Health Information Theft a Pressing Concern for U.S. Patients
44 percent of U.S. adults are worried about having their personal health care information stolen
Anaortic Off-Pump CABG Tied to Reduced Risk of Post-Op Stroke
AnOPCABG linked to reduced risk of mortality, renal failure, bleeding complications, atrial fibrillation
Adiponectin Tied to Increased CV Risk in T2DM, Acute Coronary Sx
Increased risk of certain CV outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes, acute coronary syndrome
Readmission Common After Hospitalization for Heart Failure
Cardiac causes are most common etiology of readmissions, accounting for nearly half of them
Furosemide + Matched Hydration Cuts Contrast-Induced AKI
Findings among high-risk patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, TAVR
CMS Rule Set to Stabilize Small Health Insurance Markets
Rule includes special enrollment period pre-enrollment verification, flexibility in level of cover
Trials Highlight Benefits, Risks of Testosterone Treatment
While trials show it boosts bone density and lowers anemia risk, heart risks also seen
ICU Appears Overused for Some Patients With Heart, Lung Disease
Researchers find no difference in mortality rates, but higher costs for intensive care for some patients
Experts Warn of Health Threats From Climate Change
Additional 250,000 deaths/year projected from heat stress, malnutrition, infectious diseases
Direct Admission to PCI Center Reduces Mortality in STEMI
Direct admission, shorter symptoms-to-admission time predict significantly lower 12-month mortality
