Vascular Dysfunction Linked to Greater Symptoms of Menopause
General somatic symptom severity in menopause inversely tied to carotid artery compliance and FMD
Pharmacists Can Help With DM Management Via Telemedicine
Telemedicine could provide real-time feedback loop and allow pharmacists to help patients self-manage
Recent Years Saw Increase in Burden of Prior Authorization
Ninety-two percent of physicians report PA-associated delays in patient access to care
Workplace Noise Exposure Affects Cardiovascular Risk Factors
High BP, elevated cholesterol, hearing problems more common among workers exposed to loud noise
No Higher Cancer Risk Seen for Heart Failure Patients
After a median 20 years of follow-up, heart failure not associated with cancer incidence
No Reduced CVD Risk for SBP <120 mm Hg in Type 2 Diabetes
Increased risk of CVD for achieved systolic blood pressure of <120 versus <130 or <140 mm Hg
Smoke Exposure Tied to Higher CV, Cerebrovascular ER Visits
Increased risk of all-cause cardiovascular, cerebrovascular ER visits, especially for over-65s
Sleep Deficiency Leads to Higher Number of Motor Vehicle Crashes
Both sleep apnea and sleeping six hours per night are associated with crashes
TBI Associated With Increased Risk of Subsequent Dementia
Increased risk compared to those without a history of TBI and those with non-TBI trauma
Declines Seen in Cardiovascular Risk Factors From 1990 to 2010
By 2010, men, women had similar risk profile and use of cholesterol-lowering drugs, antihypertensives
