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Eating Veggies Found to Protect Against Atherosclerosis in Women
Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and brussels sprouts are most beneficial
Metabolic Abnormalities Seen in Testicular Cancer Survivors
HTN, increased LDL and total cholesterol levels; lower rates of decreased HDL levels, abdominal fat
Variations Identified in Free-Text Directions in E-Prescriptions
However, more than half of all prescriber's patient directions could be categorized into 25 concepts
Medicare Program Narrows Racial Disparities in Readmissions
However, gaps remain between whites, blacks at minority-serving hospitals and others
Preconception Blood Pressure Tied to Risk of Pregnancy Loss
Findings similar for early pregnancy blood pressure even among healthy women
Genotype-Guided Antiplatelet Therapy Feasible, Effective
Genotype-guided therapy improves outcomes among CYP2C19 intermediate, poor metabolizers
Outcomes-Based Pricing Doesn’t Cut Costs of PCSK9 Inhibitors
Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio for PCSK9 inhibitor improved marginally in three refund scenarios
Grief Symptoms Similar in Donor vs Non-Donor Decision Families
Families making decision not to donate relative's organs experience lower quality communication
Infant Heart Defects May Be Early Marker of Future CVD in Mothers
Mothers of infants with congenital heart defects are more likely to have cardiovascular hospitalization
March 2018 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for March 2018. This roundup includes the latest...