Low Rate of ICD Implantation in Elderly, Despite Good Results
Age alone should not be a barrier, researchers say
Visit-to-Visit SBP Variability Not Linked to Major Cardiac Events
Findings in hypertensive patients with coronary artery disease
Lung Disease Under Radar for Many Long-Term Smokers
Many considered disease-free based on their spirometry results
Medical Identity Theft Incidents Increasing
Increase of 21.7 percent in incidents since last report; theft is costly to consumers
About 8 Percent of SLE Patients Have Pulmonary HTN
Patients have few cardiopulmonary symptoms; serum uric acid can predict presence of PH
Academic Detailing Could Boost Treatment of Tobacco Use
Increase in frequency of simple and complex components of tobacco treatment behaviors
Caution in Social Media Age: Self-Promotion Can Backfire
Too much self-promotion can offend others, researchers note
Medications Can Increase Risk of Heat-Related Illness
Mechanisms include diuresis and electrolyte imbalance, sedation and cognitive impairment
Six-Minute Walk Distance IDs Post-Lung Transplant Survival
Despite strong correlation, single dichotomous value has limited ability to predict outcomes
Hundreds Arrested Nationwide for Medicare/Medicaid Fraud
Many arrested were alleged to be involved in scams focused on Medicare's drug benefit
