In STEMI, Biodegradable Polymer Sirolimus-Eluting Stents Superior
Stents superior to durable polymer everolimus-eluting stents for end point of target lesion failure at one year
Higher Risk for Noncommunicable Diseases Seen in Cerebral Palsy
Adults with cerebral palsy have higher risk for cardiovascular, respiratory disease
Cerebrovascular Risk Factors May Up Risk for Parkinson Disease
Most cerebrovascular risk factors linked to higher risk for subsequent diagnosis of Parkinson disease
High-Intensity Training Improves Walking in Stroke Survivors
High-intensity training results in better gains in walking speeds, distance than low-intensity training
Cancer Survivors Face Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk
Risk varies by cardiovascular outcome and site of 20 common cancers
FDA: Risk From Tainted Blood Pressure Drugs Very Low
Officials say actual risk to patients from tainted medications is likely lower than originally stated
Low Nurse and Support Staffing Tied to Higher Inpatient Mortality
Effect on patient mortality risk may be intensified when both RN, nursing support staffing are low
Central Obesity Tied to CAD in Postmenopausal Chest Pain
Central, but not overall, obesity linked to obstructive coronary artery disease underlying stable chest pain
CT Scan Screen for Lung Cancer Can ID Smoking-Related Diseases
New diagnoses of CVD, emphysema, osteoporosis identified, often are linked to adverse events
Psoriasis Independently Linked to Increased Mortality Risk
Comorbidities such as CVD, diabetes, COPD, cancer, CKD, and stroke mediate part of the association
