CDC: Smoking Rate Falls to 15.2 Percent in the United States
Higher tobacco taxes, tough messages contributing to decline
Periodontal Disease Predicts CAC Progression in Type 1 Diabetes
No link with coronary artery calcium progression for individuals without diabetes
Nonalbuminuric CKD Ups Cardiovascular Morbidity in T1DM
Also linked to increase in all-cause mortality, but not albuminuria or end-stage renal disease
Intravenous Cyclosporine Doesn’t Improve STEMI Outcomes
For patients undergoing PCI, cyclosporine doesn't prevent adverse left ventricular remodeling at 1 year
Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker Deemed Safe, Effective
In most patients, leadless cardiac pacemaker met prespecified pacing and sensing requirements
Azithromycin Routine in Hospital Despite Risk for QTc Prolongation
Providers not considering risk of QTc-prolonging meds accumulation, authors say
AMA: Ruling Makes It Easier for Insurers to Terminate Doctors
Court supported insurance company in termination of doctors after dispute over necessity of services
Lower Risk of Dabigatran-Tied Bleeding With Gastroprotection
Concomitant use of gastroprotective agents linked to lower risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
FDA Approves Repatha for Certain Patients With High Cholesterol
Approved for patients unable to get LDL cholesterol under control with current treatment options
Periop Bridging Unnecessary for Most A-Fib Patients on Warfarin
Arterial thromboembolism risk doesn't appear to rise without additional drug treatment
