Two randomized trials reveal favorable outcomes but procedural complications, more intracranial hemorrhages with endovascular therapy
More Readmissions Seen in Younger Women Than Men After Acute MI
Difference may be due to a higher prevalence of cardiac risk factors and comorbidities in women versus men, authors suggest
ECG Anomalies May Affect Accuracy of Smartwatch A-Fib Diagnosis
Nondiagnostic tracings and false positives seen with smartwatch algorithm detection of AF in those with cardiac anomalies
Patient Care Delayed at Large Hospital Chain After Ransomware Attack
Attack on CommonSpirit Health, the fourth-largest U.S. health system, led to delays in surgeries, patient care, and appointments
Teen Patients Have Positive Long-Term Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery
Significant reductions in weight and comorbidities are seen 10+ years after surgery
EPA Could Get Tough on Leaded Fuel in Airplanes
Agency’s action is the latest in a series of moves by the U.S. federal government to curb lead pollution
Cumulative U.S. Economic Loss From Smoking Equals 4.3 Percent of GDP
On average, states lost $1,100 per capita income annually from cigarette smoking
Telmisartan Does Not Improve Six-Minute Walk Distance in PAD
Six-minute walk distance not improved with telmisartan versus placebo in patients with lower-extremity peripheral arterial disease
Move to Zero-Emission Trucks Could Save 66,000 U.S. Lives
Authors of a new report say eliminating diesel-powered trucks would also eliminate nearly 2 million asthma attacks, 8.5 million lost workdays
Most Safety Signals Reported to FDA Lead to Regulatory Action
Regulatory actions by the FDA were corroborated by at least one relevant published research study for 17 of 57 resolved safety signals