Depression, PTSD Linked to More Participation in Cardiac Rehab
Participation in cardiac rehabilitation up for patients with ischemic heart disease, comorbid conditions
Bystander Resuscitation Attempted Less Often for Women in Cardiac Arrest
Women have half the chance of initial shockable rhythm, chances of survival to discharge compared with men
CDC: Cancer Death Rates Decreased, Heart Disease Deaths Rose
Cancer death rates decreased from 1999 to 2017; heart disease deaths dropped to 2011 and then increased
CDC: Seniors Use Various Strategies to Reduce Rx Costs
Overall, 4.8 percent have not taken meds as prescribed; 17.7 percent have asked for lower-cost medication
Clinical Drug Diversion Costly to Health Care Organizations
Report finds 47.2 million doses lost due to health care worker misuse and theft in 2018
Higher Consumption of Sugary Drinks May Up Mortality in Adults
Findings include both sugar-sweetened beverages and 100 percent fruit juices
Favorable Trends Seen in Lipids, Apolipoprotein B in U.S. Youth
Adjusted mean total cholesterol level decreased from 1999-2000 to 2015-2016 in youth aged 6 to 19 years
Bill Would Raise U.S. Legal Age to Buy Tobacco to 21
Fourteen states have already enacted laws raising the minimum age for tobacco sales to 21
One-Third of Patients on Statins Do Not Reach Target Thresholds
Not reaching thresholds places patients at increased risk for cardiovascular events
Open Heart Surgery Beats Stents for Multivessel Disease
Findings reinforce need for team approach to treatment decisions for heart conditions
