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Workers at Risk for COVID-19 Exposure Can Access Online Training
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences launched virtual training website to protect workers
ACC: Many Seniors Hospitalized for Heart Failure Not Tested for CAD
Rates of testing for coronary artery disease higher for heart failure patients with LVEF ≤40 percent
National Health Spending Expected to Increase Through 2028
National health expenditures expected to represent 19.7 percent of gross domestic product by 2028
Cardiac Injury Linked to Increased Mortality in COVID-19
More hospitalized patients with cardiac injury required noninvasive or invasive mechanical ventilation
More Steps in a Day Tied to Lower Risk for Death
Step intensity not linked to significantly lower mortality risk after adjusting for total steps per day
Plant-Based Proteins Can Help Cut Risk for Coronary Heart Disease
Association strongest among premenopausal women, postmenopausal women without hormone use
Cumulative Dose of Oral Steroids Associated With HTN Incidence
Incidence of hypertension higher for adults on oral steroids for any of six chronic inflammatory diseases
Frailty Predicts Adverse Outcomes After Mitral Valve Replacement
Index hospitalization costs almost doubled in frail patients and 30-day readmission more frequent
Statement Addresses Concerns About Heart Meds and COVID-19
Patients advised to continue ACE inhibitors/ARBs after researcher posits risk for severe COVID-19 infection
Homeless Patients With AMI Have Distinct Risks, Outcomes
Homeless patients have higher 30-day readmission rates, more readmission for psychiatric causes
