Normal Coronary Angiogram at 65 Predicts Survival
Death rate is lower than that of general population; rate of ischemic events also low
ACR: Resistance Training Program Beneficial in Hand Osteoarthritis
Progressive resistance strength training program effective for pain, function, treatment satisfaction
AHA: Women More Often Receive Suboptimal Post-MI Care
This could explain gender gap in survival, researchers say
AHA: Reducing Blood Pressure Target Could Increase Benefits
Risk of CVD was lowered by 25 percent, while all-cause mortality risk was reduced 27 percent
AHA: Combo Tx Ups Benefits in Intermittent Claudication
Greater improvements in waking distances, quality of life with revascularization plus exercise
Self-Managing Anticoagulation May Benefit Heart Valve Patients
Study found self-monitoring was linked to a lower risk of death after five years
ASN: Insufficient Sleep Might Increase Risk of Kidney Disease
Five hours or less a night linked to reduced organ function in women
Web-Based CBT Program Cuts Suicidal Ideation in Interns
Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program reduces likelihood of endorsing suicidal ideation
Expanding Rooming, Discharge Office Protocols Can Save Time
Delegating rooming, discharge tasks to clinical support staff can save physicians ≥1 hour/day
AHA: Many Americans Experiencing Unrecognized MIs
Evidence of myocardial scarring often appearing on scans, even if no attack was reported