Benefits for Women With Women-Only Cardiac Rehab
Improvements in women's health behaviors and psychosocial well-being versus mixed-sex rehab
Researchers Say JNC8 Recs May Put Some Patients at Risk
Team says the treatment threshold is too high for those over 60 years of age
Tips Presented for Encouraging Treatment Adherence
Broad approach recommended, which includes patient engagement and addressing barriers
Echo Underused During Critical Cardiovascular Hospitalizations
Findings of underuse despite steady growth in use from 2001 to 2011
January 2016 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for January 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Many Physicians Show Tendency to Undertreat With Statins
Target levels more likely to be achieved in departments that prescribe more statins
No Benefit From Aliskiren-Tied Drops in Albuminuria
Overall albuminuria drop may be too small for cardiovascular, renal risk protection
Mobile Texts May Up Adherence to Meds for Chronic Illness
Meta-analysis shows mobile phone text reminders double the odds of medication adherence
Ezetimibe/Simvastatin Ups Clinical Outcomes in IMPROVE-IT
Reduction in total primary end point events, driven by reductions in myocardial infarction, stroke
Demand for Medical Office Space High and Increasing
Vacancy rate for medical office buildings 9.5 percent in third quarter of 2015; lowest since 2007
