Even ‘Social Smoking’ Negatively Affects Cardiovascular Health
Lighting up occasionally as damaging to blood vessel health as regular smoking
E-Health-Based Management of Oral Anticoagulation Tx Beneficial
E-health-based coagulation service linked to lower frequency of adverse events
Nocebo Effect Reported for Statin Therapy Use
Excess rate of muscle-related adverse event reports when patients are aware that statins being used
Weight-Loss Behavioral Program Beneficial for Adults
Greater weight loss for 12- and 52-week program compared with brief advice and self-help materials
Lower Incidence of Chronic Illness for Centenarians
In veterans, rates of chronic illness lower for centenarians than those in their 80s, 90s
Ischemic Outcomes Don’t Vary With Gender in ACS Patients
No difference by gender for ACS patients undergoing PCI receiving clopidogrel, prasugrel, or ticagrelor
CMS Releases Resources to Help With Payment System
3 new resources help physicians participating in, considering Merit-based Incentive Payment System
Stair Walking Combats Fatigue Better Than Caffeine
A 10-minute climb can increase both fitness and motivation, researcher says
Poll: Many Americans Concerned About ACA Repeal
But, as has always been the case, support for the law depends on political affiliation
Angiography Beneficial for Management of Unstable Angina
Decreased risk of 12-month mortality for patients undergoing routine angiography
