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CTA Can Diagnose Partially Obstructed IVC in Budd-Chiari

Diagnostic accuracy of 93.9% for partially obstructed inferior vena cava in Budd-Chiari syndrome
Pokémon Go provided a slight

No Long-Term Increase in Exercise Levels for Pokémon Go

Study found the virtual reality game got adults moving -- but only for a while
Smartphones could assist cardiac research by giving instant

Smartphone-Based Study of Cardiovascular Health Feasible

Tracking activity with the devices is cheaper, more reliable that conventional methods
Outcomes-based pricing for novel and expensive biopharmaceuticals is supported in an Ideas and Opinions piece published online Dec. 13 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Outcomes-Based Pricing Suggested for New, Costly Drugs

Strategy would compel manufacturers and insurers to share accountability for clinical outcomes
Stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence are low one year after AF ablation

Stroke, A-Fib Recurrence Low at One Year After AF Ablation

No difference in atrial fibrillation recurrence for patients with versus without stroke
The risks of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke are increased with type 1 diabetes

Risk of Ischemic, Hemorrhagic Stroke Up With Type 1 Diabetes

Incrementally increased risks with increasing HbA1c; marked increase with HbA1c ≥9.7 percent
β-blockers may not be the medicine of choice for nursing home residents with dementia

β-Blockers May Not Be Appropriate for Dementia Patients

In this group, use of drugs after acute myocardial infarction can compromise quality of life
Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation is associated with more strokes in patients who are at least 75 years old but is not associated with other complications

Catheter Ablation of A-Fib Linked to More Strokes in Elderly

Patients aged ≥75 years do not have more complications than those <75 years at one year
Effectiveness of statin use in Alzheimer's prevention may depend on the specific statin

Effect of Statins on Alzheimer’s May Depend on Gender, Race

Type of statin used also makes a difference; no benefit seen for black men
Yoga may help reduce blood pressure in patients who are at risk for developing hypertension

Yoga Helps Control BP in Patients With Prehypertension

Patients who added the practice to a healthy lifestyle saw their pressure levels drop