2019 Residency Match Day Was Largest in History
Internal medicine programs offered a record 8,116 categorical, 396 primary care positions
More Vascular Risk Factors Tied to Worse Brain Health
Most consistent associations across brain measures seen with smoking pack years, hypertension, DM
Low, High Levels of Physical Activity Tied to Reduced Mortality
All-cause mortality risk lower with 10 to 59 minutes of physical activity per week versus inactivity
Many Patients Still Employ Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs
33.6 percent of patients reported not taking medication as prescribed to reduce costs
ACC: New Guidelines Issued for Primary Prevention of CVD
Guidelines emphasize promotion of healthy lifestyle, including healthy diet, exercise, weight loss
ACC: Ultrasound Surgery May Help Control Blood Pressure
At six months, patients who underwent renal denervation used less medication to control BP
American College of Cardiology, March 16-18
The American College of Cardiology's 68th Annual Scientific Session and Expo The annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology was held from...
FDA Approves New Device for Chronic, Moderate-to-Severe Heart Failure
Optimizer Smart system indicated for patients who are symptomatic despite optimal medical therapy
Statins Tied to Insulin Resistance, Higher Serum Fasting Insulin
Ever use of statins associated with 38 percent increased risk for incident type 2 diabetes
ACC: Robust Evidence Lacking for Many Cardiovascular Guidelines
Few recommendations in cardiovascular society guidelines supported by evidence from multiple RCTs
