Heat Alerts May Come Too Late in Northern States
Heat-related illnesses rise at heat index of 85 degrees, but heat alerts not issued until 100 degrees
FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb Resigns
Gottlieb's signature effort has been tighter scrutiny, enforcement of e-cigarette industry
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Tied to Stroke Risk
However, primary preventive treatment with aspirin may cut long-term risk for stroke
Intraoperative Methylprednisolone During Bypass Not Renal Protective
No decrease in acute kidney injury seen with intraoperative steroids during cardiopulmonary bypass
Readmission for Patients With Sepsis Common and Costly
Most readmissions associated with infectious etiologies, as well as GI, CV, pulmonary, renal causes
Oscillometric Devices Offer More Accurate Way to Measure BP
Validated oscillometric devices may provide more accurate BP measurement in office setting
February 2019 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for February 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Long-Term Cardiomyopathy Risk Varies by Chemo Agent
Decreased risk seen for daunorubicin versus doxorubicin among survivors of childhood cancer
Age, Race Impact Atherosclerotic Risk With Psoriasis
Increased risk for atherosclerotic CVD seen at younger age in African-Americans with psoriasis
FDA Warns Americans Not to Buy Drugs From Canadian Company
CanaRx sells prescription medicines at a lower cost to U.S. public, private employer programs
