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News
FDA expands sacubitril/valsartan indication to embrace some HFpEF
The newly approved labeling for sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) is simply for “chronic heart failure” but almost teasingly adds, “the benefits are...
Conference Coverage
Women and ACS: Focus on typical symptoms to improve outcomes
Strict guideline adherence could reverse the poorer acute coronary syndrome outcomes in women. Chest pain “is pretty much equal between men and...
From the Journals
Coffee lowers heart failure risk in unique study
A machine-learning study of three observational trials finds that caffeinated coffee consumption may reduce the risk for heart failure.
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Cardiac activity not uncommon after lifesaving measures stop
ECG and blood pressure monitoring identified resumption of cardiac activity in 14% of patients, all occurring in the 5 minutes after pulselessness...
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PCPs play a small part in low-value care spending
Study indicates waste was widely distributed among specialties.
News
Updated ACC decision pathway embraces new heart failure treatment strategies
The ACC’s updated decision pathway aims to close the substantial gap between current practice and unmet opportunities for inhibiting HFrEF...
From the Journals
To D or not to D? Vitamin D doesn’t reduce falls in older adults
A study of wide-ranging vitamin D dosing finds no reduction in risk of falls, while high doses may even increase risk. But editorialist says check...
Feature
New residency matching sets record, says NRMP
The MSMP offered 5,734 positions this year, and 5,208 (90.8%) were successfully filled.
Latest News
Biden chooses California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to head HHS
Although his public health experience is limited, he served on the Congressional Ways and Means Committee overseeing health-related issues.
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Medicare finalizes 2021 physician pay rule with E/M changes
“This finalized policy marks the most significant updates to E/M codes in 30 years, reducing burden on doctors imposed by the coding system and...
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New AHA scientific statement on menopause and CVD risk
An AHA scientific statement aims to raise awareness of healthcare providers and women about the menopause transition as a time of increasing heart...