Air Pollution May Contribute to High Anxiety
Possibly, one study suggests, while another links pollution to increased stroke risk
FDA Warns Against Amiodarone Use With Hepatitis C Meds
Adding ledipasvir/sofosbuvir or sofosbuvir to amiodarone could cause symptomatic bradycardia
Meds Not Stents in Patients With Intracranial Arterial Stenosis
Use of medical therapy appears safer for narrowed brain arteries, researchers say
Revised Guidelines Released for Peds Cardiology Fellowship
Societies release revised training guidelines, updating 2005 guidelines
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Tied to Less DM, Despite Other Risks
Findings regardless of demographic characteristics and baseline risk factors
Electronic Solutions Underway for Rx Prior Authorizations
Two technology companies offering solutions that embed electronic PA in e-prescribing process
Handheld Echocardiography Ups Rheumatic Heart Dz Detection
Auscultation alone is poor screening test; handheld echocardiography significantly improves detection
Public Outcomes Reporting Tied to Lower PCI Rates for Acute MI
Findings in large regional study of acute MI show higher in-hospital mortality in reporting states
In-Clinic Health Coaching Improves Cardiometabolic Health
Participants receiving health coaching by medical assistants have improved hemoglobin A1c, LDL
ACC Releases Latest Training Recs for Cardiology Fellows
COCATS 4 updates training recommendations and includes communication, practice-based learning
