BP, Waist Circumference, Lipids Should Be Measured Regularly
Lifestyle management should be priority for prevention of ASCVD, T2DM in patients at metabolic risk
Electric Fans Help in Hot, Humid Conditions but Not Hot, Dry Ones
In very hot, dry conditions, fan use worsened rectal temperature, heart rate, whole-body sweat rate
Estrogen Preps Differ in Effects on Heart Fat Deposits
Increase in epicardial adipose tissue less likely with oral conjugated equine estrogens in early menopause
Discontinuing Statins Linked to Cardiac Admissions in Elderly
Admission risk for any cardiovascular event up with discontinuation among previously adherent seniors
Brand-Brand Competition Has Not Cut Prices in Pharma Market
Review shows evidence that brand-brand competition was mediated by quality of competing drugs
AI-Enabled ECG During Normal Sinus Rhythm Identifies A-Fib
Atrial fibrillation identified with a single AI-enabled ECG during normal sinus rhythm with AUC of 0.87
Childhood BMI, HDL-C Variability May Up Later-Life Diabetes Risk
Greater variability tied to higher risk, independent of mean levels for BMI, HDL cholesterol in childhood
July 2019 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for July 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Many Hospitals Lack Sufficient Surgery Volumes
Leapfrog report says lack of hospital, surgeon volume poses safety risk to patients
Trump Admin Announces Plan to Allow Drug Imports From Canada
Plan will start by exploring options for importing certain prescription drugs to lower costs for Americans