FDA Approves Treatments for Heart Failure Caused by Rare Disease
Capsules approved to treat cardiomyopathy caused by transthyretin mediated amyloidosis
Implementing Surgical Safety Checklist Reduces Mortality
Findings based on long-term evaluation of surgical mortality in Scotland
Prolonged Exposure to Low-Dose Radiation May Increase HTN Risk
Significant linear association seen for hypertension and liver-absorbed dose from external γ-rays
More Than Half of U.S. Adults Have Medical Financial Hardship
Hardship in material, psychological, behavioral domains more likely for those age 18 to 64 versus ≥65
Cardio-Oncology Services Growing in Number and Demand
Need for subspecialists increased due to more cancer survivors, aging population
Childhood Oral Infection Linked to Atherosclerosis in Adulthood
Periodontal disease, caries, or both tied to subclinical atherosclerosis in adulthood
April 2019 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for April 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Thiazide Use May Lower Fracture Risk in Patients With Alzheimer Disease
Longer thiazide use tied to decreased risk for low-energy fractures, hip fractures in Alzheimer disease
Work Stress, Impaired Sleep Tied to CVD Risk in Workers With HTN
Highest risk for cardiovascular disease mortality seen for those with work stress and impaired sleep
Maternal Comorbidity Higher for Women With Congenital Heart Defects
Higher risk seen for comorbidities, adverse delivery events in pregnant women with congenital heart defects
