More Americans Using High-Doses of Vitamin D Supplementation
Study finds more people are taking doses higher than recommended daily allowance
VKA Monotherapy Linked to Reduced MI, Stroke Risk in A-Fib
Vitamin K antagonist + acetylsalicylic acid dual therapy associated with increased bleeding risk
Risk Factors Explain Most Heart Failure Risk in Incident A-Fib
Four modifiable factors account for most of the population attributable risk of heart failure in women
Replacing Saturated Fats With Healthy Fats Lowers CVD Risk
Healthy fats can help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease as effectively as statins, researchers say
Horseback Riding May Improve Function in Late-Phase Stroke
Music-and-rhythm therapy also shown to help improve balance and memory
Health Insurers Recruiting Former Pharma Reps to Cut Costs
Former pharma reps are educating doctors about costs of meds, encouraging use of generics
Many PCI Operators Performing Fewer PCIs Than Recommended
In-hospital mortality up for procedures performed by low-, intermediate- versus high-volume operators
Nomogram Predicts Survival for Adults Undergoing CAC Scoring
Nomogram predicts five-, 10-, 15-year survival for adults undergoing coronary artery calcium scoring
AMA Endeavors to Increase Transparency of Rx Pricing
At annual meeting, the physicians' group adopted new policies on drug pricing to protect patients
Value of Prolonged DAPT Varies With DAPT Score in PCI Patients
Reduced risk for ischemic events in patients with high scores receiving paclitaxel-eluting stents
