Stress-Management Interventions May Aid Health Care Workers
Review generally revealed low-certainty evidence, particularly for longer-term effects
Atopic Dermatitis Tied to Higher Venous Thromboembolism Risk
While absolute risk difference is small, higher risk seen for both deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Increase Stroke Risk at an Earlier Age
Highest risk and earliest onset seen in those with more than one affected pregnancy
Dual Chamber Leadless Pacemaker System Safe, Provides Pacing
Leadless dual-chamber pacemaker met primary safety and performance end points at three months
Five-Year Composite Outcome Similar for TiNO-Coated Stent, Everolimus-Eluting Stents
In patients with acute coronary syndrome, decrease seen in cardiac death, MI, stent thrombosis with TiNO-coated stent, which was offset by increase in target lesion revascularization
Very Low-Carb Diet Improves Risk Factors in Adults With Comorbidities
Greater improvements seen for blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and weight control versus DASH diet
Quadriceps Strength Linked to Lower Risk for Heart Failure After AMI
High quadriceps isometric strength level significantly linked to lower risk for developing heart failure among heart attack patients
Bariatric Surgery Tied to Less Medication Use Over 15 or More Years
Patients use fewer lipid-lowering, cardiovascular, and antidiabetic medications after bariatric surgery versus patients not undergoing surgery
Huge Mass of Sargassum Seaweed Is Targeting Florida’s Coast, With Hazards to Health
When decomposing, sargassum can release ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, which is toxic
Higher Poststroke Glucose Levels Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline
However, no associations seen for blood pressure or cholesterol levels
