Tobacco Cessation Programs May Up Quit Rates in Cancer Patients
Study reveals high tobacco abstinence rates remain consistent with the help of counseling, therapy
Insomnia Symptoms Associated With Increased Risk of CVD
Adults with individual symptoms, all three symptoms have increased risk for CVD, IHD, ischemic stroke
AHA: Vitamin D, Omega-3 Do Not Cut Heart Failure Hospitalization
However, marine n-3 supplementation appears to reduce recurrent heart failure hospitalization
AHA: Risk for Death Cuts Benefit of Oral Anticoagulants for A-Fib
Findings seen among older patients with incident atrial fibrillation receiving warfarin or apixaban
Invasive Melanoma Incidence Decreasing in Teens, Young Adults
From 2006 to 2015, melanoma rates increased among adults ≥40 years, decreased in younger populations
Cannabis Use Disorder Up With Recreational Pot Legalization
Past-year cannabis use disorder increased among those aged 12 to 17 years, those aged 26 years and older
Smartwatch App Shows Promise for Identifying Atrial Fibrillation
Among those notified of irregular pulse, positive predictive value 0.84 for observing a-fib on ECG
Syringe Exchange Program Has Positive Impact on HIV Diagnoses
Estimated 10,592 HIV diagnoses averted in Philadelphia, 1,891 diagnoses in Baltimore over 10 years
Health Groups Urge President to Ban All Flavored E-Cigarettes
Public health advocates launch television, print, and social media campaign
Injecting Illegal Drugs Ups Risk for Death After Heart Surgery
Those who inject drugs have twice the chance of having to undergo subsequent surgery from infective endocarditis
