AHA: Proton Pump Inhibitors Tied to Ischemic Stroke Risk
Researchers concerned about high doses of meds like esomeprazole and omeprazole
AHA: Small Increase in Cardiac Stress Testing 2005 to 2012
Findings among nationally representative cohort of commercially insured patients aged 25 to 64 years
AHA: Knowledge of Stroke Risk Lacking Among A-Fib Patients
Study finds gaps in what patients know about atrial fibrillation
AHA: Many A-Fib Patients Not Receiving Oral Anticoagulants
Only 46 percent of patients with indications received OACs at discharge from hospital
AHA: Interatrial Shunt Effective at One Year in Heart Failure
Findings for patients with heart failure with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction
Cancer Patients Benefit From Exercise During, After Treatment
Studies show better physical function, quality of life for those who did strength training, aerobic activity
Findings Support Bisphosphonate Use in Men With Osteoporosis
Reduced risk seen for vertebral and possibly nonvertebral fractures
ACR: High Demand for CVD-Preventive Meds in IJD
High indication for medications, but initiation is infrequent in inflammatory joint disease cohort
GI Adverse Events Up With GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Risk varies based on dose, background medications, and type of GLP-1 RA
Only Slightly Worse Disease Course for Bacterial LRI
More often return for second consult than those without bacterial etiology in acute cough
