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FDA Targets Clinics Offering Unapproved Stem Cell Therapies
Clinics claim unapproved therapies can treat number of diseases and conditions, including ALS and cancer
Marijuana Use Not Linked to Risk of Arrhythmias After Acute MI
Risk of ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation or cardiac arrest no different for users, non-users
At Low Temps, Air Pollution May Up Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Particulate matter less than 2.5 µm in diameter linked to higher sudden cardiac death risk in women
Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk for Endometrial Cancer Survivors
Elevated risk of various cardiovascular outcomes, including pulmonary heart disease, atrial fibrillation
Regulatory Requirements Drive Dissatisfaction With EHRs
Other countries using EHR software report satisfaction, cite it as tool improving efficacy
Folic Acid May Cut Stroke Risk in High-Risk Hypertensive Patients
Findings among patients with low platelet count, high homocysteine levels
High Incidence of Sudden and/or Arrhythmic Death in CHD
SAD cause of considerable proportion of deaths in CHD patients without severe systolic dysfunction
Many Organizations Not Meeting Trial Reporting Requirements
Only 19 percent of organizations use computer software to monitor compliance with Final Rule
In Heart Failure, Initial ICU Care by Cardiologist Differs by Race
African-Americans less likely than Caucasians to receive care in ICU for heart failure by a cardiologist
Palliative Care Consult Can Cut Hospital Costs in Seriously Ill
PCC linked to reduction in hospital costs for hospitalized adults with serious illness
