ASCO: Aspirin Use Linked to Lower Risk of Lethal Prostate CA
Risk of prostate cancer mortality reduced with regular aspirin use after diagnosis
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, ACEIs Deemed Equally Effective
Research challenges previous findings that suggest ACE inhibitors have greater benefits
Hawaii Becomes First State to Raise Smoking Age to 21
Lawmakers hope age hike will make it more difficult for adolescents to start the habit
Tx Delay Impacts Microvascular Reperfusion in STEMI
Symptom onset-to-balloon time linked to absent microvascular perfusion, STR <30 percent
December 2015 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for December 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Regional System of Care May Improve Outcomes for TAVR
Excellent outcomes for patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement
AMA: Burnout Is Top Issue for Physicians in 2015
More than half of docs report at least one symptom of burnout; efforts being undertaken to address burnout
Optimism May Improve Outcomes Post Acute Coronary Syndrome
Linked to greater physical activity and lower rates of cardiac readmission at six months
Sodium Restriction May Be Detrimental in Heart Failure
Sodium restriction linked to increased risk of death or heart failure hospitalization
Treating Hypertension Beneficial Regardless of Baseline Pressure
Reductions in risks of major CVD events, coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure
