Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Over Cancer Risk
Recall due to the presence of nitrosamine impurities, classified as potential carcinogens
AEDs in Houses Improve Outcomes for Cardiac Arrest With Shockable Rhythm
Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio was $4,481,659 per quality-adjusted life-year for AED in a private home
Statins Not Tied to Cognitive Decline in Patients Receiving Doxorubicin
No worsening seen in cognitive function over 24 months among patients with lymphoma or breast cancer receiving doxorubicin
Radiofrequency Renal Denervation Lowers BP in CKD Stage 3a, b
Reductions seen in office systolic blood pressure for those in no-CKD, stage 3a CKD, and stage 3b CKD groups
~1 Percent of U.S. Docs Sponsored for H-1B Visas in Fiscal Year 2024
Counties with highest poverty level and rural counties had higher percentage of H-1B-sponsored physicians
Following MVPA Guidelines Provides Greater CHD Benefit for Women Than Men
CHD risk reduction of 30 percent reported with 250 minutes/week of MVPA for women, while men need 530 minutes/week for same benefits
Guidance Updated for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
Specific recommendations made for adult, pediatric, neonatal life support; resuscitation education; systems of care
Early Menopause Linked to Higher Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
27 percent increased relative risk for metabolic syndrome seen among women with early versus late menopause
Cardioprotective Effects of Semaglutide Independent of Adiposity
Greater waist circumference reduction at week 20 linked to lower subsequent MACE risk for those receiving semaglutide
Taking Most of Daily Steps in Longer Bouts Beneficial
Findings seen among persons taking fewer than recommended number of steps per day
