CDI: Making the Case for Better Prevention Efforts

Nov 7, 2012

Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a common and sometimes fatal healthcare–associated...

AHA Scientific Sessions 2012: Aspirin Use & Recurrent VTE

Nov 7, 2012

The Particulars: Aspirin is commonly prescribed to patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE). The...

AHA Scientific Sessions 2012: Examining Follow-Up Costs for Angioplasty

Nov 7, 2012

The Particulars: In recent years, hospitals have increasingly begun offering angioplasty in house...

AHA Scientific Sessions 2012: Comparing Revascularization Approaches in Patients With Diabetes & CAD

Nov 7, 2012

The Particulars: Few studies have explored outcomes after PCI or CABG among patients with diabetes...

AHA Scientific Sessions 2012: Can Daily Multivitamins Prevent CVD?

Nov 7, 2012

The Particulars: Studies suggest that many patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) or...

A Consensus on Cath Lab Patient Flow

Nov 7, 2012

The atmosphere of a catheterization laboratory poses challenges to maintaining and prioritizing...

AHA Scientific Sessions 2012: Experimental Combination Drug Yields Cardiovascular Benefits

Nov 7, 2012

The Particulars: Researchers believe that fixed-dose combination therapy for cardiovascular...

Colonoscopy Practices & Perceptions Among Endoscopists

Nov 7, 2012

Previous research has shown that fatigue is an underestimated cause of underperformance among...

FDA Approves Propel Mini for Chronic Sinusitis

Nov 6, 2012

Intersect ENT, Inc., an innovator in treatment solutions for ear, nose and throat clinicians and...

FDA Approves Xeljanz for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Nov 6, 2012

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Xeljanz (tofacitinib) to treat adults with...

Considering Brain Function in Early Treatment of Childhood Obesity

Nov 6, 2012

Investigators from New York suggest that brain function be evaluated when deciding upon early...

For the Elderly, CMV Ups Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Nov 6, 2012

Among elderly patients, cytomegalovirus (CMV) appears to be significantly associated with various indicators of glucose regulation. A small European analysis found that elderly patients with CMV were more likely to have type 2...

The Effect of Slightly Elevated Albumin

Nov 6, 2012

Any degree of measurable albuminuria appears to bear significant cardiovascular risk among...

A New App From the American Diabetes Association

Nov 6, 2012

The American Diabetes Association has launched a mobile app for iOS and Android users. Designed for easy reading and browsing on an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, the app allows users to read the newest full-text articles...