Central Adiposity More Harmful Than Obesity in Older Women
While a few extra pounds don't up mortality risk, central adiposity does, study contends
Similar Outcomes for Disc Surgery in Older, Younger Patients
But older patients have a higher risk of minor complications, longer hospital stays
Fruit, Vegetable Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of COPD
In current smokers, each extra daily serving tied to an 8 percent lower risk
$20 Million Awarded for Quality Payment Program Training
Up to an additional $80 million to be invested into training program over remaining four years
Periodontitis May Be Early Sign of Undiagnosed Diabetes
The dental office can be a suitable location for screening for prediabetes, researchers suggest
CDC: Fatal Drug Overdoses More Than Doubled Since 1999
Whites, middle-aged adults hardest hit, researchers find
ASA: Male Stroke Patients Twice As Likely to Get Timely tPA
Researchers not sure why the disparity exists
ASA: Class-Specific Link Between Periodontal Disease and Stroke
Link strongest for thrombotic strokes, cardioembolic strokes
Stratification Tool IDs Who Will Benefit From Adding Ezetimibe
Tool identifies who will derive additional benefit from addition of ezetimibe to statin therapy after ACS
ASA: Exercise Boosts Cognitive Function After Stroke
Most effective programs offer exercises aimed at strength, balance, stretching, and aerobic fitness
