ATS Issues Practice Guideline for Pediatric Home Oxygen Therapy
Guidelines are specific to several pediatric lung, pulmonary vascular diseases
Advanced Echocardiographic Training Requirements Issued
At least nine cumulative months recommended to ensure exposure to necessary clinical experience
HEART Care Pathway Reduces Admission, Stress Testing in ACS
Hospitalization/observation, noninvasive stress testing significantly reduced postimplementation
Kidney Disease Affects Revascularization Outcomes
Revascularization patients with T2DM and CKD more likely to experience a major adverse event
Achievement of Targets in T2DM Varies by Season
Achievement rates for all three targets and for HbA1c, BP, LDL-C are lowest in the winter
Lowering BP, Lipids in Healthy Elderly Has No Cognitive Effect
Candesartan/hydrochlorothiazide, rosuvastatin, combination therapy do not affect cognitive decline
MRI Cardiac Stress Test Predicts Death From Heart Disease
Test has been underused and represents less than 1 percent of stress tests, study authors say
Incidence of Acute Myocardial Infarctions Up Among Young Women
Second study shows sedentary time linked to increased risk for cardiovascular disease for women
2014 to 2017 Saw Improvement in Burnout for U.S. Physicians
Compared with other working adults and after adjustment, doctors still at increased risk for burnout
Prognostic Bleeding Risk Models Developed for Aspirin Use
Models developed for individuals in whom aspirin is being considered for primary prevention of CVD
