MI Incidence Down With CT Angiography in Suspected CAD
But no reduction in mortality, cardiac hospitalizations for CCTA versus functional stress testing
Overall Breast Cancer Incidence Up for Some in 2005-2014
Incidence up for Asian/Pacific Islanders, non-Hispanic blacks, Hispanics, not non-Hispanic whites
Opioid Manufacturers to Provide Doctor Training
74 manufacturers of immediate-release opioids notified that drugs will be subject to requirements
Hirsutism Strongly Predicts Metabolic Dysfunction in PCOS
Most common cutaneous finding in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Legal Cannabis Use Common Among Cancer Patients
Legalization increases likelihood of use; most want information about the drug from their doctors
State Laws Can Promote Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Mandating health care providers to offer screening increases screening rates, linkage to care
Tdap Given in Pregnancy Protects Infants From Pertussis
Multivariable vaccine effectiveness estimate 77.7 percent for Tdap administered during third trimester
Skipping Breakfast Tied to Increased Odds of Atherosclerosis
Odds of noncoronary, generalized atherosclerosis up independent of traditional, dietary CV risk factors
September 2017 Briefing – OBGYN & Women’s Health
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in OBGYN & Women's Health for September 2017. This roundup...
Meditation May Help With Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Given low cost and risk, meditation may be viable adjunct to guideline-directed treatment
