Women, Blacks Fare Worse After Acute Myocardial Infarction
Disparities in care may be one reason for the differences, researchers say
July 2015 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for July 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Review: mHealth Text Messages Promote Medication Adherence
Nine of 13 articles show improvement in adherence rates with mobile health text messages
Novel Stem Cell Approach Promising for Heart Failure
Approach is 'simpler and probably safer' than earlier attempts
Standing More Can Benefit Cardiometabolic Health
Even with regular exercise, sitting for long periods linked to higher blood glucose, cholesterol levels
For Obese Women, Exercise Plus Phototherapy Beneficial
Reduction in fat mass, delta of percentage change in fat mass, HOMA-IR index
AMA Wants Doctor Input on EHRs, Meaningful Use
Doctors encouraged to share stories, e-mail Congress members
U.S. Health Spending Projected to Rise 5.8 Percent By 2024
Increase due to ACA coverage expansions, faster economic growth, population aging
Treatment Targets Not Met by Most Older Patients With Diabetes
Only one in three have diabetes controlled as defined by ADA guidelines
FDA Warns of Confusion Between Brintellix, Brilinta
No known use of the wrong drug, but prescribing, dispensing errors have been reported
