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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
State Breast Density Notification Laws May Up Ultrasound Use
But laws should require notification of possible benefits of supplemental screening
Younger Age at Menopause Tied to Higher Risk for Bladder Cancer
Women with menopause onset by age 45 at higher risk than those with onset at age 50 or older
More Vascular Risk Factors Tied to Worse Brain Health
Most consistent associations across brain measures seen with smoking pack years, hypertension, DM
FDA Approves New Device for Chronic, Moderate-to-Severe Heart Failure
Optimizer Smart system indicated for patients who are symptomatic despite optimal medical therapy
Cannabidiol Products Now Available at Hundreds of CVS Stores
Stores will carry the CBD products from marijuana company Curaleaf Holdings
DG/health NATURALS Cough Syrup + Mucus for Infants Recalled
Product possibly contaminated with Bacillus cereus/Bacillus circulans
