Reforms Suggested for Improving Medical Nutrition Education
Enhancing physician training will up engagement in diet counseling for patients with ASCVD
Five Healthy Lifestyle Habits Could Add >10 Years to Life
Reduced risk for all-cause, cancer, cardiovascular mortality for adults with five vs. zero low-risk factors
Sickle Cell Trait Not Linked to Stroke in African-Americans
Meta-analysis of four cohorts shows sickle cell trait not linked to incidence of ischemic stroke
ALS by Physician May Improve Traumatic Arrest Outcomes
Higher odds of 1 month survival with ALS by doctor vs EMS, BLS for traumatic out-of-hospital arrest
Previous Stroke Tied to Higher Risks in Aortic Valve Replacement
Previous stroke within three months of surgical AVR is risk factor for recurrent ischemic stroke, MACE
New Clinic Satisfaction Tool Provides Real-Time Feedback
Also improves communication and satisfaction between physicians and patients
Tenecteplase Appears Superior to Alteplase After Ischemic Stroke
Tenecteplase within 4.5 hours after symptoms linked to higher reperfusion, better functional outcomes
Pros and Cons for E-Cigarettes As Aid to Smoking Cessation
Researchers present evidence supporting their use, and discuss the limits and hazards of use
Saturday Is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Unused medications can be dropped off at local collection sites between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Drug-Related Endocarditis Cases Up From 2007 to 2015
Increase in endocarditis over nine-year study period mirrored increase in concomitant mixed drug use
