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For patients with chronic conditions

Many Patients Using E-Mail As First Method of Provider Contact

Online communications reduced need for phone calls and office visits for many
For men with prostate cancer

ASCO: Aspirin Use Linked to Lower Risk of Lethal Prostate CA

Risk of prostate cancer mortality reduced with regular aspirin use after diagnosis
Angiotensin receptor blockers are just as effective and safe as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, ACEIs Deemed Equally Effective

Research challenges previous findings that suggest ACE inhibitors have greater benefits
Hawaii has become the first state to raise the legal smoking age to 21 for both traditional and electronic cigarettes. State health officials hope the new law

Hawaii Becomes First State to Raise Smoking Age to 21

Lawmakers hope age hike will make it more difficult for adolescents to start the habit
For patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention

Tx Delay Impacts Microvascular Reperfusion in STEMI

Symptom onset-to-balloon time linked to absent microvascular perfusion, STR <30 percent

December 2015 Briefing – Cardiology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for December 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
A regional system of care seems beneficial for patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Regional System of Care May Improve Outcomes for TAVR

Excellent outcomes for patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Physician burnout is the top issue for physicians in 2015

AMA: Burnout Is Top Issue for Physicians in 2015

More than half of docs report at least one symptom of burnout; efforts being undertaken to address burnout
Post-acute coronary syndrome optimism is associated with greater physical activity and lower rates of cardiac readmission at six months

Optimism May Improve Outcomes Post Acute Coronary Syndrome

Linked to greater physical activity and lower rates of cardiac readmission at six months
Sodium restriction may be harmful in patients with chronic heart failure

Sodium Restriction May Be Detrimental in Heart Failure

Sodium restriction linked to increased risk of death or heart failure hospitalization