April 2017 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for April 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Screen Size, Shape Affect User Perception of Smartwatches
Large screens are more effective for promoting hedonic and pragmatic qualities of smartwatches
Mechanical Thrombectomy Safe in Older Ischemic Stroke Patients
No difference for those age ≥80 versus <80 in terms of successful reperfusion, good clinical outcome
Exercise Reduces Weight Gain Effects in Those With FTO Gene
No evidence for interaction with physical activity for loci other than established FTO locus
Routine Blood Tests Can Harm Patient Care
Authors of opinion piece say unnecessary lab tests contribute to rising costs, can damage patient care
Plasma Catecholamines Predict Post-Op A-Fib After Cardiac Sx
Composite preoperative catecholamine marker linked to four-fold increased occurrence of POAF
Meeting Organizers Overlooking Qualified Female Scientists
Active generation of lists of potential speakers, assessment of qualifications can address bias
Higher QT Interval After Energy Drink Consumption Vs. Caffeine
Higher corrected QT interval and systolic blood pressure after energy drink versus caffeine alone
Risk Factors in Six Areas Tied to Physician Burnout
Tool gauging burnout focuses on workload, control, rewards, community, fairness, values
Single-Payer Health System Bill Moves Forward in California
Not yet clear where money for the single-payer system would come from
