Mutations in ANGPTL4 Linked to Coronary Artery Disease
Two studies show variant carriers have better lipid levels, lower likelihood of coronary artery disease
AHA: Too Many Errors With Smartphone Blood Pressure App
Measurements were off four out of five times when popular mobile application was tested
AHA: Even One Alcoholic Drink May Temporarily Up CV Risk
But within 24 hours, that same beverage can be generally protective
AHA: Cutting Price of Fruits, Vegetables Could Prevent Deaths
Studies show reductions in cardiovascular deaths, events with decrease in price of fruits, vegetables
Spouse Education Level May Impact Choice for Rural Practice
Lower odds of working in rural HPSA for physicians married to a highly-educated spouse
AHA: Daily Cup of Tea May Boost Cardiovascular Health
Regular drinkers had fewer heart attacks, less calcium build-up in their arteries
SCOTUS: States Can’t Force Health Care Data Release
Supreme Court rules states can't force health insurers to turn over data
February 2016 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for February 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Uric Acid Levels Low in Teens With Type 1 Diabetes
Unlike in adults, there is no association between uric acid, cardiorenal parameters
High Levels of Exercise May Be Cardiotoxic
Benefits of exercise may not extend to high-level training that induces changes in cardiac morphology
