Prophylactic Melatonin Does Not Cut Delirium After Major Cardiac Surgery
Findings based on results of randomized trial of patients undergoing major cardiac surgery
Limited English Proficiency May Worsen Chronic Disease Outcome
Findings seen in patients discharged from academic medical centers in Toronto with COPD or heart failure
CVD Risk Declines When BP Meds Taken at Bedtime
Patients routinely taking antihypertensive meds at bedtime have lower risk for CV events, death
FDA: Smokeless Tobacco Snus Can Be Marketed as Less Risky Than Cigarettes
This is the first time the FDA has allowed product marketing of this type
Review Links Periodontitis to Increased Odds for Hypertension
Five of 12 interventional studies confirmed reduction in hypertension after periodontal treatment
Substance Use Disorder Ups Risk for Death After IE Valve Surgery
Midterm postoperative period (six months to five years) a particularly vulnerable period
More Choices, Lower Premiums for ACA Consumers Next Year
20 more insurers will be participating in 2020, expanding consumer choice in many states
Public Outcomes Reporting Tied to Drop in Valve Replacements
Fewer aortic valve surgeries performed for people with endocarditis, regardless of injection drug use
Atrial Fibrillation Risk Found to Be Higher Among American Indians
Findings persisted even when accounting for many other demographic and health factors
Recommendations Updated for Nonvariceal Upper GI Bleeding
Guidelines address preendoscopic, endoscopic, and pharmacologic management
