Deaths Due to Smoking Underestimated in U.S.
Each year, 60,000 more smokers die from causes associated with smoking, researchers say
AMA: Use American Heart Month to Focus on Patients’ BP
AMA provides three questions for physicians to ask when measuring blood pressure
More Donor Hearts Discarded Even As Need Grows
Uniform guidelines needed that specify which hearts are acceptable for transplantation, experts say
Low Childhood Vitamin D Levels May Up Adult CVD Risk
Chances of atherosclerosis were higher in those who did not get enough of the vitamin when young
ICDs May Provide Little Benefit When Implanted Over Age 70
ICDs lead to extended survival in those at high risk for sudden cardiac death, less so for those over 70
Americans’ Complementary Health Approaches Changing
Yoga practice and fish oil use up, some other supplement use down
Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking May Be Overestimated
Not all factors considered in previous studies, researchers say
Seven Tips Help Doctors Prepare for Meaningful Use Audits
Best way to prepare for an audit is to assume it will happen and make sure MU requirements are met
ACC/AHA Risk Score No Better for Identifying Elevated CAC in RA
Ten-year risk score no better than Framingham Risk Score, Reynolds Risk Score
FDA OKs Device to Help Prevent Procedure-Related Stroke
Transcarotid system designed to help prevent stroke during stent and angioplasty procedures
