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Risk Factors for Heart Disease Tied to Patterns on Cardiac MRI
View PostFactors at Midlife May Predict Health Trajectory in Women
Factors linked to health declines include higher BMI, lower level of education, current smoking, osteoarthritis, depression, CVDMONDAY, Jan. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Factors in women at midlife associated with …
In Breakthrough Transplant, Man Receives Genetically Modified Pig Heart
The Maryland heart patient is still doing well three days after the procedure was performedTUESDAY, Jan. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In a medical first, doctors from the University of …
Breastfeeding May Reduce Maternal Cardiovascular Risk
View PostSenate Committee Backs Califf Nomination to Head FDA
Among those who voted against Califf’s nomination were Democrats who expressed concerns about his links to pharmaceutical companies
Supreme Court Blocks Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers
Mandate was a crucial component of the White House plan to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic
Comprehensive Approach Advised for Managing CV Risk in T2DM
In addition to managing all cardiovascular risk factors, providers must consider social determinants of health
Preventive Aspirin Should Be Based on Benefit, Not Age
View PostStatin Use May Be Safely Continued During Pregnancy
Higher risk seen for low birth weight and preterm birth with statins, but no tie to congenital anomalies