High-Quality, Plant-Based Diet Tied to Lower Risk for CVD Mortality
No association seen for quality of plant-based diet and cancer-related deaths
Endogenous Testosterone Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
Genetically predicted endogenous testosterone may have role in thromboembolism, heart failure, MI
ACC: Long-Term Outcomes for MI Similar at ≤40, 40 to 50
Patients aged 40 years or younger have increased rates of substance abuse compared with older patients
Electronic Order Set May Reduce Inappropriate ECG Monitoring
Findings observed among hospitalized patients not in an intensive care unit
Preoperative Frailty Linked to Surgical Outcomes, Costs
Incidence of major morbidity, readmission, mortality correlated with frailty classification
2011 to 2015 Saw Drop in Delayed Discharge Rates After TAVR
Rates of discharge decreased beyond 72 hours after transcatheter aortic valve replacement
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
