Smoking Ups Long-Term Risks From Radiotherapy in Breast CA
Risk associated with radiotherapy for breast cancer is substantially reduced with smoking cessation
Paid Malpractice Claims Cut in Half From 1992 to 2014 in U.S.
But, increase in mean compensation amounts and percentage of paid claims exceeding $1 million
Genetic Hyperglycemia Raises Risk of Coronary Artery Disease
Increased risk of coronary artery disease is separate from diabetes risk
Physical Function Should Be Goal of Care for Elderly CVD Patients
Older adults respond to exercise interventions, which should aim to increase functional capacity
Statin Intolerance Tied to Increased Risk of Recurrent MI
Higher rate of recurrent MI, coronary heart disease for Medicare beneficiaries post-MI hospitalization
Global Tobacco Control Treaty Has Reduced Smoking Rates
Countries agreed to implement measures such as tobacco taxes and smoke-free public areas
30-Day Mortality Down During Joint Commission Survey Weeks
Patients admitted during survey weeks (versus non-survey weeks) have significantly lower mortality
No Hemodynamic Benefit With Levosimendan After Cardiac Sx
No decrease in 30-day mortality for patients undergoing hemodynamic support after cardiac sx
Heterogeneous Association for Alcohol, CVD Presentation
Non-drinking linked to increased risks of unstable angina, MI, heart failure, ischemic stroke, PAD, AAA
Multiple Dosing Mitigates ASA Hyporesponsiveness After CABG
Multiple dosing more effective than ASA 81 or 325 mg once-daily for suppressing serum TXB2 formation
