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Fludrocortisone is associated with a reduction in the risk of vasovagal syncope

Fludrocortisone Linked to Reduction in Vasovagal Syncope

However, study did not meet primary objective of reducing odds of vasovagal syncope by 40 percent
One in five U.S. military service members are obese

Obesity Prevalent in Military Service Members, Veterans

Obese more likely to be male, older, less educated, in Army or Navy, or no longer in military
Radiologists and technologists have better knowledge about the risks associated with medical imaging examinations than referring physicians

Knowledge of CT Risks Varies Among Health Care Providers

Radiologists and technologists generally show better knowledge than referring physicians
In 2016

U.S. Cancer Survivors Aging, Battling Other Chronic Disease

Likelihood of other chronic conditions will stress health care system in next two decades
Lisinopril therapy is associated with a significant reduction in incident conduction system disease

Lisinopril Therapy Cuts Incident Conduction System Disease

Factors independently associated with disease include increased age, male sex, white race, diabetes
Butter may not be the unhealthy food many Americans believe it to be; however

Butter May Not Be As Unhealthy As Previously Thought

Researchers find little added health danger for those who consume butter
The antidepressant escitalopram may not help heart failure patients suffering from depression

Escitalopram Not Beneficial for Heart Failure Patients

Depression in heart failure may not be same depression patients without heart failure experience
The rate of decline in cardiovascular disease mortality has decelerated

Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Progress Slowing Down in U.S.

Mortality rates dropped less than 1 percent from 2011 to 2014
Physicians using electronic practice tools report higher rates of burnout and increased frustration with the amount of computerized paperwork

Electronic Record Demands Are Overwhelming Many Physicians

Survey found those who have to use EHRs/CPOEs report more burnout, job dissatisfaction
About one-third of sudden deaths are caused by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Genetic Heart Condition Common Cause of Sudden Death in Sports

Majority of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy cases seen in young, male, minority athletes