Low Diastolic Pressure Linked to Subclinical Myocardial Damage
High-sensitivity cardiac troponin-T more likely among those with DBP below 60 or 60 to 69 mm Hg
Inhaled Levodopa May Rapidly Relieve Parkinson’s Symptoms
Levodopa pill can wear off, but a powdered version can help patients during off periods
Current Election Causing Americans Significant Stress
More than half of Americans report stress as Clinton, Trump battle for the White House
Volunteering May Help Prevent Cognitive Impairment in Seniors
Findings among older adults who maintain consistent volunteer engagement
Late Mortality Mainly Noncardiac for TAVR Patients
Low rate of adverse events after the first month; good valve performance during follow-up
Orthostatic Hypotension May Increase Risk of Dementia
Sudden blood pressure drops may lead to hypoxia, with detrimental effects on brain tissue
Doctors Better Diagnosticians Than Symptom-Checker Programs
Popular symptom checkers were half as accurate in comparison study
Calcium Supplements May Be Detrimental to Heart Health
Higher incidence of coronary artery calcification in people who take calcium supplements
Low HDL-C, High TG Increase Risk for Diabetic Kidney Disease
Findings in large cohort of patients with diabetes over four years of follow-up
Geriatric Scholars Program Benefits Most Participants
Improvement in use of evidence-based assessments, clinical decision-making, standards of care
