FDA Approves First Absorbable Coronary Stent
Device is absorbed by the body after about three years
June 2016 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for June 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Fludrocortisone Linked to Reduction in Vasovagal Syncope
However, study did not meet primary objective of reducing odds of vasovagal syncope by 40 percent
Obesity Prevalent in Military Service Members, Veterans
Obese more likely to be male, older, less educated, in Army or Navy, or no longer in military
Knowledge of CT Risks Varies Among Health Care Providers
Radiologists and technologists generally show better knowledge than referring physicians
U.S. Cancer Survivors Aging, Battling Other Chronic Disease
Likelihood of other chronic conditions will stress health care system in next two decades
Lisinopril Therapy Cuts Incident Conduction System Disease
Factors independently associated with disease include increased age, male sex, white race, diabetes
Butter May Not Be As Unhealthy As Previously Thought
Researchers find little added health danger for those who consume butter
Escitalopram Not Beneficial for Heart Failure Patients
Depression in heart failure may not be same depression patients without heart failure experience
Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Progress Slowing Down in U.S.
Mortality rates dropped less than 1 percent from 2011 to 2014
