More Evidence of Abdominal Fat, Poor Cardiovascular Health Link
Adipose tissue imaging may outperform body mass index for cardiovascular risk assessment
Little to No Benefit Found for Colonoscopy After Age 75
But risk for adverse events low
Disabling Injury, Illness Less Likely for Elderly Who Exercise
And likely to recover more quickly if injury or illness occurs
Review: 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists Cut Peri-Op Shivering
5-HT3RAs also reduce post-op nausea and vomiting, but not bradycardia, hypotension
USPSTF Recommends BP Screening for Preeclampsia
Substantial net benefit for preeclampsia screening with BP measurements throughout pregnancy
Negative Effects Seen With Video Gaming 9+ Hours/Week
Benefits seen with one hour a week, but behavioral problems appear to rise at nine hours a week
Both Statin, Non-Statin Therapies Effective for Lowering LDL
Dietary changes, other meds, and even surgery can lower cardiovascular risk similarly to statins
Achieving Optimal Medical Tx Before PCI Beneficial in CAD
Significant reduction in subsequent cardiac events for patients achieving OMT before stent implantation
Number of COPD Cases Expected to Increase Through 2030
Expected increase of >150 percent; anticipated increase of 185 percent in burden of inpatient care
Mercury Exposure Cancels Cognitive Benefits of Exercise
Aerobic exercise benefits cognition, but not after high levels of prenatal mercury exposure
