ACC/AHA Risk Score No Better for Identifying Elevated CAC in RA
Ten-year risk score no better than Framingham Risk Score, Reynolds Risk Score
FDA OKs Device to Help Prevent Procedure-Related Stroke
Transcarotid system designed to help prevent stroke during stent and angioplasty procedures
Mental Stress Adversely Affects MI Recovery in Younger Women
One month after acute myocardial infarction, women were more likely to have a poorer recovery
Research Misconduct ID’d by FDA Often Unreported in Literature
Only three of 78 published studies mentioned issues of concern uncovered by FDA
BP Meds Benefit Diabetes Patients, Even Without HTN
Although positive effect of meds smaller in participants with lower blood pressure levels
Residential Program Cuts CVD Risk Factors in Obese Youth
Helps with weight loss, but therapy is costly and long-term results are unknown
Confidence Not Accurate Measure of Prescribing Competence
Fourth-year medical students show lack of insight into their own prescribing strengths and weaknesses
Some Angiotensin Receptor Blockers More Potent Than Others
Candesartan and valsartan most efficacious post-MI hyperaldosteronism suppressors
Smartphone ECGs Have Similar Accuracy to Standard ECGs
Smartphone and standard ECGs detect atrial rate and rhythm, AV block, QRS delay with equal accuracy
U.S. Lyme Disease Costs Could Exceed $1 Billion Annually
Prolonged illness in infected Americans costs up to $1.3 billion a year in treatments
