Smartphone-Based Study of Cardiovascular Health Feasible
Tracking activity with the devices is cheaper, more reliable that conventional methods
Outcomes-Based Pricing Suggested for New, Costly Drugs
Strategy would compel manufacturers and insurers to share accountability for clinical outcomes
Stroke, A-Fib Recurrence Low at One Year After AF Ablation
No difference in atrial fibrillation recurrence for patients with versus without stroke
Risk of Ischemic, Hemorrhagic Stroke Up With Type 1 Diabetes
Incrementally increased risks with increasing HbA1c; marked increase with HbA1c ≥9.7 percent
β-Blockers May Not Be Appropriate for Dementia Patients
In this group, use of drugs after acute myocardial infarction can compromise quality of life
Catheter Ablation of A-Fib Linked to More Strokes in Elderly
Patients aged ≥75 years do not have more complications than those <75 years at one year
Effect of Statins on Alzheimer’s May Depend on Gender, Race
Type of statin used also makes a difference; no benefit seen for black men
Yoga Helps Control BP in Patients With Prehypertension
Patients who added the practice to a healthy lifestyle saw their pressure levels drop
SABCS: Aromatase Inhibitors Tied to Reduced Endothelial Function
Women on aromatase inhibitors exhibit less elasticity in their blood vessels
Suicide Risk Up for Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
Findings underscore importance of depression screening, researcher says
