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Recommendations have been developed for the management of adult patients with supraventricular tachycardia. The guideline was published online Sept. 23 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Guideline Developed for Supraventricular Tachycardia

Evidence-based guideline developed for management of adult patients with SVT
For older adults with hearing impairment

Moderate, More Severe Hearing Impairment Linked to Mortality

Link seen in age-adjusted model; attenuated after adjustment for demographics, cardiovascular risk
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Dietary Nitrates Boost Muscle Power in Heart Failure Patients

Researchers say dietary nitrate consumption could help patients climb stairs and get out of a chair
Seniors and men sleep more soundly if they have access to natural surroundings

Sleep Quality Improved in Seniors With Access to Natural Spaces

Seniors, men reported better rest when they had access to beaches, parks
Management of genetic conditions during pregnancy may require a multidisciplinary approach

Tips Offered for Management of Genetic Conditions in Pregnancy

Committee opinion recommends multidisciplinary approach from preconception through postpartum
Age and obesity affect gene regulation in men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia

Age, Obesity Affect Gene Expression in Symptomatic BPH

Age, obesity promote methylation, suppression of 5α-reductase 2
For patients treated for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

No Specific Findings to ID Recurrence in Head and Neck CA

No definite index of symptoms or signs indicating local recurrence, second primary malignancy
A paralyzed man has walked for the first time in five years

New Technology Helps Paralyzed Man Walk

Brain signals travel via computer that sends message to the legs, bypassing the spinal cord
Delayed clamping of the umbilical cord benefits extremely premature newborns

Very Premature Infants Benefit From Later Cord Clamping

Better blood pressure, less need for transfusions with delayed clamping
From 2003 to 2102 there was a significant increase in preoperative breast magnetic resonance imaging use in women with breast cancer

Preoperative Breast MRI Use Increased From 2003 to 2012

Eight-fold increase during 10-year period; MRI use linked to more ancillary investigations