Stricter Gun Laws Tied to Safer High Schools
Stricter gun laws tied to fewer student reports of being threatened/injured with a weapon at school
Analysis IDs Messages Behind Antivaccination Comments
Four distinct subgroups of comments were identified: trust, alternatives, safety, and conspiracy
American College of Cardiology, March 16-18
The American College of Cardiology's 68th Annual Scientific Session and Expo The annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology was held from...
ACC: Ultrasound Surgery May Help Control Blood Pressure
At six months, patients who underwent renal denervation used less medication to control BP
Niraparib Extends Time Without Symptoms in Ovarian Cancer
Findings based on phase 3 study of maintenance therapy with PARP inhibitor following treatment
Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Autism
Increased risk seen for autism spectrum disorder and disorder with comorbid intellectual disability
ACC: New Guidelines Issued for Primary Prevention of CVD
Guidelines emphasize promotion of healthy lifestyle, including healthy diet, exercise, weight loss
Many Patients Still Employ Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs
33.6 percent of patients reported not taking medication as prescribed to reduce costs
Low, High Levels of Physical Activity Tied to Reduced Mortality
All-cause mortality risk lower with 10 to 59 minutes of physical activity per week versus inactivity
Critical Care Nurses’ Work Environments Improving
But most report lack of appropriate staffing; 33 percent intend to leave job within 12 months
