Cardiology

Only 7.5 percent of respondents reported that reviewing results before they were contacted by a health care practitioner increased worry

Incidence rate of peripheral artery disease similar for current users of smokeless tobacco, cigarette smokers

Caffeinated coffee intake linked to more daily premature ventricular contractions, more daily steps, less nightly sleep

Standardized mortality rate increased for those receiving monotherapy, those receiving four or more meds, those without comorbidities

Lower mortality seen with increases in total, vegetable, and healthy low-carbohydrate diet score

HRSA will invite organizations to bid for contracts for different parts of the transplant system's functions

Though 295 drugs were in shortage last year, the latest number is 130; about 15 critical drug products have been scarce for a decade

Statin use lower in Black and Hispanic versus White adults, including in the highest risk stratum

Veterans with VA health care only, Tricare less likely to live in family having problems paying medical bills than those with private insurance

Significant weight loss, improvement in pulse pressure, normalization of depressive symptoms observed with salt restriction