ASH: ‘Short’ and ‘Long’ Sleepers Seem to Have Higher Stroke Risk
Odds about 80 percent higher among people with hypertension and insufficient sleep
Infective Endocarditis Incidence Up in U.S. From 2000 to 2011
No increase in rates of hospitalization, valve surgery after 2007 IE prophylaxis guideline revisions
Grip Strength Could Be Useful Indicator of CVD, Mortality Risk
Decrease in strength linked to higher risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and premature death
Depression Tied to Higher Stroke Risk, Even After Remission
Odds remain elevated after mental health symptoms improve
About 60 Percent of PCI Patients Referred to Cardiac Rehab
Site-specific variation seen in referral rates, even after adjustment for insurance status
Disc Degeneration Tied to Severe Abdominal Aortic Calcification
Higher mortality rates for highest tertile of overall grade score for abdominal aortic calcification
Guidance Offered to Help Doctors Deal With ‘Dr. Google’
Communication is key to resolving conflicts when patients have requests based on online searching
New Health Care Index Reports Increases in Consumer Costs
Increase in coverage by public insurance plans, but increasing number of consumers have deductibles
Active Video Games Offer Health Benefit for Children/Teens
Active video games have large effect on health outcomes compared with sedentary behaviors
CCHD Screening Would Detect Many Nonsyndromic Cases
However, equal number of false-negative screenings expected with universal screening
