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ACC Releases Latest Training Recs for Cardiology Fellows
COCATS 4 updates training recommendations and includes communication, practice-based learning
Patient Status at ICU Discharge, Not Timing, Predicts Survival
After adjustment for markers of illness severity at discharge, time of discharge does not predict survival
In-Clinic Health Coaching Improves Cardiometabolic Health
Participants receiving health coaching by medical assistants have improved hemoglobin A1c, LDL
Strength Training May Cut Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Asian Workers
Association stronger in male and female workers aged 50 and older than in younger workers
Antipsychotics May Up Risk of Premature Death in Dementia
Risk dose-dependent among patients taking newer, more commonly used antipsychotics
FDA Approves Cholbam for Rare Bile Acid Synthesis Disorders
Drug is approved as an oral treatment for children aged 3 weeks and older, and adults
Incremental Innovation Impedes Progress on Generic Insulin
Insulin has evolved through incremental improvements, with innovations in safety, efficacy
Mongersen Linked to Improved Remission in Crohn’s Disease
Markedly higher rates of remission, clinical response among those receiving mongersen versus placebo
Social Class, Race Biases Don’t Impact Surgical Decisions
Most respondents have implicit race, social class biases; these don't impact clinical assessments
American College of Cardiology, March 14-16
The American College of Cardiology's 64th Annual Scientific Session & Expo The annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology was held from...
