Medications Can Increase Risk of Heat-Related Illness
Mechanisms include diuresis and electrolyte imbalance, sedation and cognitive impairment
Hundreds Arrested Nationwide for Medicare/Medicaid Fraud
Many arrested were alleged to be involved in scams focused on Medicare's drug benefit
Risk Score IDs One-Year Mortality in Elderly With NSTE-ACS
Risk score can identify patients most likely to benefit from an invasive approach
FDA: Improved Artificial Heart Valve Approved
Changes designed to minimize leaks
Virtual Credit Card Fees Amount to 3 to 5 Percent of Payments
Physicians often unaware of revenue lost to VCCs; AMA advocating for more transparency
Left Atrial Appendage Closure Beneficial in Nonvalvular A-Fib
Fewer hemorrhagic strokes, cardiovascular or unexplained deaths, nonprocedural bleeding
Chromosomally Inherited HHV-6 Linked to Elevated Risk of Angina
Researchers note that only 1 percent of people may be affected
Testosterone + Fenofibrate Yields Strongest Effect on Cardio Risks
Findings in older men with high cholesterol and low testosterone
HRQoL Outcomes Not Improving for Transapical TAVR
Despite more experience, outcomes not improving for transapical transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Review Examines Inappropriate Prescribing of IV Fluids
Most common type of inappropriate prescribing is incorrect volumes and types of fluids
