Oregon’s Hard-Stop Policy Tied to Drop in Elective Early Delivery
Reduction in rate of elective inductions before 39 weeks, and in elective early-term cesareans
Efficacy of Wet Wrap Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis Undetermined
Wet wrap therapy may pose higher risk of local infections than topical steroids
Guidelines Updated for Management of PAD
New guidelines emphasize importance of structured exercise program, tailored to individual patients
AHA: LVAD Plus Intensive Drug Tx May Aid Heart Failure Patients
Small study suggests protocol could help avoid need for heart transplantation
USPSTF Advises Statins for Some Adults With No CVD History
Recommendation for those aged 40 to 75 years with one or more risk factor, 10-year risk of ≥10 percent
AHA: Omega-3s May Help Reduce BP in Young, Healthy Adults
Study found higher blood levels of fatty acids were linked with lower blood pressure
AHA: Survival Odds Up With Statins Before Cardiac Arrest
Those already taking statin medication more likely to be alive one year later
CHD Rates Down 20 Percent Since 1980s in the United States
Doctors, public health officials should begin focusing on heart health at ever-earlier ages
ACAAI: Many Colleges Lack Food Allergy Support
Lack of comprehensive support programs is a significant issue, allergists say
Women With GDM Have Elevated Risk of Future Cardiac Events
Increased risk of cardiovascular outcomes, even in the absence of type 2 diabetes mellitus
