Study Explores Link Between Weight and Stroke Risk in Women
Being overweight ups odds for ischemic stroke, but may slightly lower chances for hemorrhagic stroke
Intensive T2DM Tx Extends Complication-Free Survival
Risk for CV events and microvascular (with exception of peripheral neuropathy) complications down
Free Thyroxine Hormone Levels Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death
Even patients with levels at the high end of the normal range more likely to experience SCD
Compromised Driving Skills Seen in Patients With Sleep Apnea
Lane position deviation significantly worse in patients with obstructive sleep apnea
A-Fib Contributes to Wide Range of Other Health Conditions
Review links atrial fibrillation to increased risk for cardiovascular events, kidney disease, not just stroke
Fan Use in Extreme Heat May Be Detrimental to Health in Elderly
Heart rate, core body temperature rose more with electric fan use than without in 108 degree heat
Older Adults Employ High-Risk Methods to Obtain Opioids
Almost 15 percent of older adults surveyed used high-risk methods for obtaining prescription opioids
Warfarin Persistence Higher Than Previously Reported in A-Fib
Risk of discontinuation increased with previous intracranial bleeding, excessive alcohol use, anemia
Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol Cuts Exacerbations in COPD
Drop in rate of moderate or severe exacerbations among patients with exacerbation in year before trial
AAFP Downgrades USPSTF CRC Screening Recommendation
AAFP recommends fecal immunochemical tests, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy
