Malaria Drug Protects Fetuses from Zika Infection
Devastating consequences of Zika virus infection are suffered in the womb, where the virus can...
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Month: July 2017
Hospitalizations for Heart Failure on the Decline; Disparities Remain for Blacks and Men
The number of people hospitalized for heart failure in the United States declined about 30 percent...
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American Heart Association: Renewed Trend in Movie Tobacco Scenes Disturbing
American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following comments on a new study released...
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Making the Case for Suicide Screening in Emergency Departments
According to recent data, the suicide rate in the United States has risen by almost 30% over the...
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Follow-Up & Drug Adherence After Acute Myocardial Infarction
Each year in the United States, about 1 million Americans are hospitalized for acute myocardial...
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Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Preserves Memory, Protects Brain Against Alzheimer’s
The Mediterranean diet, rich in plant-based foods, is associated with a variety of health...
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Analyzing Emergency Department Mortality Trends
According to the most recent data from the CDC, more than 136 million people visit the emergency...
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The Presence of Your Smartphone Reduces Brain Power, Study Shows
Your cognitive capacity is significantly reduced when your smartphone is within reach — even...
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Health Insurance Expansion via Obamacare Linked to Fewer Cardiac Arrests
A sudden catastrophic loss of heart function, or cardiac arrest, occurred significantly less among...
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15 Books Every Healthcare Professional Should Read
by Emily Walters Do you want to offer your patients better care, increase your own industry...
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Youth Tobacco Product Use, Including E-Cigarettes, Drops During 2015-2016
The number of middle and high school students who say they are current tobacco users – defined as...
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Flu Shot Less Effective for Obese Adults
Although influenza vaccines are currently the best forms of protection to safeguard people against...
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One in Six Taking Blood-Thinning Drugs May Not Be Getting Right Dose
Almost 1 in 6 of the millions of Americans on the new blood-thinning medications for atrial...
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Personalizing Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosis
Coronary artery disease (CAD) causes one in seven deaths among Americans, and diagnosis can be...
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“Brazilian butt lift” takes another life
Last year I blogged about a cosmetic surgeon in Florida named Osak Omulepu who had several bad...
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