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Marriage May Protect Against Cardiovascular Disease
Association seen between marital status and risk, prognosis of coronary heart disease or stroke
22.9 Percent of U.S. Adults Meet Aerobic, Strength Activity Goals
Findings for 18- to 64-year-olds; variation seen in percent meeting guidelines by state, sex, work status
Patients Comfortable With Doctors Having Tattoos, Piercings
Survey finds body art does not impact patients' perceptions of competence, professionalism
Increase in Prevalence of Peds HTN With New Definitions
Incorporation of new pediatric definitions increased prevalence of hypertension in high-risk youth
U.K. Campaign Hasn’t Aided Patient Presentations for TIA, Minor CVA
Medical attention seeking no higher with Face, Arm, Speech, Time campaign for minor stroke symptoms
WHO Calls for Renewed Effort to Combat Chronic Disease
Commission makes six recommendations to meet 2030 goals for non-communicable diseases
Hospitals Face $218B in Federal Payment Cuts From 2010 to 2028
11 pieces of legislation plus regulatory changes result in payment reductions beyond those under ACA
Patient Complaints Mainly About Rudeness, Rushing, Reproach
Complaints of rudeness vary from being verbally attacked by receptionist to feeling insulted by docs
FDA Permits Marketing of Devices to Create Arteriovenous Fistula
Two devices designed to create arteriovenous fistula in patients with CKD in need of hemodialysis
CVD Risk Up With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Rates of chronic HTN, T2DM, hypercholesterolemia higher for women with HDP in first pregnancy
