Sacubitril-Valsartan May Be Cost-Effective Option in HFrEF
More costly than enalapril but more effective over a lifetime in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Issued for 2015-2020
Guidelines include limit on added sugars and encourage daily coffee consumption
Daily Fresh Fruit Intake May Improve Cardiovascular Health
Lower risk of heart attack, stroke seen in Chinese study
Medical Costs Up for Late Middle-Aged With Hearing Loss
Researchers say more study needed to learn how hearing aids, other interventions might save money
Sport-Banned Oxilofrine Found in Diet Supplements
FDA has warned makers of 8 products containing oxilofrine, or methylsynephrine
FDA Issues New Warning for Two Diabetes Medications
Drugs containing saxagliptin or alogliptin may be linked to heart failure risk
Since 1980, Diabetes Cases Have Quadrupled Globally
Major increases seen in low- and middle-income countries such as China and India
Local Heating Pad Eases IV Catheter Insertion
Linked to less pain, easier placement in chemotherapy patients
Distress Still High After Chemo Completion in Childhood ALL
Need for targeted early screening, psychosocial interventions to help patients, families at this time
ACC: Expert Guidance Issued for Use of Non-Statin Therapies
Authors recommend addition of ezetimibe at 10 mg/day for higher-risk patients
