Review: Need to Strengthen Natural Experiments in Obesity
Position paper offers guidance for strengthening methods for assessing natural experiments
CCHD Newborn Screening May Detect Other Diseases
But the screening may not detect many new cases of critical congenital heart disease
Reforms Suggested for Improving Medical Nutrition Education
Enhancing physician training will up engagement in diet counseling for patients with ASCVD
Five Healthy Lifestyle Habits Could Add >10 Years to Life
Reduced risk for all-cause, cancer, cardiovascular mortality for adults with five vs. zero low-risk factors
Sickle Cell Trait Not Linked to Stroke in African-Americans
Meta-analysis of four cohorts shows sickle cell trait not linked to incidence of ischemic stroke
ALS by Physician May Improve Traumatic Arrest Outcomes
Higher odds of 1 month survival with ALS by doctor vs EMS, BLS for traumatic out-of-hospital arrest
Previous Stroke Tied to Higher Risks in Aortic Valve Replacement
Previous stroke within three months of surgical AVR is risk factor for recurrent ischemic stroke, MACE
New Clinic Satisfaction Tool Provides Real-Time Feedback
Also improves communication and satisfaction between physicians and patients
Tenecteplase Appears Superior to Alteplase After Ischemic Stroke
Tenecteplase within 4.5 hours after symptoms linked to higher reperfusion, better functional outcomes
Pros and Cons for E-Cigarettes As Aid to Smoking Cessation
Researchers present evidence supporting their use, and discuss the limits and hazards of use
