Hypocaloric Diet, Exercise Both Reduce Visceral Adiposity
Diet linked to larger weight loss, while exercise linked to greater decrease in visceral adiposity
Contraindication to Antiplatelet Rx for ~18 Percent With PCI
Six percent of these patients receive antiplatelets; no increased mortality with contraindicated med use
High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I Assay Shows Efficiency in ER
Findings for use in MI diagnosis/exclusion in emergency department for chest pain
More Evidence That Low-Dose Aspirin Ups Survival in CRC
Most benefit seen for those taking the drug before their cancer diagnosis
15.5 Million Americans Now Surviving Cancer
But better tools needed to support their long-term recovery, researchers say
Post-CABG Infection Risk Up Significantly for Severely Obese
Excess weight also linked to extended hospital stays, researchers find
Stem Cells Can Restore Motor Function in Stroke Patients
Experimental procedure helps restore movement even a year after stroke
Meds to Treat Opioid Addiction Significantly Underused
In 2013, just 17 percent were given medications like naltrexone after hospital discharge
Many Still on Opioids Six Months After Total Joint Arthroplasty
Study findings highlight growing epidemic
Zika Virus May Be Transmitted Through Oral Sex
New finding adds to growing evidence that sexual transmission of the virus more common than thought
