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Recommendations have been developed for the management of adult patients with supraventricular tachycardia. The guideline was published online Sept. 23 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Guideline Developed for Supraventricular Tachycardia

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Evidence-based guideline developed for management of adult patients with SVT
Women who sit for long periods of time but are either moderately or very fidgety have a mortality risk similar to that seen in more active women

Fidgeting Offers Health Benefits to Sedentary Women

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Fidgeting may mediate some of the negative effects of prolonged sitting, British study contends
New research suggests that drinking coffee doesn't seem to up the odds of atrial fibrillation. The findings were published online Sept. 23 in BMC Medicine.

No Link for Coffee Consumption and Atrial Fibrillation

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True even among those with the highest levels of coffee consumption
Orthostatic hypotension may be an early warning sign of a serious neurological disease and an increased risk of premature death

Orthostatic Hypotension Could Signal Neurological Disease

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Could serve as an early indicator of a degenerative brain disease such as Parkinson's or dementia
Regular text message reminders can help people with coronary heart disease adhere to a healthier lifestyle

Regular Text Messages Could Help Patients With CHD

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Patients saw improvements in cholesterol, blood pressure, weight
A new report commissioned by the U.S. government contends that most Americans will encounter at least one diagnostic error in their lifetime

IOM: Most U.S. Patients Will Experience Diagnostic Error

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Panel urges changes to an increasingly complex health care system
A new study suggests that not all trans fats are equal

Not All Trans Fats Appear to Be Created Equal for Heart Risk

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Those found naturally in dairy, meat products may help; low levels of artificial trans fats might not hurt
Health insurance deductibles have risen more than six times faster than American workers' average wages since 2010

Health Insurance Deductibles Rising Faster Than Wages

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One in five workers now have a deductible of $2,000 or more
Patients treated with low-dose beta-blockers after myocardial infarction may fare better than those given the standard dose

Lower Beta-Blocker Dose May Boost Survival After MI

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Dosage should be tailored to the needs of individual patients, researchers say
In 2014

More Than 30 Percent of Adults Are Obese in the United States

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Nearly 17 percent of 2- to 19-year-olds and over 8 percent of children aged 2 to 5 are obese