Genetic Heart Condition Common Cause of Sudden Death in Sports
Majority of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy cases seen in young, male, minority athletes
Clopidogrel Plus Aspirin Good for Noncarriers of CYP2C19 Variants
Reduction in risk of new stroke for clopidogrel plus aspirin in those not carrying loss-of-function alleles
Omega-3s Tied to Lower Risk of Fatal Coronary Heart Disease
Plant-based, seafood-based omega-3s associated with 10 percent lower risk of fatal CHD
End-of-Life Care Received Varies Based on Type of Disease
Cancer and dementia patients get more access to palliative care
Too Many Elderly, Terminal Patients Getting Unnecessary Tx
Doctors, caregivers must be able to better recognize when death is imminent and unavoidable
Mortality Up With No Revascularization in NSTEMI
Risk associated with no revascularization consistent in subgroup analysis, including older age
ALT Levels Within Normal Range Linked to Cardiovascular Events
Incident cardiovascular events were highest for those in the lowest tertile of baseline ALT
Health Care Workers’ Gloves Strong Source of Contamination
Clear evidence that gloves of health care workers contaminate hospital surfaces with bacteria
Many Teens Using Unregulated Supplements to Alter Appearance
Unregulated products can harm health, U.S. pediatricians' group warns
Patients Face High Hospital Bills Despite Having Insurance
Average out-of-pocket fee for privately insured adults topped $1,000 in 2013
