Positive Link for BMI and Blood Pressure in Chinese Population
BP increase ranging from 0.8 to 1.7 mm Hg per unit BMI in patients not taking antihypertensive meds
High, Low Carbohydrate Diets Linked to Increased Mortality
Increase in mortality when carbohydrates were exchanged for animal-derived fat or protein
Label Mix-Up Spurs Recall of Accord Blood Pressure Meds
Bottle in one of the lots found to contain 100 tablets of spironolactone
Artificial Intelligence Holds Promise in Medicine
It offers opportunities -- and associated challenges -- for early detection, triage, diagnostics
Cardiovascular Health Tied to Brain Function in Younger Adults
Higher cerebral vessel density and caliber with more CV risk factors at recommended levels
Experts Address Loss of the National Guideline Clearinghouse
Demise of NGC in July 2018 is likely to impact evidence-based health care around the world
Alcohol Is Leading Risk Factor for Global Disease Burden
Alcohol accounted for 2.2 and 6.8 percent of age-standardized female and male deaths in 2016
Medical Practices Should Address Negative Online Reviews
Staff can learn from negative reviews by acknowledging patterns and seeking solutions
Laryngeal Tube Insertion Beats Endotracheal Intubation in OHCA
And, 30-day functional outcomes similar with supraglottic airway device or tracheal intubation
Prevalence of E-Cigarette Use 4.5 Percent in U.S. Adults
Increased prevalence in younger adults, LGBT individuals, combustible cigarette smokers
