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
Most Cardiovascular Disease Deaths Now Occur at Home
In 2017, 27.3 percent of CVD deaths occurred in the hospital, while 30.9 percent occurred at home
Suicide Risk Up With ARB Exposure Versus ACEI Exposure
Risk for suicide increased with angiotensin receptor blockers among individuals aged 66 years and older
Use of E-Cigarettes in U.K. Tied to Quit Rates Among Smokers
Researchers estimate 50,000+ smokers in U.K. used e-cigs as part of successful quit attempt in 2017
Obesity in Early Adulthood Tied to Higher Risk for Early Mortality
Findings observed for both maintaining obesity and gaining weight early in adult life
