ACC: Football Players Show Heart Changes Indicative of CVD Risk
Aortic root dilation, increased systolic BP, reduced diastolic and vascular function, LV hypertrophy
ACC: Dramatic Changes in Temperature Tied to STEMI Risk
The effect was exaggerated with larger average daily temperatures
February 2018 Briefing – Family Practice
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for February 2018. This roundup includes the...
Diet-Treated Chronic Illness May Lead to Disordered Eating
In most studies examined, diet-treated chronic illness preceded disordered eating in children
Exposure to Metformin In Utero Ups Risk of Being Overweight
Findings among children of women with polycystic ovary syndrome on metformin during pregnancy
Coverage Increased After ACA for Patients With Diabetes
Health insurance coverage up from 2009 to 2016 among adults with diabetes aged 18 to 64 years
New Risk Score Assesses Stroke Risk After MI Without A-Fib
Model includes age, Killip class, hypertension history to estimate risk in those without atrial fibrillation
Prevalence of Sexting Is Increasing in Youth Under 18
Increasing sexting prevalence as young people age, over time, and on mobile devices versus computers
Increased Adiposity Measures Affect MI Risk More in Women
Increases in waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio tied to greater excess risk of MI in women than men
Subthreshold Phototherapy After Birth Cuts Later Phototherapy
Tx at birth hospitalization can prevent readmission for phototherapy, but tied to unneeded treatment
