AHA: Fried Food Intake Tied to Heart Failure Risk in Physicians
Eaten regularly, fried foods might boost chances as much as 68 percent
February 2015 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for February 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Hospital Design Has Little Effect on Patient Satisfaction
Aesthetics aren't as important as care from doctors, nurses, and staff, researchers note
Mitral Valve Repair Could Improve Mental Health
Researchers find procedure leads to reduced depression and anxiety
Treadmill-Based Fitness Score Can Predict 10-Year Survival
FIT Treadmill Score easily attainable from any standard exercise test
Excessive Blood Tests Could Raise Heart Surgery Morbidity
New research raises concerns about the risk of anemia and blood transfusions
Nuts, Including Peanut Butter, May Improve Longevity
Hints, but doesn't prove, they might reduce risk of death from cardiovascular disease, other causes
Invasive Strategy Improves Outcome in Elderly With ACS
Outcome better with coronary angiography for non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome
AMA: Key Steps for Minimizing Liability Risk in Telemedicine
Include defining minimum requirement necessary for establishing doctor-patient relationship
More Musculoskeletal Pain for Workers in Interventional Lab
Musculoskeletal pain highest among technicians and nurses; lower for physicians, trainees
