Fine Particulate Air Pollution Linked to Changes in Brain
Linked to reduced brain volume and higher odds of covert brain infarcts
Exercise Can’t Fix the Damage of a Bad Diet
Physical activity has health benefits, but obesity is not only due to lack of exercise
Focus on Calories Versus Quality of Food Misdirected
Researchers say it's not just about calories; some foods not as impactful on weight as thought
One in 10 AMI Patients Have Unrecognized Incident Diabetes
Few not recognized as having DM during hospitalization on meds six months after discharge
Radial Access Cuts Vascular Complications in Angiography
Vascular complications significantly reduced with radial access in women and men
EHR Data Mining Helps With Quality Improvement
Data mining tools, including health maintenance alerts, reports, are available in EHR products
Impact of Sodium, Potassium Intake Varies With BP
Increase in sodium/potassium ratio linked to increase in LV mass in young adults with pre-, hypertension
Statins Tenuously Cost-Effective for Primary Prevention in Seniors
Statins would prevent MIs, CHD, be cost-effective if no increase in geriatric-specific adverse effects
AHA Issues Guidelines for Adults With Congenital Heart Dz
New American Heart Association guidelines outline health care strategies for these patients
CPAP Tied to Improved A-Fib Outcomes for Those With OSA
Researchers recommend sleep disorder screening for patients with atrial fibrillation
