Cardiology

Updated pediatric blood pressure guidelines catch more kids at risk for heart disease

Posted by Reuters | Apr 22, 2019 | Reuters |

By Linda Carroll (Reuters Health) – Pediatric blood pressure guideline changes issued in 2017 increase the number of children diagnosed with high blood pressure, a new study finds. That means more kids will be identified...

Cardiology Practice Edition: April 2019

Posted by PhysWeekly | Apr 22, 2019 | Uncategorized |

Feature Article Conference Highlights: ACC 19 New research was presented at ACC.19, the annual American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, from March 16-18 in New Orleans. Asking Dr. MedLaw Patient...

Stress disorders tied to increased heart disease risk

Posted by Reuters | Apr 19, 2019 | Reuters |

By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – People who suffer from conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, a Swedish study suggests, and the risk may be greatest...

Most type 2 diabetes apps lack real-time advice on blood sugar management

Posted by Reuters | Apr 18, 2019 | Reuters |

(This April 16 story corrects paragraph 1 to indicate the study came from Singapore) By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Hundreds of smartphone apps promise to make managing type 2 diabetes easier, but very few offer...