Risk of A-Fib in Elderly With HTN
Statins are particularly effective for patients with CHADS₂ score of ≥2, other comorbidities
Friday, May 11, 2012

AHA: Bypassing Non-PCI Hospital Ups Outcomes in STEMI
Patients transported directly to PCI center have quicker reperfusion times, lower mortality
Thursday, May 10, 2012

HRS: Waist-to-Hip Ratio Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death
Significant association seen in adjusted model, after accounting for obesity-related comorbidity
Thursday, May 10, 2012

Team-Centered Multicondition Care Deemed Cost-Effective
Collaborative care intervention lowers outpatient costs for comorbid psychiatric, medical disease
Thursday, May 10, 2012

Long Auto Commutes Found to Be Hazardous to Health
Commuting distance adversely tied to physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness, obesity, metabolic risk
Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Older Women With A-Fib at Greater Stroke Risk Than Men
Increased risk based on gender remains, regardless of warfarin use or other risk factors
Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Poor Health Status Indicators ID'd for Patients With ICDs
Shock, Type D personality linked to poor health after implantable cardioverter defibrillator placement
Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Living Close to Major Roadway at Time of MI Ups Mortality
Acute myocardial infarction survivors have increased risk of all-cause mortality over 10 years
Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Exercise Training Reduces Muscle Proteolysis in CHF
Training linked to reduction in MuRF-1 in younger and older patients with chronic heart failure
Monday, May 07, 2012

Obesity Prevalence Set to Increase 33 Percent by 2030
If obesity were to remain at 2010 levels, savings over next 20 years would be $549.5 billion
Monday, May 07, 2012

CMS Policy Helping Hospitals to Prevent Targeted Infections
Despite positive impact, less time spent on nontargeted infections, especially in large hospitals
Friday, May 04, 2012

TAVI Is a Reasonable Option for High-Risk Elderly Patients
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation benefits patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis
Thursday, May 03, 2012

Endotoxemia Influenced by Diet Type
Western-style diet induces 71 percent increase, versus 31 percent decrease with prudent-diet
Thursday, May 03, 2012

Recent Improvement in 3D ECHO Accuracy for LV Mass
Accuracy for assessment of left ventricular mass up; recent studies more homogenous
Thursday, May 03, 2012

Causal Link ID'd Between BMI, Ischemic Heart Disease
Causal link identified in instrumental variable analyses is consistent with observational studies
Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Pulse Oximetry IDs Critical Congenital Heart Defects
High specificity, moderate sensitivity, and low false-positive rate in asymptomatic newborns
Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Methodological Heterogeneity Seen in Clinical Trials
Trials registered with ClinicalTrials.gov from 2007 to 2010 mainly small, single-center
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Hospital Strategies Linked to Lower Mortality After Acute MI
Five specific hospital strategies correlate with lower 30-day risk-standardized mortality rates
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Index Identifies Clot Risk in Outpatient Surgery Patients
High-risk outpatient surgery patients have blood clot rates of 1.18 percent
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Electronic Reminders Up Meds Adherence in Short Term
Electronic reminders, especially SMS reminders, are effective in short term for chronic medications
Monday, April 30, 2012

Heart Surgery Safe for Compensated Cirrhosis Patients
No increased risk of perioperative complications in patients with Child-Pugh score less than 8
Thursday, April 26, 2012

AHA: Hemoglobin Index IDs Brain Ischemia During Bypass
HVx, glial fibrillary acidic protein detect impaired autoregulation during cardiopulmonary bypass
Thursday, April 26, 2012

AHA: Similar Stroke Risk on Stopping Rivaroxaban, Warfarin
Similar, high stroke risk for patients with a-fib who temporarily or permanently discontinue meds
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Warfarin Keeps Stroke Risk Low in Patients With A-Fib
Review shows risk of stroke per year higher in the elderly, females, patients with stroke history
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Mortality High for Cardiac Device Infective Endocarditis
Coexisting valve involvement linked with increased mortality; early device removal improves survival
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Reduce No-Reflow Post-PCI
For patients with acute MI, ARB pretreatment is significant predictor of reduced no-reflow
Monday, April 23, 2012

AHA: Depression, Peripheral Artery Disease Linked
Patients with depression significantly more likely to have PAD, PAD-related events
Friday, April 20, 2012

Uric Acid Levels Predict Death in Acute Coronary Syndrome
One-year mortality risk increases 12 percent for every 1-mg/dL increase in uric acid
Friday, April 20, 2012

QRS Width on ECG Linked to Sudden Cardiac Arrest in CAD
For patients with CAD, with and without history of MI, QRS width significantly predicts SCA
Friday, April 20, 2012

Eating Low-Fat Dairy Linked to Reduced Stroke Risk
Reduced risk for total stroke, cerebral infarction for highest versus lowest quintile of consumption
Thursday, April 19, 2012

Pulmonary HTN Predicts Heart Failure After Acute MI
Presence of pulmonary hypertension at index admission predicts risk of heart failure
Thursday, April 19, 2012

Long-Term Air Pollution Linked to Multiple Diseases
Greater increase in hospital admissions for long-term versus short-term exposure
Thursday, April 19, 2012

Review Shows Gum Disease Does Not Cause Heart Disease
Common risk factors for atherosclerotic vascular, periodontal diseases; but no causal relationship
Thursday, April 19, 2012

Room for Improvement in Knowledge of ABC Levels, Goals
Participant knowledge of their last ABC level only correlates with meeting targets for LDL level
Thursday, April 19, 2012

CV Autonomic Neuropathy Risk for CVD Despite Albumin Status
Normoalbuminuric type 1 diabetes patients with CV autonomic neuropathy can show signs of CVD
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Medicare Coverage Gap Leads to Drug Discontinuation
About 57 percent of Medicare Part D patients stop taking cardiovascular drugs in coverage gap
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Testosterone Ups Exercise Capacity in Heart Failure
Meta-analysis indicates benefit for patients with moderate-to-severe heart failure
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

ICD-9 Codes Underestimate Statin-Linked Rhabdomyolysis
Use of validated cases instead of ICD-9 code results in higher relative risk for high-dose statins
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Long-Term Safety Shown for Biodegradable Stent
Data shows long-term safety of the Igaki-Tamai stent in cardiac patients over more than 10 years
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Fast Food Salt Levels Vary Among Six Countries
Reducing salt content in fast foods would benefit the overall health of a nation's population
Monday, April 16, 2012

Liver Insulin Resistance Correlates With Cardiac Risk
Close association with levels of cholesterol, C-reactive protein, and triglycerides in men
Monday, April 16, 2012

Obesity Costs Are Higher Than Previous Estimates
New calculation method estimates higher health care costs for obesity-related illness
Friday, April 13, 2012

TAVI Beneficial in Severe Aortic Stenosis
Myocardial function and exercise capacity improve in surviving patients
Friday, April 13, 2012

Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death Up for Black Patients With HTN
Higher risk persists even after adjusting for other known risk factors
Thursday, April 12, 2012

Role of Omega-3 in Secondary Prevention of CVD Questioned
Meta-analysis finds inconclusive evidence of benefit in secondary prevention of cardiovascular events
Thursday, April 12, 2012

Mentholated Cigarettes Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
Findings particularly pronounced in women and non-African-American smokers
Thursday, April 12, 2012

Mobile Stroke Units Halve Time to Treatment
Unit can treat patients at the emergency site rather than at the hospital
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Stroke Risk Much Higher If Sibling Has Had a Stroke
Risk highest with a full sibling with a stroke or sibling with stroke at 55 years or younger
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

ECG Abnormalities Add to Accuracy of CHD Risk Prediction
Study considers whether resting ECG should be part of routine risk assessment in asymptomatic adults
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Death Risk Similar With High-Dose Losartan, Candesartan
For patients with heart failure, low- or medium-dose losartan linked to increased mortality
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Decision Aid for Chest Pain in ER Engages Patients
Patient-centered decision making improves patient knowledge, decreases admissions for observation
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Economic, Health Indices Linked to Elevated Cholesterol
Country-specific indices impact global variation in cholesterol for those with history of hyperlipidemia
Monday, April 09, 2012

Infection May Be Trigger for Venous Thromboembolism
Older adults at risk of blood clots in three months following infection
Monday, April 09, 2012

Statins Moderate Effect of Metformin on Prostate Cancer
Taking both metformin and statins significantly reduces the incidence of prostate cancer
Monday, April 09, 2012

Physical Activity Predicts Functionality in Older Adults
Those seniors remaining physically active have fewer functional limitations
Friday, April 06, 2012

Reduction Noted in Heart Rate Variability During Hot Flashes
Study suggests role for autonomic nervous system, particularly parasympathetic system, in hot flashes
Friday, April 06, 2012

Asbestos Exposure Linked to Cardiovascular Death
Occupational exposure increases cerebrovascular, ischemic heart disease mortality for men, women
Thursday, April 05, 2012

Exercise Training Improves Cardiac Parameters in Lupus
Three-month program improves chronotropic reserve, heart rate recovery for inactive SLE patients
Thursday, April 05, 2012

Medical Malpractice Claims Incur Substantial Defense Costs
Costs higher for claims resulting in indemnity payments; significant variation by specialty
Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Higher Immediate Suicide Risk
Also linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular death during the first week and month after diagnosis
Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Childhood Cancer Survivors at Risk for Cardiac Events
Nearly one in eight treated with anthracyclines and/or radiation will have heart disease after 30 years
Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Good Long-Term Outcomes for Drug-Eluting Stents
Randomized trials show drop in revascularization; no increase in thrombosis, death, recurrent MI
Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Guidelines Improve Outcomes in Nonshockable Cardiac Arrest
Latest AHA CPR guidelines save lives and improve outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Monday, April 02, 2012

Operator Sleep Deprivation Does Not Adversely Affect PCI
Late-night procedures do not impact procedures done by same interventionists the next day
Monday, April 02, 2012

Swimming Improves Vascular Function, BP in Older Adults
Previously sedentary older adults experience drop in systolic BP, increase in carotid artery compliance
Friday, March 30, 2012

Poor Health-Related Function, Diabetes Combo Ups Death Risk
Increased cardiovascular mortality for those with combo versus diabetes or impaired HRF alone
Friday, March 30, 2012

Statin Discontinuation Linked to Mortality in RA Patients
Increases risk of cardiovascular, all-cause death; suggests importance of treatment compliance
Thursday, March 29, 2012

Pay for Performance Does Not Improve Mortality Rates
Medicare demonstration program did not improve 30-day hospital mortality rates
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Moderate Drinking Cuts Mortality in MI Survivors
Inverse link between moderate alcohol consumption and all-cause, cardiovascular mortality
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Prolonged Sitting Increases All-Cause Mortality Risk
In adults age 45 or older, mortality up for those sitting eight or more hours per day
Tuesday, March 27, 2012

ACC: Rapid Infusion of GIK Doesn't Prevent MI in ACS
No drop in progression to MI for patients treated immediately with glucose, insulin, potassium
Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Chocolate Consumption Tied to Lower Body Mass Index
Finding persists even after adjusting for calories, saturated fats, and depression
Tuesday, March 27, 2012

New Guidelines Issued for Red Blood Cell Transfusions
Restrictive approach recommends transfusion at hemoglobin threshold of 7 to 8 g/dL in stable patients
Monday, March 26, 2012

ACC: Bariatric Surgery Improves Glycemic Control in Diabetes
Significantly more patients achieve glycemic control with surgery plus medical therapy than with medication alone
Monday, March 26, 2012

Policy Statement Issued on Pediatric Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Pediatricians need to be able to identify signs; refer to a specialist center for management, as necessary
Monday, March 26, 2012

Aspirin Enhances Platelet Isoprostanes in Type 2 Diabetes
Effect mitigates aspirin-mediated platelet thromboxane A₂ inhibition
Friday, March 23, 2012

Health Care Team Members Key for Antimicrobial Stewardship
Epidemiologists, preventionists help stop infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms
Thursday, March 22, 2012

Differences in Interarm BP Linked to Increased Mortality
For patients with hypertension, systolic difference of 10 to 15 mm Hg significantly increases death risk
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Vitamin E Does Not Reduce Risk of Heart Failure in Women
Long-term treatment not linked to heart failure risk in initially healthy women
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

In Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest, Epi Use Linked to Outcomes
Epinephrine tied to improved odds of return of spontaneous circulation but poorer long-term measures
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Cardiovascular Health Metrics Reduce Total, Cardio Mortality
Meeting a greater number of the seven AHA recommendations linked to reduced risk of death
Monday, March 19, 2012

Poorer Health Literacy Linked to Increased Mortality
About one-third of older adults in England have medium or low functional health literacy
Friday, March 16, 2012

AHA: Electronic Diary Improves Adherence to Diet Program
Personal digital assistant, with/without feedback, improves adherence to weight-loss program
Friday, March 16, 2012

AHA: Healthy Docs Tend to Promote Healthy Lifestyle
Doctors who exercise, don't smoke more likely to recommend JNC VII interventions to patients
Thursday, March 15, 2012

AHA: Physical Activity, TV Impact Genetic Effects on BMI
Physical activity attenuates, TV watching accentuates, genetic predisposition to elevated BMI
Thursday, March 15, 2012

AHA: Palmar Cooling Improves Exercise Tolerance in Obese
Cardiovascular parameters improve for women who exercise with a rapid thermal exchange device
Wednesday, March 14, 2012

AHA: Dietary Patterns Can Be Classified Into Five Groups
Dietary patterns differ across demographic and socioeconomic groups in the United States
Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Higher Spending by Hospitals Improves Outcomes
Lower mortality, readmission for acute patients admitted to hospital in highest tercile of spending
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Higher Red Meat Consumption Linked to Risk of Death
Substituting daily red meat serving with fish, poultry, or low-fat dairy lowers mortality risk
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

U.S. Mortality Rates Dropped 60 Percent From 1935 to 2010
For every year, heart disease, cancer, and stroke are among the five leading causes of death
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Sugary Beverages Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risk
Link seen in study of men age 40-75; no increased risk with artificially sweetened beverages
Monday, March 12, 2012

Flu Vaccine Up Among Medical Staff When They Believe It Works
Hospital health care workers more likely to get vaccinated when committed to preventing flu
Friday, March 09, 2012

Coronary Artery Spasms Rare During Dobutamine Stress Echo
During a nine-year period, prevalence of coronary artery spasms was 0.4 percent during DSE
Friday, March 09, 2012

Surrogates Tend to Misinterpret Poor Prognosis Information
Statements about low risk of death interpreted accurately; poor prognosis viewed optimistically
Friday, March 09, 2012

Buprenorphine Maintenance Therapy Not Recommended
Abstinence-based therapy recommended instead for opioid-addicted health care professionals
Thursday, March 08, 2012

Financial Burden of Medical Care Affects One in Three
More than one in five poor or near-poor adults younger than 65 have bills they are unable to pay
Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Long-Term Cardiac Effects for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Cardiovascular abnormalities, markers of systemic inflammation and atherosclerotic disease seen
Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Software Monitoring System Could Warn of ICD Malfunction
Simulated prospective study identified danger two years before devices were removed from market
Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Electronic Test Result Access Does Not Reduce Test Ordering
Office-based physician access to computerized images may up image ordering by 40 to 70 percent
Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Negative Prediction for Sudden Cardiac Death High With ECG
But positive predictive value and false positive rate variable for asymptomatic children
Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Depression, Cognitive Decline Linked in Elderly With CAD
Depression in adults treated for coronary artery disease linked to higher risk of cognitive decline
Tuesday, March 06, 2012

AAAAI: 2000 to 2009 Saw Rise in Angioedema Hospitalizations
Increase especially high for African-Americans; often due to adverse effects of ACE inhibitors
Tuesday, March 06, 2012

AHA Supports Shared Decision Making in Heart Failure
Treatment choices should align with values, goals, and preferences of an informed patient
Monday, March 05, 2012

Enhancing Cardiac FAK Reduces Ischemia/Reperfusion Damage
Increased FAK activity confers protection via NF-κB pathway in mice
Friday, March 02, 2012

Cardiovascular Event Risk Not Up for Living Kidney Donors
No increased risk of death or major cardiovascular event in first 10 years post-transplant
Friday, March 02, 2012

Biomarkers Gauge Kidney Injury After Heart Surgery
Three biomarkers significantly improve risk classification for acute kidney injury progression
Friday, March 02, 2012

No Benefit for Stent Versus Medical Therapy in Stable CAD
No benefit for reduction of mortality, nonfatal MI, unplanned revascularization, or angina
Thursday, March 01, 2012

Reduced Lung Function Linked to Heart Failure Risk
Low FEV1 and obstructive airway diseases linked to increased risk of heart failure
Thursday, March 01, 2012

Statin Users Less Likely to Suffer From Depression
Patients with coronary heart disease who use statins have a lower risk of depression
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Despite Benefits of Selenium, Supplements May Be Harmful
Supplements not indicated for those with selenium concentration of 122 µg/L or higher
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

FDA Approves Label Changes for Statins
Cognitive and blood sugar side effects added; recommendation of routine liver monitoring dropped
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Fast Heart Rate Predictive of Cardiac Events in High-Risk HTN
Elevated heart rate in patients with high-risk hypertension is warning signal for cardiac event
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Combo of Diabetes, Depression Increases Post-MI Mortality
Increased risk exceeds the risk of either condition alone in years following a heart attack
Monday, February 27, 2012

Body Clock Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death
Varying levels of a heart protein associated with variations in electrical stability
Friday, February 24, 2012

Expression of Genes for Platelet Aggregation Up Post-CABG
Post-op gene expression may explain thrombus formation, myocardial infarction after CABG
Friday, February 24, 2012

Citrus Fruit Linked to Lower Risk of Ischemic Stroke
Benefit not seen with total dietary flavonoid intake, but with flavonoid subclass
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Aspirin and Clopidogrel Improve Claudication Distance
Similar improvement in patients with intermittent claudication due to peripheral arterial disease
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Highest Diabetes Death Rates Seen in Trials Selecting for CKD
Selection for chronic kidney disease associated with highest mortality rates in randomized trials
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Elevated Homocysteine, Heart Disease Link Questioned
Association disappears when large unpublished datasets are included
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Women With MI More Likely to Present Without Chest Pain
Gender difference also seen for in-hospital mortality rates; attenuated with increasing age
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Medtronic Stent Approved to Treat Coronary Artery Disease
Including people with diabetes
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Alcohol Dependence Significant Problem for U.S. Surgeons
Surgeons who report major medical error more likely to exhibit alcohol abuse, dependence
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Linked With Infantile Colic
Women who smoke, use NRT, or both have increased risk of infantile colic in their offspring
Monday, February 20, 2012

Pregnancy Complications Tied to CVD Later in Life
Hypertension and diabetes during pregnancy linked to increased risk of CVD during middle age
Friday, February 17, 2012

High Uric Acid Level Predictive of Adverse Cardiac Events
Found to be an independent predictor for STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI
Friday, February 17, 2012

Study Evaluates Clinical Value of Stroke Biomarkers
Admission glucose level appears to be a strong predictor of poor outcomes
Friday, February 17, 2012

Smoking Bans Lead to Less, Not More, Smoking at Home
In countries with smoke-free legislation, rate of home smoking has decreased, not increased
Thursday, February 16, 2012

TTN Mutation Detection Aids Cardiomyopathy Diagnosis
Higher frequency of TTN mutations in individuals with dilated versus hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Thursday, February 16, 2012

AHA: Knowledge Gap Identified for Peripheral Artery Disease
Total population burden of PAD appears higher in women; campaigns to raise awareness advised
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Anti-apoA-1 Ups Cardiovascular Risk Prediction in RA
Adding anti-apolipoprotein A-1 IgG to Framingham cardiovascular risk score improves predictive value
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Vitamin D Doesn't Improve Cardiac Measures in CKD Patients
No improvements in left ventricular mass, measures of diastolic dysfunction with paricalcitol therapy
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Air Pollutant Exposure Tied to Increased Heart Attack Risk
Exposure of up to a week associated with increased risk
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Active Time Improves Youth Cardiometabolic Measures
Findings consistent regardless of amount of time spent sedentary among children
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

New Staging System IDs cSCC Risk in Transplant Patients
Predicts risk of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma recurrence in heart and lung recipients
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Supplements Don't Prevent Cancer in Cardiac Patients
Dietary supplements of B vitamins, folate, omega-3 not linked to improved cancer outcomes
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Healthier Brain Matter
Mediterranean-style diet associated with lower burden of white matter hyperintensity volume
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Lipid Genetics Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Genetic predisposition to low HDL cholesterol or high triglycerides associated with increased risk
Monday, February 13, 2012

Four-Factor Model Predicts Post-Heart Transplant Mortality
Risk-prediction model has good prediction for in-hospital mortality for pediatric heart transplant
Monday, February 13, 2012

Coronary Artery Disease Linked to Risk of Prostate Cancer
Having coronary artery disease increases risk of prostate cancer diagnosis by 35 percent
Monday, February 13, 2012

Guidelines for VTE Prophylaxis in Nonsurgical Patients Issued
Guidelines apply to acute and critical patients, outpatients with cancer, long-distance travelers
Thursday, February 09, 2012

Human Y Chromosome Linked to Coronary Artery Disease Risk
Risk of coronary artery disease ~50 percent higher for British carriers of haplogroup I
Thursday, February 09, 2012

Fen-Phen Derivative Likely Caused >1,000 Deaths in France
From 1976 to 2009, drug may have contributed to approximately 3,100 hospitalizations, 1,300 deaths
Thursday, February 09, 2012

About One-Third of U.S. Adults Receive Advice to Exercise
Increase in prevalence of advice from physicians or health professionals over past decade
Thursday, February 09, 2012

Heart Failure Tied to Increased Osteoporotic Fracture Risk
Association persists after adjustment for risk factors, medications, and bone mineral density
Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Change in Fitness or Fatness Impacts Cardio Risk Factors
Positive change in fitness or fatness impacts cholesterol, hypertension, metabolic syndrome
Monday, February 06, 2012

Direct to Consumer Statin Web Sites of Poor Quality
Internet sites are prevalent, but information on safe use and side effects flawed
Thursday, February 02, 2012

AHA: Rivaroxaban Tied to Lower Brain Bleed Risk in A-Fib
Compared to warfarin, rivaroxaban offers less risk of intracranial hemorrhage in a-fib patients
Thursday, February 02, 2012

AHA: Anemia May Triple Stroke Mortality
Severe anemia strong predictor of death after stroke, but even slight anemia increases risk
Thursday, February 02, 2012

AHA: Incidence of Repeat Blockage of Carotid Artery Low
Re-blockage rates similar for both stented and surgically-opened arteries
Thursday, February 02, 2012

AHA: Apixaban Beats Aspirin for Stroke Prevention in A-Fib
More effective for patients with a-fib, prior stroke history, unsuitability for vitamin K antagonists
Thursday, February 02, 2012

Heart Failure Linked to Loss of Cerebral Gray Matter
Patients with heart failure also score lower on cognitive function tests
Thursday, February 02, 2012

AHA: Faster Pre-Stroke Memory Decline for Stroke Decedents
Stroke survivors and stroke-free adults have similar pre-stroke rate of memory decline
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

AHA: Thrombolysis Shows Potential After Wake-Up Stroke
Outcomes similar to those treated with thrombolysis within 4.5 hours of stroke onset
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Fenofibrate Found Safe in Diabetes With Renal Impairment
Reduced total cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes and moderate renal impairment
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Fructose Linked to Increased Cardiometabolic Risk in Teens
High fructose consumption by adolescents raises risk factors for heart disease and diabetes
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Physician Overweight/Obesity Impacts Obesity Care
Survey shows overweight physicians less likely to counsel obesity patients on weight-loss issues
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Meta-Analysis: Statin Therapy Equally Effective in Women, Men
Statins significantly decrease cardiovascular events, all-cause mortality in both sexes
Monday, January 30, 2012

Differing Arm Blood Pressure Linked to Vascular Disease, Death
10 or 15 mm Hg difference associated with vascular problems and death
Monday, January 30, 2012

Self-Rated Health Status Predicts Mortality Among CVD Patients
Risk highest in patients with asymptomatic atherosclerotic disease
Friday, January 27, 2012

Warfarin Use Lowers Mortality in Septuagenarians With A-Fib
But, no association seen for all-cause hospitalization, ischemic stroke, major bleeding
Friday, January 27, 2012

ACE Inhibitors Not Linked to Improved Outcomes After ACS
Prior use of ACE inhibitors does not improve in-hospital outcomes after acute coronary syndrome
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Exposure to Iodinated Contrast Media Affects Thyroid Function
Linked to subsequent development of incident hyperthyroidism, incident overt hypothyroidism
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Positive Affirmation Improves Medication Adherence
But, does not significantly reduce blood pressure in African-Americans with hypertension
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Deaths From Myocardial Infarction Halved in England
Just over half of decrease due to fall in acute myocardial infarction event rates
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Sex Differences Exist in Disease-Linked Pain Intensity
Women report higher pain intensity in musculoskeletal and other disorders
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Foods Fried in Olive Oil Not Linked to Heart Disease
Similar findings for foods fried in sunflower oil, according to a Spanish study
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Overuse of Health Care Services Understudied
Research limited primarily to unnecessary antibiotic use and a few cardiovascular procedures
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Unemployed Have Poorer Mental and Physical Health
And are less likely to receive needed medical care and prescriptions
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Unhealthy Narcissism Linked to Elevated Cortisol in Men
No association seen for gender, narcissism, and their interaction on self-reported stress
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

HealthGrades IDs Notable Hospitals for Clinical Excellence
If all hospitals performed at this level, thousands of Medicare deaths, complications could be averted
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Sleep Disturbance Linked to Cardiometabolic Disease Risk
Disturbed sleep tied to elevated risk of obesity, diabetes, stroke, MI, coronary artery disease
Monday, January 23, 2012

Sexual Activity Safe for Most Cardiovascular Disease Patients
Following CVD diagnosis, physician evaluation should precede resumption of sexual activity
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Worse Outcomes for Stroke Patients With Delirium
Including higher mortality, longer hospitalizations, and greater post-discharge care
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Upper Normal BP Increases Risk for A-Fib in Men
Healthy, middle-aged men with upper normal blood pressure have increased risk later in life
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Prevalence of Obesity Unchanged in Adults/Children
Rates of adult and childhood obesity remain high in the United States
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Access to Quality Primary Care Reduces Mortality Risk
Key quality attributes include comprehensiveness, patient-centeredness, and extended hours
Monday, January 16, 2012

Endovascular Graft Approved for Tears of Aorta
Gore Tag Thoracic Endoprosthesis first sanctioned in 2005 to treat aortic aneurysms
Monday, January 16, 2012

Practice Differs for Cardiac Screening in ADHD Treatment
Pediatricians vary in attitudes, barriers, practices for screening before initiating stimulants
Monday, January 16, 2012

U.S. Health Care Expenditure Still Unevenly Distributed
In 2008 and 2009, 1 percent of population account for ~20 percent of spending
Friday, January 13, 2012

Dark Chocolate Inhibits Platelet Function in Smokers
Lower oxidative stress may be due to polyphenolic content of dark chocolate
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Physical Activity in Work or Leisure Tied to Lower MI Risk
Sedentary indicators, such as car and television ownership, linked to increased heart attack risk
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Low Risk of Cardiac Arrest in Marathon Runners
Risk higher in marathons than half-marathons and in men with underlying cardiovascular disease
Thursday, January 12, 2012

CDC: 2010 Saw Decrease in Age-Adjusted Death Rates
Homicide no longer in top 15 causes of death; replaced by pneumonitis due to solids and liquids
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Subclinical Tachyarrhythmias Tied to Increased Risk of Stroke
Subclinical atrial tachyarrhythmias linked to risk of clinical a-fib, stroke, systemic embolism
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Complications Increase With Delay of BP Control in Diabetes
For newly-diagnosed diabetes, one-year delay in control of systolic BP unlikely to cause complications
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Asian-American Heart Attack Care Now Similar to Whites
Similar improvement in rates for performance measures, defect-free care, door-to-balloon times
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Hypertension Registry IDs Features of Pediatric HTN
Nearly half of children with confirmed disease have chromosomal abnormalities, mainly trisomy 21
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Dementia Associated With More Hospital Admissions
Admission rate up for all-cause, ambulatory care-sensitive conditions for those with dementia
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Too High, Too Low Serum Potassium Linked to Mortality
Lowest post-AMI mortality seen with potassium serum levels between 3.5 and 4.5 mEq/L
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Benefit of Aspirin in Primary Prevention Questioned
Despite reduction in nonfatal MIs, no reduction seen in cardiovascular death or cancer mortality
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

A Broken Heart Does Increase Heart Attack Risk
Heart attack risk is significantly heightened in the first week after the death of a significant other
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Long-Term Prognostic Value of Dobutamine Stress Echo Limited
Long-term predictive value restricted for patients with diabetes unable to take an exercise stress test
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Ped Heart Surgery Deaths Higher at Low Volume Centers
But no association found between center volume and rate of post-op complications
Monday, January 09, 2012

Glucose-Lowering Algorithm Safe in Coronary Care Unit
With target serum glucose 90 to 117 mg/dL, no difference in hypoglycemia symptoms, outcomes
Friday, January 06, 2012

Exercise Benefits Insulin-Treated Obese Patients With Diabetes
Exercise counters adverse CV effects of insulin in overweight/obese patients with type 2 diabetes
Friday, January 06, 2012

In-Hospital, 30-Day Standardized Mortality Measures Differ
In-hospital risk-standardized mortality rates vary between hospitals; linked with length of stay
Thursday, January 05, 2012

Most Type 2 Diabetes, CAD Patients Present With Angina
History of β-blocker use, previous percutaneous coronary intervention tied to typical angina
Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Bariatric Surgery Tied to Reduced CVD Events, Mortality
Significantly fewer cardiovascular deaths and events for obese who undergo bariatric surgery
Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Enoxaparin Doesn't Reduce Death Rate for Acutely Ill
Death from any cause at 30 days and rates of major bleeding similar with enoxaparin, placebo
Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Irradiation of Left Breast Linked to Coronary Stenosis Risk
Radiotherapy of left-sided breast cancer tied to elevated high-grade coronary artery stenosis risk
Wednesday, December 28, 2011

New Equation Accurately Predicts Body Fat Percentage
Has better correlation with cardiometabolic risk factors than BMI, other anthropometric measures
Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Serial Change in hsTnI or cTnI Accurately Rule In/Out AMI
Change in highly sensitive or contemporary tropinin I at 3 hours after admission diagnostic
Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Perceptions of Inappropriate Care Prevalent Among ICU Staff
For ICU staff in Europe, Israel, perceptions independently linked to higher intent to leave job
Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Extreme Preemies Can Achieve Normal Exercise Capacity
Aerobic capacity, exercise performance comparable for preterm and full-term born peers
Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Smoking During Pregnancy Affects Children's Vasculature
And, interventions that encourage parents to quit smoking for children's benefit may up quit rates
Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Coronary MRI Good Alternative to SPECT for CHD Diagnosis
Cardiovascular MR has better sensitivity, negative predictive value than single-photon emission CT
Monday, December 26, 2011

Long-Term Increase in Resting Heart Rate Ups Mortality
Higher RHR tied to greater risk of dying from ischemic heart disease and all-cause mortality
Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Vitamin D, Calcium Found to Cut Fracture, Cancer Risk
A second study offers no evidence that vitamin D supplementation prevents cardiovascular disease
Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Blood Pressure in Middle Age Affects Lifetime CVD Risk
People with healthy BP levels by age 55 have the lowest lifetime risk for CVD
Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Physician Opinions on Benefits of Open Visit Notes Vary
And, 79 percent of patients are interested in sharing their personal health record information
Monday, December 19, 2011

Omega-3 Index Not Linked to Bleeding in Acute MI
No link between red blood cell omega-3 fatty acid index and serious or mild to moderate bleeding
Monday, December 19, 2011

Nearly One-Half of Short-Term PCI Deaths Occur Post-Discharge
Those who die after rather than during index admission are younger, have better cardiac function
Monday, December 19, 2011

Suboptimal Intensive Statin Therapy Use After ACS
Poor persistence after discharge for newly initiated IST after acute coronary syndrome
Monday, December 19, 2011

Quitting Smoking Improves Happiness, Quality of Life
Findings could be used to motivate individuals attempting to quit
Friday, December 16, 2011

Concurrent-, Staged-Bilateral Knee Arthroplasty Compared
Reduction in joint infection, malfunction, but increased CVD events with simultaneous procedure
Thursday, December 15, 2011

Physical Activity Tied to Sexual Function in Young Men
Young, healthy men with sedentary lifestyles have increased dysfunction in validated questionnaire
Thursday, December 15, 2011

High Prevalence of Obesity Found Among Adults in Spain
Older age, lower education levels are associated with higher frequency of obesity
Thursday, December 15, 2011

Statins Lower Death Risk in Adults Hospitalized With Flu
Statins given before or during hospitalization reduce mortality in adults with influenza
Thursday, December 15, 2011

PCI Outcomes No Worse in Centers Without On-Site Surgery
Similar in-hospital death, emergency bypass for PCI at centers with/without on-site surgery
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Over and Under Nutrition Tied to Increased Stroke Risk
Some evidence suggests dietary patterns impact stroke risk; reduced risk tied to prudent diets
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Infection Prevention Up in VA, Non-Federal Hospitals
But catheter-associated urinary tract infection prevention practices remain low
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Khat Ups Adverse Outcomes in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Khat chewers with acute coronary syndrome have increased risk of death, cardiovascular events
Monday, December 12, 2011

ADHD Med Use Not Tied to Increased Cardiovascular Risk
Current, new ADHD medication users do not have higher risk of MI, sudden cardiac death, stroke
Monday, December 12, 2011

Factors Affecting Micro-RNA Detection Accuracy Identified
Include variations in plasma samples, collection method, anticoagulant used, inhibitors in plasma
Friday, December 09, 2011

Androgen Deprivation in Prostate Cancer Not Tied to CVD Death
But, ADT is associated with reduced risk of prostate cancer-specific mortality, all-cause death
Tuesday, December 06, 2011

LV Dyssynchrony Has Prognostic Value After Acute MI
Prognostic value found for patients admitted with ST-segment elevation AMI treated with primary PCI
Tuesday, December 06, 2011

C. difficile Infection Ups Duration of Hospital Stay
In survival analysis, median length of stay is increased by six days in patients with C. difficile
Monday, December 05, 2011

Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Not BMI, Linked to Mortality
Cardiorespiratory fitness lowers all-cause, cardiovascular mortality in men, irrespective of BMI
Monday, December 05, 2011

Eating Little or No Fish Ups Young Women's CVD Risk
Women who never eat fish have three-fold higher disease risk than those who eat fish every week
Monday, December 05, 2011

Medical Students Fail to ID Hand Hygiene Indications
Preclinical phase medical students lack knowledge about hand disinfection indications
Monday, December 05, 2011

Youth Often Get Hypertension Rx From PCPs Who Treat Adults
Whites, older adolescents, and those with comorbidity more likely to receive prescription
Monday, December 05, 2011

High Incidence of Adverse Upper GI Events in MI Patients
Major adverse upper gastrointestinal events high in those undergoing PCI, receiving antiplatelets
Monday, December 05, 2011

Quality of Life Up in Obese A-Fib Patients Post-Ablation
Baseline quality of life, high BMI independently predict better QoL post-catheter ablation
Friday, December 02, 2011

Salvianolic Acid B Suppress Maturation of Dendritic Cells
Sal B effects on human monocyte-derived dendritic cell maturation blocked by PPARγ siRNA
Friday, December 02, 2011

First Generic Lipitor Approved
Widely used statin drug helps lower bad cholesterol
Thursday, December 01, 2011

Diet High in Antioxidants Cuts Stroke Risk for Women
Reduction in total stroke for those without prior CVD; hemorrhagic stroke for those with history
Thursday, December 01, 2011

Anticoagulant Self-Monitoring Safe Option for Suitable Patients
Self-monitoring, self-management associated with significant reduction in thromboembolic events
Thursday, December 01, 2011

Waist-to-Height Ratio Beats BMI for Cardiometabolic Risk
Better predictor than waist circumference, body mass index for cardiometabolic risk
Thursday, December 01, 2011

U.S. Patients Highly Satisfied With Outpatient Medical Care
Patient satisfaction scores tied to waiting time, time spent with provider, and age category
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

RSNA: Gender Impacts Cardiac CT Angiography ID'd CVD Risk
CVD risk higher for women with any plaque or with more extensive lesions than for men
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Nearly One in 10 Patients With PCI Readmits Within 30 Days
Patients readmitted within 30 days have significantly increased risk of one-year mortality
Monday, November 28, 2011

High-Performing Docs Learn Equally From Success, Failure
High performers learn from successes, failures; low performers have asymmetric learning rates
Monday, November 28, 2011

Autoimmune Disorders Tied to Pulmonary Embolism Risk
High risk of pulmonary embolism during first year after admission; risk decreases over time
Monday, November 28, 2011

Substance Abuse Health Programs Benefit Surgeons
Recovery, completion, and extension of monitoring period similar for surgeons, non-surgeons
Friday, November 25, 2011

Drugs ID'd in Most Older Adult Emergency Hospitalizations
Warfarin, insulin, oral antiplatelets, hypoglycemics implicated in most emergency hospitalizations
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Dabigatran Poses Challenge in Treating Injured Patients
Due to lack of readily available methods to assess degree of anticoagulation, and reverse effects
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Prolonged LDL-Lowering Statin Treatment Beneficial, Safe
Benefits persist without increase in mortality, morbidity for at least five years after treatment
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Ambulatory Systolic BP Tied to White Matter Hyperintensity
Increased ambulatory systolic BP also linked to measures of executive function/processing speed
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Valvular Surgery Tied to Reduced Mortality in Endocarditis
Tied to lower in-hospital, one year mortality in infective endocarditis complicated by heart failure
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Urinary Potassium, Sodium Excretion Tied to CV Events
Compared with baseline sodium excretion, high or low excretion linked with increased CV events
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

BMI Predicts 30-Day Post-Surgery Mortality Risk
BMI of less than 23.1 tied to the highest 30-day mortality risk, irrespective of surgery type
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Adverse Effects of Pediatric Acupuncture Usually Mild
Mild adverse effects include pain, bruising, bleeding, and worsening of symptoms
Monday, November 21, 2011

High Early Adulthood BP Ups Mortality Risk in Later Years
Increased risk for overall, cardiovascular, coronary heart disease, but not stroke, mortality
Monday, November 21, 2011

Nonpunitive Method Improves Medical Error Reporting
Most common errors: misfiled or incorrectly entered patient info
Monday, November 21, 2011

Restrictive Policies Push Gene Influence on Smoking Behavior
Monozygotic twins more likely to quit smoking within a similar time frame than dizygotic twins
Monday, November 21, 2011

Factors Impacting Assignment to Triage Risk Level 2/3 ID'd
Age, vital signs, need for timely intervention, resources affect level 2 or 3 assignment
Friday, November 18, 2011

Long-Term Antiepileptic Drug Therapy Ups Atherosclerosis
Carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproic acid, but not lamotrigine alter markers of vascular risk
Friday, November 18, 2011

Hyperglycemia, Mortality Linked in Pulmonary Embolism
But hospital readmission rate unaffected by elevated glucose with pulmonary embolism
Thursday, November 17, 2011

Retinal Changes Tied to Impaired Daily Living Activities
Two or more retinal signs in older adults tied to lower ability to perform daily living activities
Thursday, November 17, 2011

AHA Policy Statement on Cardiac Rehabilitation Issued
New referral policies can up participation by overcoming patient, health care-related barriers
Thursday, November 17, 2011

High Particulates at 'Ground Zero' Up Atherosclerosis Risk
Among 'Ground Zero' workers, higher particulate exposure worsens atherogenic profile
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

AHA: Ideal Cardiovascular Health Tied to Cancer Risk
The number of ideal cardiovascular health metrics correlates inversely with cancer incidence
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

AHA: CYP2C19*2 Carriers Need Triple Clopidogrel Dosing
Similar platelet reactivity with 225 mg in CYP2C19*2 heterozygotes, 75 mg in noncarriers
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Obese to Nonobese BMI Change Lowers Cardiovascular Risk
Change from obese childhood to nonobese adults versus persisting high BMI cuts cardiovascular risk
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Patient-Doctor Intervention Doesn't Aid Cholesterol Levels
Post-hoc analysis suggests potential benefit for practices that use the intervention frequently
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

AHA: Drug-Eluting Balloons Promising Alternative to Stents
And, PCI with drug-eluting balloons also feasible in patients at risk of bleeding complications
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

AHA: Three Kiwi Fruit a Day Lowers 24-Hour Ambulatory BP
Lower ambulatory systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared to eating an apple a day
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

AHA: CHD Risk Factors Common in Patients With First MI
But, number of coronary heart disease risk factors is inversely related to in-hospital mortality
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

AHA: Notable Weight Loss With Remote, In-Person Support
Enhanced counseling with meal replacement, medication produces greater weight loss
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

AHA: A-Fib in Sepsis Ups In-Hospital Stroke, Death Risk
New-onset atrial fibrillation in patients with severe sepsis ups in-hospital stroke, death risk
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

AHA: Most Major Post-Op Infections Occur Post-Discharge
And, skin preparation before and during implant procedures reduces the risk of infections
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Patients Without Insurance Have Shorter Hospital Stays
Uninsured have shorter stays for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions, or non-ACSCs
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Twelve-Week Warfarin Dose Test Noninferior to Four-Week
Warfarin dose assessment every 12 weeks noninferior, seems safe versus every four weeks
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

AHA: IQ in Male Teens Tied to Waist-Hip-Ratio in Adulthood
High waist-hip-ratio predictor of cardiovascular disease and associated with low IQ in adolescence
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

AHA: Adding Niacin Doesn't Beat Statin Alone for CV Risk
Although addition of niacin increases HDL cholesterol, lowers triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

AHA: Cardiac Stem Cells Do Not Improve LV Function Post-MI
Intracoronary infusion of bone marrow cells two to three weeks post-MI doesn't better LV function
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

AHA: Evacetrapib Alone/With Statins Useful in Dyslipidemia
Significantly increases HDL cholesterol and reduces LDL cholesterol compared to statins alone
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

AHA: ICDs Up Shock-Related Anxiety, Lower Sexual Function
Inverse relationship seen between shock-related anxiety and sexual function
Monday, November 14, 2011

AHA: Dronedarone Detrimental for Certain A-Fib Patients
Counter to hypothesis, agent may cause major vascular events
Monday, November 14, 2011

Copayment Elimination Ups Post-MI Medication Adherence
Enhanced coverage also decreases patient spending without increasing overall health costs
Monday, November 14, 2011

Panel Recommends Cholesterol Screenings for Children
Recommendation one of many to optimize heart health
Monday, November 14, 2011

Rivaroxaban Improves Acute Coronary Syndrome Outcomes
Apixaban thromboprophylaxis better than enoxaparin; adjuvant vorapaxar not effective/safe
Monday, November 14, 2011

AHA: Cardiac Stem Cells Show Promise in Heart Failure
Promising phase 1 trial results on their safety, efficacy in post-MI heart failure
Monday, November 14, 2011

AHA: Childhood Abuse Predicts CVD Risk in Adult Women
Severe abuse during childhood tied more strongly to stroke than myocardial infarction
Monday, November 14, 2011

AHA: Single AMG145 Dose Lowers LDL-Cholesterol Levels
AMG145 lowers LDL-C, total cholesterol, apo-B, but has no effect on triglycerides, HDL-C, apo-A1
Monday, November 14, 2011

Transient Ischemic Attack Reduces Life Expectancy
TIA lowers survival by 20 percent within nine years; increasing age tied to risk of excess death
Friday, November 11, 2011

Half of U.S. Adult Smokers Tried to Quit Last Year
Cessation services, however, tend to be under-utilized
Thursday, November 10, 2011

FDA: Manufacturer Recalls Operating Room Tables
Recall based on reports of patient injury
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Glove Use Linked to Reduced Hand Hygiene Compliance
Gloves often worn when not indicated, and not worn when indicated
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Evidence Shows Reduced Sodium Intake Lowers BP
But increase seen in levels of renin, aldosterone, adrenaline, noradrenaline, cholesterol, lipids
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Trilipix Not Found to Reduce Risk of Coronary Events
FDA advises physicians to counsel patients on risks and benefits
Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Biolimus Stents Noninferior to Sirolimus Stents
Biolimus-eluting stents are noninferior to sirolimus eluting stents in coronary artery disease
Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Indoor Air Laws Up Adoption of Smokefree-Home Policy
But, only half of U.S. households with children and smokers have complete home smoking bans
Wednesday, November 09, 2011

No Added Benefits of Cranial Bypass in Stroke Prevention
For patients with atherosclerotic internal carotid artery occlusion, surgery doesn't cut stroke risk
Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Post-Revascularization Stress Testing Billing Ups Its Use
Billing for technical, professional testing fees, or both, ups stress testing usage
Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Guidelines Released
HCM management must be tailored to the patient and varies for symptomatic/asymptomatic patients
Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Great Achievement at Young Age Function of Time, Not Field
Age dynamics tied to proportion of theoretical work, age of attainment of foundation knowledge
Monday, November 07, 2011

ACAAI: Statin Treatment Tied to Worse Asthma Control
Worsened FEV1, increased nocturnal awakenings, rescue medication use, and daytime symptoms
Monday, November 07, 2011

K2 Linked to Cases of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Awareness of K2 health implications should be raised after MIs within days of reported K2 use
Monday, November 07, 2011

Exercise Lowers CVD Death Risk Irrespective of Metabolic Factors
Physical activity protective for CVD mortality in healthy adults, those with metabolic risks
Monday, November 07, 2011

Statin Use in BAV Stenosis Tied to Ascending Aortic Size
Significantly reduced ascending aortic size in patients treated with statins versus untreated
Friday, November 04, 2011

Receptionists Contribute to Safety of Repeat Prescriptions
Clinicians often unaware of input of receptionists and administrative staff in repeat prescribing
Friday, November 04, 2011

AHA/ACCF Guidelines for Heart Disease Updated
Emphasis on quitting smoking, medication, exercise, weight loss, cardiac rehab, new drugs
Friday, November 04, 2011

Rooms of Patients With A. baumannii Often Contaminated
Supply carts, floors, infusion pumps, ventilator touch pads are most commonly contaminated
Friday, November 04, 2011

Factors Influencing Smoking Cessation Post-Stroke ID'd
Smoking cessation at one year more likely with insular cortex lesion, prestroke intention to quit
Friday, November 04, 2011

Adoption of English Diet Could Reduce U.K. Mortality
Following a diet with nutritional quality of the English diet would reduce U.K. mortality rates
Friday, November 04, 2011

No Medicare Savings From Disease-Management Hotline
Modest improvement in quality of care, but no reduction in costs of care or acute care utilization
Thursday, November 03, 2011

Risks for C. difficile Infection, Colonization Identified
Host, pathogen factors differentially affect this health care-associated infection, colonization
Thursday, November 03, 2011

CDC: Opioid Overdoses Have Reached Epidemic Proportions
Overdose death rates, sales, OPR-related treatment admissions increased between 1999 and 2008
Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Childhood Diet Tied to Adult Glycemic, BP Control
Low-fat, high-fiber diet in childhood may improve glycemic, blood pressure control in adult women
Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Solid Organ Transplantation Tied to Increased Risk of Cancer
Kidney, heart, liver, lung transplants tied to higher infection-related and unrelated cancer risk
Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Gender Not an Independent Mortality Predictor Post-PCI
Female gender not independently predictive of mortality after percutaneous coronary intervention
Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Hand-Held Metal Detectors Safe With Implanted Devices
Exposure to hand-held metal detectors doesn't impact functioning of pacemakers, ICDs
Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Anesthesia Type Impacts Aortic Aneurysm Repair Outcome
General anesthesia tied to higher pulmonary morbidity, length of stay than other anesthesias
Tuesday, November 01, 2011

ADHD Drug Use Not Tied to Serious Cardiovascular Events
Current ADHD drug use does not significantly increase risk of stroke, MI, cardiac death
Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Preexisting Dementia in Stroke Patients Ups Disability
Dementia patients are older, have more severe strokes, are more likely to have atrial fibrillation
Monday, October 31, 2011

Pre-Op Erythropoietin Reduces Need for Peri-Op Transfusion
Also reduces the number of units of erythrocytes transfused during and after surgery
Monday, October 31, 2011

Switching From IV to Oral Meds Cuts Health Care Costs
In patients eligible for oral intake, switch from IV to oral equivalents cuts hospital costs
Monday, October 31, 2011

Thalidomide Effective, Safe in GI Vascular Malformations
No severe adverse effects, minor side effects common with thalidomide treatment
Friday, October 28, 2011

Study Finds Statins Don't Slow Atherosclerosis in Pediatric SLE
No difference in mean-mean common carotid intima-media thickening with atorvastatin, placebo
Thursday, October 27, 2011

ACS: Timed Walking Predicts Post-Op Recovery in Elderly
Slow walking in elderly ups risk of postoperative complications, lengthens hospital stay
Thursday, October 27, 2011

Bedtime Medications Offer Better BP Control in CKD
Taking at least one medication at bedtime reduces sleep-time, ambulatory BP, cardiovascular events
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Ghost Authorship Prevalent in About One-Fifth of Articles
Prevalence of honorary, ghost authorship, down from 29.2 to 21.0 percent from 1996 to 2008
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Clinical, Genetic Factors Linked to Early Stent Thrombosis
Independent association for three genes, two clopidogrel-related factors, clinical factors
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Insomnia Moderately Raises Risk of Myocardial Infarction
Risk rises with difficulties in sleep initiation and maintenance, feeling of nonrestorative sleep
Monday, October 24, 2011

HPV Infection, Cardiovascular Disease in Women Linked
Particularly cancer-associated HPV type linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk among women
Monday, October 24, 2011

Cardiac Troponin Predicts Mortality in Acute Heart Failure
Increasing s-cTnI associated with elevated in-hospital and one-year mortality risk
Friday, October 21, 2011

High Rate of Elevated BP Post Pediatric Liver Transplant
Age at transplant, cGFR, steroid use predict elevated BP five to 10 years after liver transplants
Friday, October 21, 2011

Sodium-Sensitive Populations Fail to Curb Intake
Overconsumption of sodium not limited to sub-groups
Thursday, October 20, 2011

Intensive Lipid Therapy Lowers Plaque Lipid Content
Carotid plaque lipid content decreases significantly after one year of therapy, lasts in second year
Thursday, October 20, 2011

Drug-Eluting Stents With Abnormal ABI Tied to Mortality
Predictive of one-year all cause, cardiovascular mortality after drug-eluting stent implantation
Thursday, October 20, 2011

High Resource Use Ups Congenital Heart Surgery Risk
Higher mortality for high-resource-using adults going for congenital heart surgery in peds hospital
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

ASRM: Etiology, Treatment of Hot Flushes Reviewed
Hot flushes likely related to changes in CNS neurotransmitters tied to estrogen withdrawal
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Maternal ACE Inhibitor Use Not Tied to Congenital Defects
First trimester use of ACE inhibitors has a similar risk profile to use of other antihypertensives
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Heart Failure Hospitalizations Down From 1998 to 2008
Decrease in all gender-race categories, with black men showing the lowest rate of decline
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Readmission Risk Models Display Poor Predictive Ability
Current hospital readmission risk models for comparative or clinical purposes perform poorly
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

ASA: Blood Type Affects Bleeding, Death After Heart Surgery
Lowest risk among AB blood group possibly attributable to high levels of blood clotting proteins
Monday, October 17, 2011

Organic Pollutants Up Atherosclerosis Risk in Elderly
Polychlorinated biphenyls tied to echogenicity of the intima-media complex
Thursday, October 13, 2011

Increased Travel Time to Trauma Centers in 2007
Increased distance has mainly affected African-Americans, uninsured, poor, those in rural areas
Thursday, October 13, 2011

Rare Disorders ID'd by NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program
Integrated high-density SNP arrays, whole exome or genome analyses used to aid diagnosis
Thursday, October 13, 2011

Raw Fruit and Vegetable Intake Modifies 9p21 CVD Risk
Combination of least prudent diet and two copies of risk allele tied to increase in MI, CVD risk
Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Financial Conflicts of Interest Prevalent, Under-Reported
Conflicts of interest prevalent; under-reported by members, chairs of panels developing guidelines
Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Leukemia Drug May Cause Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
PAH seen in patients taking Sprycel
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Physical Activity Cuts Mortality Risk in Metabolic Syndrome
Even low level of physical activity reduces mortality for individuals with metabolic syndrome
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

ICD Deactivation Knowledge Lacking in End-of-Life Care
Patient, provider knowledge of implantable cardiac devices lacking, preventing timely discussion
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

High Chocolate Consumption Tied to Lower Risk of Stroke
Significantly reduced risk of stroke for women in the highest quartile of chocolate consumption
Monday, October 10, 2011

Restless Legs Syndrome Ups Hypertension Risk in Women
The risk of hypertension increases with increasing frequency of restless legs symptoms
Monday, October 10, 2011

Septicemia Most Costly Reason for Hospitalization in 2009
Almost one in 23 patients had septicemia; average of 4,600 new patients treated each day
Monday, October 10, 2011

Shift Work Ups Cortisol Levels, BMI in Young Adults
Young shift workers have long-term elevated cortisol levels, higher BMI than young day workers
Monday, October 10, 2011

Exercise Offers Modest Cut in Chronic Disease Risk for Obese
Physical activity only has a modest effect in lowering chronic disease risk factors
Monday, October 10, 2011

Chest Pain in Children Rarely Has Cardiac Cause
Cause is usually unknown, musculoskeletal; less often pulmonary, gastrointestinal, anxiety, drugs
Monday, October 10, 2011

Juvisync Approved for Type 2 Diabetics With High Cholesterol
Previously approved meds combined in one tablet
Friday, October 07, 2011

Multiple Benefits From Regular Exercise in Renal Disease
Improves physical fitness, several cardiovascular dimensions, and health-related quality of life
Friday, October 07, 2011

Many Elderly in U.S. Undergo Surgery in Last Year of Life
Rate of surgery varies with age, region, availability of hospital beds, Medicare spending
Thursday, October 06, 2011

More Minority Patients in Low-Quality, High-Cost Hospitals
More elderly black, Hispanic, Medicaid patients consult worst rather than best hospitals
Thursday, October 06, 2011

Membrane Oxygenation Reduces Mortality in H1N1-Related ARDS
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation referral lowers hospital mortality in H1N1-related ARDS
Wednesday, October 05, 2011

Advance Directives Linked to Regional Medical Expenditures
High-spending areas have lower end-of-life costs, in-hospital death, and increased hospice care
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Same-Day Discharge Feasible in Select Cases of Elective PCI
For select low-risk older patients same-day discharge does not up death, rehospitalization
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

MRI Safe, Feasible in Some With Implanted Cardiac Devices
Electrophysiologic monitoring required during MRI due to changes in device variables, programming
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Computer-Generated Markers Predict Death Risk Post ACS
Morphologic variability, symbolic mismatch, heart rate motifs ID risk after acute coronary syndrome
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Pericardial Fat Volume Tied to Coronary Artery Plaque Burden
Correlation between pericardial fat volume and plaque burden stronger in men than women
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

No Increased MI Risk in Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's
Patients with ulcerative colitis have increased MI risk on unadjusted but not adjusted analysis
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Intensified Adiposity Effect on BP in Overweight Children
Four-fold increase in effect noted when child's BMI reaches 85th percentile
Monday, October 03, 2011

Aspirin Resistance Is Relatively Common Phenomenon
But poor compliance may contribute to substantial number of apparent resistance cases
Friday, September 30, 2011

Doctors, Patients Identify Tacit Clues in Their Interactions
Non-verbal tacit clues most common, but interpretation differs for doctors and patients
Friday, September 30, 2011

Prehypertension Tied to Higher Risk of Incident Stroke
Individuals with higher prehypertensive values show substantial increase in stroke risk
Thursday, September 29, 2011

Food Patterns Tied to Systemic and Vascular Inflammation
Milk fat, sweets and cakes dietary patterns linked to adverse effects and increased CVD risk
Thursday, September 29, 2011

SSRI With Antiplatelet Therapy Ups Post-MI Bleeding Risk
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors with ASA tied to higher bleeding risk than ASA alone
Thursday, September 29, 2011

AHA: Tools, Challenges for Assessing Adiposity Identified
BMI and waist circumference identified as the primary tools for assessing adiposity
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Operator Experience Tied to Carotid Stenting Mortality Risk
Operator's annual volume, experience at time of procedure impact 30-day mortality risk in elderly
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Abnormal Heart Rate Recovery Tied to Higher Mortality
Similar mortality for normalized heart rate recovery post-cardiac rehab and normal baseline HRR
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

AHA: Red Wine Polyphenols Do Not Lower Blood Pressure
Polyphenol doses of 280, 560 mg did not reduce 24-hour, office, or central blood pressure
Monday, September 26, 2011

Cardiovascular Death Risk Increased for Childless Men
Compared to fathers, childless men are at 17 percent higher risk of cardiovascular mortality
Monday, September 26, 2011

Cardiac Rehab Effective for Secondary Prevention After TIA
Improves vascular risk factors in patients who have sustained transient ischemic attack, mild stroke
Friday, September 23, 2011

SNP in SUV39H2 Tied to Complications in Diabetes
Correlates with retinopathy; trend toward association with nephropathy, CVD
Thursday, September 22, 2011

Risk Up for Patients During Long Interdialytic Interval
Higher mortality, adverse cardiovascular events risk on day after long interdialytic interval
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Mortality Up in Hospitals With More Minority Trauma Patients
Trauma patients' odds of mortality linked to the proportion of minority patients in the hospital
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Preterm Birth Ups Mortality Risk in Young Adulthood
Low gestational age at birth tied to increased mortality risk in early childhood, young adulthood
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Exposure to Air Pollution Found to Up Transient Risk of MI
Short-term exposure to air pollutants ups risk of myocardial infarction one to six hours later
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Platelet Reactivity Status Predicts Ischemic Event Risk
High residual platelet activity after clopidogrel loading predicts post-PCI risk of ischemic events
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Payer Status Affects Health Care Quality and Outcomes
Heart failure patients without private insurance/HMO have poorer care, worse outcomes
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Treatment Delays Identified in Regional STEMI Systems
Delays most frequently occur at referral hospital, PCI center, and during transport process
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Chronic Total Occlusion PCI Improves Outcomes in Diabetes
PCI for chronic total occlusions tied to reduced long-term mortality, coronary bypass artery graft
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Enoxaparin Bests Unfractionated Heparin in Occlusive PAD
Enoxaparin performs better than unfractionated heparin in peripheral arterial occlusive disease
Monday, September 19, 2011

Thrombomodulin Gene Variants Up Post-CABG Mortality Risk
Homozygote minor allele of rs3176123 independently predicts all-cause mortality
Friday, September 16, 2011

White Fruits, Vegetables Tied to Lower Incident Stroke Risk
A 25 grams/day increase in consumption of white fruits, vegetables lowers stroke risk by 9 percent
Friday, September 16, 2011

Child Self-Exposure to Meds Explains Most Drug Poisoning
Child self-exposure accounts for 95 percent of emergency visits from 2001 to 2008 in U.S.
Friday, September 16, 2011

Xanthelasmata Predict Death, Ischemic Vascular Disease
Xanthelasmata either alone or combined with arcus corneae predict risk in general population
Friday, September 16, 2011

Statins After Ischemic Stroke Not Tied to Brain Hemorrhage
Similar lack of association found for subgroups and dose-response analyses
Friday, September 16, 2011

Anti-Nausea Drug May Lead to Dangerous Heart Rhythms
FDA alerts public to ongoing safety review for Zofran
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor Levels Up in Women With MI
Increased tissue factor pathway inhibitor activity, activated protein C-sensitivity linked to MI
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Congenital Heart Disease Ups Endotoxemia Risk in Children
Higher levels of intestinal fatty acid binding protein, endotoxin with congenital heart disease
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Erectile Dysfunction Ups Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Increased risk of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, all-cause mortality
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Prehypertension-Hypertension Conversion Rate Tied to Race
Median conversion time to hypertension was 365 days earlier in blacks compared to whites
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Modifiable Lifestyle Factors Tied to Heart Failure Risk
Inverse association seen for the number of healthy lifestyle behaviors and heart failure risk
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Many Mistakenly Believe FDA OKs Only Safe, Effective Drugs
Consumer explanations about safety, efficacy of drugs help public make better decisions
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Computer Nutrition Program Doesn't Affect Blood Lipids
Blood lipid levels similar with computer-tailored and generic educational nutrition programs
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Aortic Dissection Incidence Higher in Individuals With BAV
Incidence low but significantly higher in patients with bicuspid aortic valves than in general population
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Metabolic Syndrome Beats Obesity for Heart Failure Risk
Higher heart failure risk for normal weight patients with metabolic syndrome than healthy obese
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Dalcetrapib Use Safe, Possibly Beneficial in Atherosclerosis
Dalcetrapib use reduces change in total vessel area, most-diseased segment over 24 months
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Clopidogrel Adherence Tied to Daily Pre-PCI Med Adherence
Low adherence also tied to cost; physician, pharmacy access; patient-provider communication
Monday, September 12, 2011

Arterial Calcification Tied to Vascular Brain Disease
Intra-, extracranial carotid calcification tied to white matter lesion volume, infarcts, respectively
Friday, September 09, 2011

Cardiac Mortality Rates in Women Progress at Constant Rate
Male heart mortality accelerates at younger ages; female mortality increases steadily with aging
Thursday, September 08, 2011

Commercial Program Offers More Weight Loss Than Standard Care
Participants in commercial weight loss program lose twice as much than those in standard care
Thursday, September 08, 2011

Comparative Efficacy Proposed for European Drug Approval
Superiority, equivalence, inferiority of new drugs should be compared with existing therapies
Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Many Hospital Staff Uniforms Contaminated With Bacteria
More than 60 percent of uniforms are contaminated, with similar rates between nurses, physicians
Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Prevalence of U.S. Smokers Down Substantially Since 2005
Shift represents three million fewer smokers
Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Lower Sleep-Time BP Indicates Reduced Cardiovascular Risk
Each 5 mm Hg decrease in asleep systolic BP predicts a 17 percent reduction in CV risk
Friday, September 02, 2011

Increase in Infection Incidence With Cardiac Device Implants
Increase from 2004 to 2008 coincided with an increase in major comorbidities
Thursday, September 01, 2011

Predictors of Child Ventricular Assist Device Mortality ID'd
Congenital etiology, norepinephrine need, CRP, central venous pressure predict in-hospital death
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

CPR Pre-Heart Rhythm Analysis Does Not Affect Outcomes
And use of active impedance threshold device during CPR in cardiac arrest does not improve survival
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Undernutrition in Early Life Ups CHD Risk in Adult Women
Undernutrition exposure in childhood, adolescence ups risk of coronary heart disease risk in adult life
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Lower Early Restenosis Rate With Drug-Eluting Balloons
DEB is effective for treating long infrapopliteal lesions in terms of restenosis, clinical outcome
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Lack of Slow Wave Sleep Ups Hypertension Risk in Older Men
Hypertension independently, inversely associated with percentage of time in slow wave sleep
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

ESC: Intensity Not Duration of Cycling Ups Survival
Relative intensity and not cycling duration tied to lower all-cause, CHD mortality in adults
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

ESC: Addition of IABC to PCI Doesn't Reduce Infarct Size
Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation plus primary PCI does not reduce infarct size more than PCI
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

ESC: Tobacco Smoke More Damaging to Women's Arteries
Impact of tobacco smoke exposure on carotid wall thickness is more than double in women than men
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Public Sector Funds Large Part of State Obesity-Related Costs
State medical expenses would be nearly 7 to 11 percent lower in the absence of obesity
Monday, August 29, 2011

ESC: Evidence Shows Chocolate Consumption Tied to CVD Risk
Highest levels of chocolate consumption linked to significantly reduced cardiometabolic disorders risk
Monday, August 29, 2011

Drug-Eluting Stents Better for Saphenous Vein Graft Lesions
Better clinical, angiographic outcomes with drug-eluting versus bare-metal stents one year later
Monday, August 29, 2011

ESC: Preventive Drug Use Tied to Country's Economic Status
Preventive drug use in cardiovascular disease varies with country's economic status
Monday, August 29, 2011

Apixaban Superior to Warfarin for Stroke Prevention in A-Fib
Apixaban reduces stroke risk, embolism, bleeding, and mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation
Monday, August 29, 2011

Colchicine Safe, Effective Adjunct in Recurrent Pericarditis
Data reveals drug safe and effective for secondary prevention of recurrent pericarditis
Monday, August 29, 2011

Loss of Jobs Means Loss of Health Coverage for Many in U.S.
Majority report delay in getting needed healthcare and financial difficulties paying medical bills
Monday, August 29, 2011

Being Happily Married Ups Survival 15 Years Post Bypass
Men, women in satisfying marriages have increased survival post coronary artery bypass grafting
Friday, August 26, 2011

Complementary Medicine Used More by Health Care Workers
U.S. health care providers use complementary, alternative medicine more than support workers
Friday, August 26, 2011

Pharmaceutical Ads Often Don't Adhere to U.S. FDA Guidelines
Only 18.1 percent of advertisements fully adhere to FDA guidelines, over half do not quantify serious risks
Thursday, August 25, 2011

Ambulatory BP Monitoring Cost-Effective Diagnostic Strategy
Ambulatory BP monitoring as a diagnostic strategy for hypertension also increases quality-adjusted life years
Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Diastolic Dysfunction Ups Heart Failure Risk in Elderly
Diastolic dysfunction is prevalent, worsens over time, and is associated with increasing age
Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Clinical Features Differ for Men and Women With Heart Failure
But clinical presentation, quality of care, and in-hospital mortality are similar for men and women
Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Dietary Portfolio Significantly Lowers LDL-C in Hyperlipidemia
Dietary portfolios lower LDL cholesterol more than low-saturated fat dietary advice over six months
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Hospitalization Ups Unintentional Discontinuation of Meds
Discontinuation of medications higher in patients with ICU admissions than in non-ICU admissions
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

U.S. Door-To-Balloon Time Shortens From 2005 to 2010
Decrease in time from hospital arrival to mechanical reperfusion for MI patients in the U.S.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Similar Platelet Response With 50 or 100 mg Dose of Aspirin
No difference in platelet response, cardiovascular events with 50 or 100 mg aspirin for five years
Monday, August 22, 2011

CDC: 2010/2011 Flu Vaccination Coverage Studied
Coverage in health care personnel and pregnant women remained stable versus previous season
Thursday, August 18, 2011

Fructose-Rich Corn Syrup Intake Raises CVD Risk
Increase in triglycerides, LDL, apolipoprotein B with fructose, high-fructose corn syrup intake
Thursday, August 18, 2011

TV Viewing Reduces Life Expectancy in Australian Adults
Life expectancy reduced by average of 21.8 minutes for every hour of TV viewed after age 25
Thursday, August 18, 2011

Predictors of Survival After Cardiac Arrest in ICU Identified
Lower survival for those suffering an arrest due to pulseless electrical activity than other rhythms
Monday, August 15, 2011

Epidermal Electronic System Monitors Heart, Brain Activity
Skin-like epidermal electronic system measures electrical activity of heart, brain, skeletal muscle
Friday, August 12, 2011

Heart Disease Risk Higher in Female Versus Male Smokers
Increased risk of coronary heart disease in women smokers independent of other risk factors
Thursday, August 11, 2011

Higher Diagnostic Blood Loss Tied to Higher Anemia Risk
Every 50 mL blood drawn tied to 18 percent increase in moderate to severe anemia risk
Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Obstructive CAD Detection Rates Vary Between Hospitals
Considerable variation in coronary artery disease detection at elective coronary angiography
Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Familial Factors Predict VTE in Unaffected Siblings
Familial risks are significantly increased from ages 10 to 69, but absolute risk decreases with age
Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Cost of Interacting With Payers Higher in U.S. Than Canada
U.S. physicians and nursing staff spend more time and money interacting with health plans
Friday, August 05, 2011

Pulse Oximetry Able to Detect Congenital Heart Defects
Screening identifies cases of newborn congenital heart defects missed by antenatal ultrasonography
Friday, August 05, 2011

Nurse Case Managers Improve Cardiac Risk Control in Diabetes
Nurse case managers can help more patients control hypertension, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia
Friday, August 05, 2011

Lower Post MI Physical Activity in Areas With Low Income
Low neighborhood socioeconomic status predicts lower leisure-time physical activity uptake
Thursday, August 04, 2011

Even Small Amount of Exercise Lowers Heart Disease Risk
Quantitative data shows dose-response relationship between amount of physical activity and risk
Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Lower Risk of Repeat Vascular Events in Young Adults on Statins
Young adults with ischemic stroke of undetermined etiology benefit from statin therapy
Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin Better for Primary PCI
Compared to unfractionated heparin, reduced mortality and bleeding for patients with STEMI
Friday, July 29, 2011

Pregnancy-Related Stroke Hospitalizations Rise in the U.S.
Increase in hypertension, heart disease from 1994 to 2007 mainly responsible for trend
Thursday, July 28, 2011

Apixaban Ups Bleeding Without Reducing Ischemic Events
Trial evaluating addition of apixaban to antiplatelet therapy terminated prematurely
Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Optimism Linked to Reduced Risk of Stroke in Older Adults
Each unit increase in optimism is associated with age-adjusted odds ratio of 0.90 for stroke
Tuesday, July 26, 2011

FDA: Chantix Tied to Slight Risk of Cardiac Events
Patients with cardiovascular disease may have higher risk of certain cardiac events
Monday, July 25, 2011

FDA: Dronedarone Tied to Cardiovascular Events, Death
PALLAS study stopped due to higher risk of cardiovascular events and deaths in those taking drug
Friday, July 22, 2011

Prenatal Nicotine Exposure Tied to Vascular Dysfunction
Prenatal nicotine exposure tied to oxidative stress and vascular dysfunction in male rat offspring
Friday, July 22, 2011

Being Married Linked to Earlier Care After Chest Pain
Married men, but not women, are significantly more likely to seek care after MI with chest pain
Friday, July 22, 2011

AHA: Animal Studies Link ATP to Heart Function Recovery
Increasing ATP by ribose infusion improves diastolic compliance and left ventricular function after stress
Thursday, July 21, 2011

Medical Students Support Right to Conscientious Objection
Nearly half of medical students believe in right to conscientiously object to any procedure
Thursday, July 21, 2011

Stopping Low Dose Aspirin Ups Cardiac Risk
Patients with a history of heart disease who stop taking aspirin are at higher risk of heart attack
Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Milk, Soy Protein Intake Tied to Reduced Systolic BP
Soy, milk proteins reduce systolic BP in patients with prehypertension and stage 1 hypertension
Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Statin Therapy Does Not Up Cancer Risk in Older Adults
Propensity matching showed no significantly increased cancer risk linked to statin therapy
Monday, July 18, 2011

Safety Concern for Chronic NSAID Users With HTN, CAD
Chronic NSAID use tied to increased risk of all-cause death, myocardial infarction, stroke
Monday, July 18, 2011

Evidence Supports Modifying Dietary Fat to Lower CV Risk
Reduced risk seen with fat modification, but not total fat reduction
Monday, July 18, 2011

A-Fib Ups Risk of Upper-Limb Thromboembolectomy
Higher risk seen for women than men, risk also tied to hypertension, stroke, myocardial infarction
Monday, July 18, 2011

Post-Surgery VTE Prophylaxis Use Varies Among Hospitals
Wide variation in venous thromboembolism prophylaxis use after spinal fusion surgery in U.S.
Friday, July 15, 2011

Clopidogrel, PPIs Linked to MI Risk After PCI
Combined clopidogrel and PPI use doubles MI rates after percutaneous coronary intervention
Friday, July 15, 2011

Pediatric Cardiologists' ECG Analyses Not Always Accurate
Sports participation accurately allowed in 74 percent, accurately forbidden in 81 percent of cases
Thursday, July 14, 2011

Unhealthy Lifestyle Factors Linked to Sexual Problems
Men with unhealthy lifestyles significantly more likely to have sexual dysfunctions
Thursday, July 14, 2011

Intergenerational Social Mobility Affects HTN Risk
Upward mobile group have lower hypertension risk compared to stable low social status group
Thursday, July 14, 2011

Men With Full-Time Jobs More Active Than Nonworkers
Full-time workers with active jobs have greater weekday activity than those with sedentary jobs
Thursday, July 14, 2011

Stress ECHO Effectively Stratifies CAD Risk in Patients With HIV
Abnormal SE, ischemia on SE independently predict cardiovascular events in patients with HIV
Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Fast Food Close to Home Affects Diet in Low-Income Men
But, generally, supermarket and grocery store availability close to home is unrelated to diet
Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Similar Thyroid Risk for Brand-Name, Generic Amiodarone
Incidence of thyroid dysfunction rates similar in patients treated with either formulation
Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Cardiac Transplants Tied to Increased Risk of Skin Cancer
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma risk is much higher than in general population
Monday, July 11, 2011

Satisfaction With Life Linked to Reduced Heart Disease
Reduced coronary heart disease risk primarily mediated by decreased risk of angina
Monday, July 11, 2011

Socioeconomic Status Affects Systolic Blood Pressure
Low socioeconomic status and high income correlates with higher and lower SBP, respectively
Friday, July 08, 2011

Combination Therapy for A-Fib Increases Bleeding Risk
Increase seen in clinically relevant and major bleeding events, no reduction in stroke risk
Friday, July 08, 2011

Decrease in BP Precedes Death in Patients With Diabetes
Decrease in systolic and diastolic BP seen years before death in patients with diabetes
Friday, July 08, 2011

Delayed Disease Recognition in One in Five Patients With PAH
Patients under 36 have highest odds of delayed diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension
Friday, July 08, 2011

Postpartum Contraceptive Use Guidelines Updated
Combined hormonal contraceptives should not be used during first 21 days after delivery
Thursday, July 07, 2011

NSAIDs, COX-2 Inhibitors Tied to Increased Risk of A-Fib
Association strongest for new users, with a higher risk for COX-2 inhibitors than NSAIDs
Thursday, July 07, 2011

Nesiritide Has Small, Nonsignificant Effect on Dyspnea
Nesiritide use not linked to changes in rate of deaths or rehospitalization
Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Stroke Burden Shows Substantial Global Variation
Stroke mortality and disease burden exceeds ischemic heart disease burden in poor countries
Wednesday, July 06, 2011

PCIs Done for Acute Indications Almost Always Appropriate
But a higher proportion of PCIs for nonacute indications are inappropriate or uncertain
Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Low-Risk Lifestyle Linked to Lower SCD Risk Among Women
Not smoking, ideal BMI, exercise, Mediterranean diet lower women's risk of sudden cardiac death
Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Sedentary Lifestyle Tied to Pulmonary Embolism Risk
More than two-fold increased risk in most sedentary women compared to least sedentary
Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Fewer Clinical Capabilities in Critical Access Rural Hospitals
Rural CAHs have fewer clinical capabilities, poorer performance, and higher mortality rates
Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Increasing Incidence of U.S. In-Hospital Cardiac Arrests
Approximately 200,000 treated for in-hospital cardiac arrest annually in the United States
Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Varenicline Use Linked to Adverse Cardiovascular Events
Increased risk of serious adverse cardiovascular events with varenicline use for tobacco users
Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Aspirin As Primary Prevention Strategy Investigated
No significant reduction in risk of stroke, mortality, or total coronary heart disease
Friday, July 01, 2011

Older Breast Cancer Patients Likely to Die of Heart Disease
Older women with breast cancer more likely to die from comorbidities than from cancer
Friday, July 01, 2011

Pregravid Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Linked to GDM
Serum glucose levels, BMI, and BP levels independently associated with gestational diabetes
Friday, July 01, 2011

Blood Pressure Variability Tied to Heart Surgery Mortality
Systolic blood pressure deviations outside the normal range predict 30-day mortality rates
Friday, July 01, 2011

Text Messaging Can Help Smokers Stop Smoking
Automated text messages can significantly increase continued abstinence in smokers
Thursday, June 30, 2011

Black Patients Have Slower Transfer for Revascularization
Black patients have a significantly slower transfer time to a revascularization hospital after AMI
Thursday, June 30, 2011

Incentives Negatively Impact Non-Incentivized Activities
Achievement rates lower in non-incentivized activities of quality of care in the longer-term
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

E-Alerts Found to Help Prevent Thromboembolism
Electronic alerts reduce the incidence, cost of venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

In Lumbar Stenosis, ABI and TBI Needed for PAD Diagnosis
Ankle, toe brachial index needed for peripheral artery disease diagnosis in lumbar spinal canal stenosis
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Integrated Care Linked to Lower Door-In-Door-Out Time
Emergency medical services tied to reduced treatment time in STEMI patients needing transfer
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

U.S. Territories Have Higher Mortality Rates Than States
Hospitals in territories have increased 30-day readmission rates for AMI and pneumonia
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Higher Mortality in Obese, Low Occupational-Class Women
Women from lower classes more likely to be obese, and have higher all-cause mortality
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Ambulatory BP Monitoring Can Predict Renal, Cardiac Risk
Nighttime ambulatory BP monitoring may predict renal and cardiac risks better than office BP
Tuesday, June 28, 2011

ADA: Cardiac Risk Factors Up in Teen Girls With Diabetes
Adolescent girls with diabetes have higher CRP, LDL, HbA1c and BMI than boys
Tuesday, June 28, 2011

ADA: Sulphonylurea Agents May Increase Cardiac Events
Sulfonylurea therapies may increase risk of CVD events in older patients with type 2 diabetes
Monday, June 27, 2011

IOM Addresses Prevention of Obesity in Young Children
Report provides recommendations for doctors, child care centers, schools
Friday, June 24, 2011

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Approach Feasible for Infants
Feed-and-swaddle protocol successfully diagnoses aortic arch abnormalities in infants
Friday, June 24, 2011

Motivational Interviewing May Improve Post-Stroke Mood
Improved mood, reduced mortality seen for patients with motivational interviewing intervention
Thursday, June 23, 2011

Maternal Smoking May Lower Children's HDL Cholesterol
Children's lower HDL levels due to prenatal not subsequent tobacco smoke exposure
Thursday, June 23, 2011

Safe Weight Loss Guidelines Issued for Athletes
Safe weight loss should combine diet and exercise without restricting fluid or food group intake
Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Early Statin Therapy May Reduce Unstable Angina
Risk of death, heart attack, or stroke is not reduced by statins after acute coronary syndromes
Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Averaging BP Measurements May Help Control Classification
Doctors should average blood pressure measured by different methods to classify BP control
Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Millions in U.S. Do Not Receive PAD Prevention Therapies
Treatment of peripheral artery disease with multiple agents tied to reduced all-cause mortality
Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Longer Peri- and Preshock Pauses Linked to Poor Survival
Longer pauses tied to reduced survival for patients with cardiac arrest in a shockable rhythm
Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Updated Performance Measures May Improve Patient Care
Ten performance measures recommended for adults with coronary artery disease, hypertension
Monday, June 20, 2011

SVS: HRT May Reduce Risk of Peripheral Arterial Disease
Significant reduction also seen for postmenopausal women with atherosclerosis risk factors
Friday, June 17, 2011

FDA: Smoking Cessation Drug Tied to Cardiac Issues
Varenicline (Chantix) associated with small but increased risk of cardiac problems
Friday, June 17, 2011

CDC: Small Percent of Youth Meet Physical Activity Goals
And, daily consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks high, particularly among black and male youth
Thursday, June 16, 2011

Increased Risk of Femoral Arterial Thrombosis in Children
Children with indwelling arterial catheters in the femoral artery have elevated thrombosis risk
Thursday, June 16, 2011

Vitamin D Supplementation Widely Recommended
Frequent deficiency in all ages should be treated with vitamin D₂ or vitamin D₃
Thursday, June 16, 2011

High Olive Oil Consumption May Prevent Stroke in Elderly
High olive oil use and plasma oleic acid associated with lower incidence of stroke in elderly
Thursday, June 16, 2011

Unequal Care Access for Children With Public Insurance
Disparities exist in providers' acceptance of public insurance compared to private insurance
Thursday, June 16, 2011

Life Expectancy in U.S. Counties Below Many Nations
Women, and black men and women have lower life expectancy in all U.S. counties
Wednesday, June 15, 2011

ARM: Ambulance Diversion May Increase Heart Attack Deaths
Cardiac mortality upped on days when nearest ER on prolonged ambulance diversion
Monday, June 13, 2011

NSAID Use Linked to Increased Venous Thromboembolism Risk
Increased risks for VTE, unprovoked VTE, deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism
Wednesday, June 08, 2011

DASH-Style Diet Linked to Lower BMI in Adolescent Girls
Higher consumption of fruit, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains linked to lower BMI
Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Youth Bear Large Burden of Global Death, Disease
Higher rates of disability-adjusted life-years in Africa compared to high-income countries
Tuesday, June 07, 2011

High-Pitch CT Offers Diagnostic Accuracy for Children
Accurate diagnosis in children with congenital heart failure at lower doses of radiation
Monday, June 06, 2011

Paroxetine With Pravastatin Raises Blood Glucose Levels
Combination causes considerable increase in blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes
Monday, June 06, 2011

Appendectomy, Tonsillectomy May Increase AMI Risk
Higher myocardial infarction risk in those who undergo appendectomy, tonsillectomy before age 20
Friday, June 03, 2011

Fear of Dying Tied to TNFα Levels in Cardiac Injury
Most patients experience intense or moderate fear of dying after acute coronary syndrome
Thursday, June 02, 2011

Hospital Volume May Affect Surgical Mortality Rate
Increasing hospital volume contributes to decreased mortality for certain procedures
Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Late Sleeping Tied to Dietary Habits and Time of Eating
Eating more calories after 8 p.m. associated with higher body mass index independent of sleep
Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Effect Estimates May Be Inflated in Biomarker Studies
Highly cited studies overestimate biomarker effect compared to meta-analyses
Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Use of Energy Drinks Should Be Discouraged in Children
Stimulants and calories in sports and energy drinks may lead to obesity and health risks
Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Education Increases Support for Family-Witnessed CPR
Prior experience of family-witnessed resuscitation identified as strongest variable of support
Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Racial and Ethnic Disparities Exist in U.S. Stroke Care
Disparities affected by language and cultural barriers, socioeconomic status, insurance status
Monday, May 30, 2011

Phone Counseling Improves Outcomes in Diabetes Patients
Patients also had depressive symptoms; treatment included a walking program
Friday, May 27, 2011

Childhood Obesity Linked to Psoriasis
Cardiovascular risk factors significantly higher in adolescents with psoriasis
Friday, May 27, 2011

Polypills May Reduce Blood Pressure and LDL Cholesterol
Considerable side effects observed, but most are mild and do not warrant therapy cessation
Thursday, May 26, 2011

Discrepancies Exist in National Hypertension Estimates
National estimates of hypertension vary between 4 and 19 percent among young adults
Thursday, May 26, 2011

Locomotor Training for Stroke Rehab Offers No Advantage
Locomotor training on a treadmill and home-based physical therapy produce similar results
Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Contact With Drug Industry Linked to Positive Attitudes
Substantial proportion of medical students believe gifts from drug industry affect prescribing
Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Psoriasis Linked to Difficult-to-Manage Hypertension
Patients with psoriasis more likely to be on multiple drug regimen or centrally acting agents
Wednesday, May 25, 2011

New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation Tied to Increased Mortality
Risk of mortality, cardiovascular events higher in women with new-onset atrial fibrillation
Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Vascular Disease May Increase Stroke or Death Risk in A-Fib
Vascular disease independently tied to stroke or death risk in patients with atrial fibrillation
Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Use of CCTA Screening Tied to Increased Invasive Testing
Coronary computed tomographic angiography tied to elevated medication use and revascularizations
Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Excessive Business Travel Tied to Poor Health, Obesity
Heavy travelers more likely to report poor health than light travelers, nontravelers
Friday, May 20, 2011

Systemic Sclerosis Linked to Coronary Calcification
Systemic sclerosis independently increases risk of severe coronary artery calcification
Friday, May 20, 2011

Cardiac Rehabilitation May Lower All-Cause Mortality Rate
But CR after percutaneous coronary intervention does not lower MI or revascularization rates
Wednesday, May 18, 2011

BMI of 35kg/m² or More Associated With Mortality
Lower-level obesity is associated with new or worsening disability within two years
Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Heart Disease Risk Similar in Children Treated for ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder drugs not associated with cardiovascular events
Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Tele-ICU Tied to Lower Mortality, Shorter Hospital Stay
Improved rates of best clinical practice adherence seen during tele-ICU intervention
Tuesday, May 17, 2011

QCOR: Patient Education Linked to Reduction in Fall Rate
Cardiovascular hospital patients may fall less after patient and family education intervention
Monday, May 16, 2011

QCOR: School Intervention Programs Instill Healthy Habits
Heart-healthy lifestyles taught in schools improve health and behavior choices of children
Monday, May 16, 2011

QCOR: Telemonitoring Efficiency Tied to Age, Literacy
Adherence to telemonitoring decreased from 90 percent in first week to 55 percent by week 26
Friday, May 13, 2011

QCOR: Decrease in Hospital Admissions From 1998 to 2008
Greater decline in the proportion and number of hospitalizations for cardiac conditions
Friday, May 13, 2011

QCOR: Inability to Understand English Delays MI Treatment
Symptom onset to presentation time significantly longer in patients who do not speak English
Friday, May 13, 2011

Poor Cardiovascular Outcomes for U.S. Women
Women less likely than men to have cardiac surgical interventions and less likely to survive
Thursday, May 12, 2011

FDA: Defibtech Lifeline and ReviveR Defibrillators Recalled
Defibrillators using software version 2.004 or earlier may cause the device to cancel shock
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Medical Education Participants Recognize Funding Bias
Yet most are unwilling to pay more for continuing medical education registration to overcome bias
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Limited Evidence Exists for Alzheimer's Risk Factors
However, some evidence indicates healthy lifestyle may still help in preventing the disease
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Optimal Medical Therapy Often Not Applied Before PCI
Less than half of stable angina patients receive OMT before percutaneous coronary intervention
Tuesday, May 10, 2011

NSAIDs May Increase Cardio Risk in MI Patients
In patients with MI, NSAIDs may increase the risk of MI, death during the course of treatment
Tuesday, May 10, 2011

AATS: High-Volume Transplant Centers Tied to Lower Mortality
Mortality improved in high-risk recipients who undergo heart surgery at high-volume centers
Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Low Vitamin D Tied to Adiposity and High HDL in Children
White children with low vitamin D have more visceral fat; blacks have more subcutaneous fat
Monday, May 09, 2011

Diabetes Symptoms Improve With Aerobic Exercise
Patients with type 2 diabetes benefit from aerobic exercise alone or with resistance training
Monday, May 09, 2011

Arsenic in Drinking Water Tied to Heart Disease Mortality
In Bangladesh cohort, effect observed among cigarette smokers in particular
Monday, May 09, 2011

HRS: ECG May Predict Sudden Cardiac Death Risk in Youth
ECG changes linked with risk of sudden cardiac death present in 2.16 percent of students screened
Friday, May 06, 2011

HRS: Survival High in Cardiac Arrest at Exercise Facilities
Rate of survival is high for events occurring at both traditional and alternative exercise sites
Friday, May 06, 2011

HRS: Low Risk of Headphone Interference With Pacemakers
No interference seen when headphones are at a distance of more than 2 cm from pacemaker
Thursday, May 05, 2011

Aneurysmal Rupture Triggers Include Drinking Coffee
Highest population-attributable risks seen for coffee consumption and vigorous physical exercise
Thursday, May 05, 2011

Cardiac Catheterization Useful for Children but Has Risks
Cardiac catheterization mainly recommended for children with congenital heart disease
Thursday, May 05, 2011

Individualized Guidelines May Improve Quality of Care
Calculating risk reduction expected from treatment based on characteristics may reduce costs
Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Low Urinary Sodium Excretion Linked to Higher Mortality
Increased sodium excretion tied to raised systolic blood pressure, but not heart disease risk
Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Lot of Warfarin Tablets Recalled
One tablet found to have more active ingredient than expected
Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Structured Exercise Beats Advice Only for Lowering HbA1c
Structured training better than physical activity advice alone for reducing HbA1c levels in type 2 diabetes
Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Central Obesity Tied to Cardiac Patient Mortality
Increased mortality risk in coronary artery disease patients with central obesity, even with normal BMI
Tuesday, May 03, 2011

PAS: Tailored Exercise Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Individualized program improves lung function, exercise tolerance in children
Tuesday, May 03, 2011

PAS: Secondhand Smoke May Raise Boys' Blood Pressure
Boys who live with smokers have higher systolic blood pressure; opposite effect seen in girls
Monday, May 02, 2011

Young Americans Do Not Consider Stroke Health Threat
Most young Americans want to live to old age but don't believe in adopting healthy behaviors now
Monday, May 02, 2011

STFM: Religiosity Is Not Linked to Reduced Hypertension
Bringing religion into all dealings of life associated with increased blood pressure
Monday, May 02, 2011

NKF: Gender Plays Role in Angiogram Kidney Damage
Radiocontrast-induced nephropathy seen more often in women than men
Thursday, April 28, 2011

Infarct Size Varies According to Time of Day
Significantly larger ST-segment elevation myocardial infarctions occur in the morning
Thursday, April 28, 2011

Obesity in Pregnancy Linked to Fetal and Infant Death
Lowest fetal and infant death risks in women with a body mass index of 23 kg/m²
Thursday, April 28, 2011

Low-Dose Aspirin Affects Post-Surgery Blood Drainage
Increased blood drainage, complications in patients who stop taking aspirin a week pre-surgery
Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Specialist Transfer to Patients With MI Improves Outcome
Transfer of specialists to patients makes balloon angioplasty within 90 minutes of MI possible
Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs May Lower Antidepressant Efficacy
In mice, humans, anti-inflammatories attenuate effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Oophorectomy May Not Adversely Affect Health
Also tied to lower risk of ovarian cancer than hysterectomy plus ovarian conservation
Wednesday, April 27, 2011

More MI Treatments Tied to Decreased Mortality in Sweden
Patients with STEMI have reduced mortality linked to increased use of evidence-based treatments
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Low Health Literacy Tied to Higher Heart Failure Mortality
Heart failure outpatients with low health literacy have increased risk of death, not hospitalizations
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

ACC/AHA Issue Blood Pressure Control Guidelines for Elderly
Aim is to help practitioners control hypertension in older adults and reduce risks for it
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Restricted Diet Lowers Triglycerides in Fatty Liver
More significant triglyceride reduction with carbohydrate restriction than calorie restriction
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Diabetes Patients Benefit From Amlodipine Titration
Patients with type 2 diabetes, hypertension benefit from amlodipine/olmesartan medoxomil regimen
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Mortality Rate in Adults With Hypertension Has Fallen
But mortality gap remains between those with and without high blood pressure
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Tai Chi Benefits Heart Failure Patients
Associated with improvements in mood, quality of life, exercise self-efficacy
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Risk Taking Similar in Very Obese, Normal Weight Teens
But extremely obese high school students have higher rates of some risky behaviors
Monday, April 25, 2011

Getting Right Amount of Sleep May Help With Weight Loss
Lower baseline stress associated with success in intervention program, increased weight loss
Monday, April 25, 2011

Brief, Intense Exercise May Have Cardioprotective Role
Brief, intense exercise and traditional endurance training have distinct cardioprotective effects
Friday, April 22, 2011

Studies Add to Evidence on Clot Risk Tied to Contraceptives
Formulations with drospirenone linked to higher risk of clots than those with levonorgestrel
Friday, April 22, 2011

CDC: Half of States Have Smoke-Free Policies
But regional disparities persist; no state in the South has adopted a comprehensive policy
Thursday, April 21, 2011

High BNP Post-CABG Predicts Worse Physical Function
Peak B-type natriuretic peptide predicts worse physical function up to two years post surgery
Thursday, April 21, 2011

Sedentary Life Tied to Narrow Retinal Arterioles
Six-year-olds who play more outdoor sports have wider retinal arterioles than sedentary ones
Thursday, April 21, 2011

Calcium Supplements Modestly Increase Risk of Heart Attack
Reanalysis of data indicates calcium supplements may increase myocardial infarction, stroke risk
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Physical Activity Guidelines May Improve Survival
Adherence to guidelines most beneficial for adults with at least one chronic health condition
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Low-Cost Thromboprophylaxis by Electronic Alerts Effective
Both incidence and cost of treating venous thromboembolism may be reduced by e-alerts
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Perioperative MI Common and Usually Asymptomatic
Mortality rates elevated and similar in those who have a perioperative myocardial infarction
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Off-Label Use of Recombinant Factor VIIa High
No mortality reduction found for off-label indications; may raise thromboembolism risk
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Airway Exam Rare in Infants With Life-Threatening Events
Need for otolaryngologic surgical intervention also quite uncommon
Tuesday, April 19, 2011

AHA: Exercise and Dietary Changes Reduce Trigylcerides
Combining dietary changes and physical activity may reduce triglycerides by 50 percent or greater
Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Do-Not-Resuscitate Order Linked to Increased Surgical Mortality
Increased complications, longer hospital stay in patients with do-not-resuscitate orders
Monday, April 18, 2011

Injecting Facility Reduces Illicit Drug Use Overdose Deaths
Mortality rate from drug overdoses falls after supervised injecting facility opens
Monday, April 18, 2011

Insulin Resistance Linked to Increased Preeclampsia Risk
Nulliparous women with preeclampsia have higher insulin resistance than normotensive controls
Monday, April 18, 2011

Stroke Outcomes Similar in Children and Young Adults
Cause of stroke differs; severity is similar and predicts outcome in children and young adults
Friday, April 15, 2011

Geneva Score Prognostic in Patients Ruled Out for PE
Patients assessed to have low clinical probability of pulmonary embolism have better prognosis
Friday, April 15, 2011

Neighborhood Social Cohesion May Reduce Stroke Mortality
Protective effect of neighborhood cohesion seen in whites, but not blacks
Friday, April 15, 2011

Less Fast Food Eaten After Acute Myocardial Infarction
Specific populations still consume fast food frequently, regardless of dietary counseling
Thursday, April 14, 2011

Hookah Use Widespread Among College Students
Hookah users believe waterpipe tobacco less harmful than cigarettes
Thursday, April 14, 2011

Anesthesia Complications Twice As Likely in Obese
Airway management events more likely to occur in the intensive care unit, emergency department
Thursday, April 14, 2011

EB: Exercise Affects Metabolic Markers of Fatty Liver
Adiponectin associated with changes in metabolic markers of fatty liver disease progression
Wednesday, April 13, 2011

More Than Half of U.S. Adults Take Dietary Supplements
Supplement intake has increased in the last 20 years, with more women taking supplements
Wednesday, April 13, 2011

EB: An Apple a Day Improves Cardiovascular Health
Daily consumption of apples reduces cardiovascular disease risk in postmenopausal women
Wednesday, April 13, 2011

EB: Aerobic Exercise Improves Cerebral Blood Flow
Three-month training program increases cerebral blood flow and VO₂ max in elderly women
Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Glucose Variability Has No Cardio Protective Role
Modest decrease in intraday glucose variability does not affect secondary cardiovascular events
Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Wrist Circumference Associated With Insulin Resistance
Bone measurement may be better predictor than BMI of insulin resistance in obese children
Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Negative Health Behaviors Identified in Young Parents
Mothers have poorer diet, higher BMI, and both parents have lower physical activity
Monday, April 11, 2011

Erectile Dysfunction Tied to Cardiovascular Death Risk
In first five years after manifestation of erectile dysfunction more men die of oncological causes
Friday, April 08, 2011

Independent Circadian Blood Pressure Rhythm Identified
Circadian rhythm of blood pressure peaks at 9 p.m.
Friday, April 08, 2011

Virtual Reality Improves Stroke Patients' Motor Skills
Observational studies show improvements in arm motor impairment and motor function
Friday, April 08, 2011