Elevated Systolic BP May Up Risk for Valvular Heart Disease
Lifetime exposure to elevated systolic blood pressure may increase risk for major valvular heart disease
Medicare Drug Rebate Plan Withdrawn by Trump Administration
Rebates would have been paid directly to seniors in Medicare Part D program when they filled their Rx
Uncontrolled Diabetes, Hypertension Rates High in CKD Patients
Findings also revealed low use of statins among patients with chronic kidney disease
Capping Work Hours in Residency Does Not Impact Outcomes Later
No differences seen in post-training patient mortality, readmissions, or costs of care
Risk for Cancer Higher in Those With Congenital Heart Disease
Twofold higher risk for cancer seen for children, young adults with congenital heart disease
CPAP Alleviates Depression Symptoms in Sleep Apnea Patients
In large trial and literature review, benefit seen for depression but not anxiety symptoms
Environment May Be Main Factor in Norway’s Obesity Epidemic
Rise in obesity since 1960s seen in both genetically predisposed, nonpredisposed people
In-Hospital Maternal Mortality Down in Pregnancies With Lupus
Mortality decrease greater in systemic lupus erythematosus pregnancies than in non-SLE pregnancies
History of Liver Disease Does Not Impact Efficacy of Edoxaban
Patients with a-fib and history of liver disease more often had major bleeding but no increase in SSEE
Rule Requiring Drug Prices in TV Ads Blocked by Judge
The rule, applying to any drug that costs more than $35 a month, was to take effect this week
