Cardiology
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Autism linked to problems with cardiovascular health
Children with autism were almost twice as likely as their peers to develop diabetes and high blood pressure.
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Novel resuscitation for patients with nonshockable rhythms in cardiac arrest
CPR has been life saving for 60 years the way we’ve performed it, but probably only in a very small percentage of cases.
Livin' on the MDedge
The longevity gene: Healthy mutant reverses heart aging
Plus: Poor sleep may be paranormal, and a chatbot may be ready for medical school.
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Canadian guidance recommends reducing alcohol consumption
Consuming no drinks per week has benefits.
From the Journals
AHA scientific statement on rapid evaluation for suspected TIA
A key aim of the statement is to help clinicians properly risk-stratify patients with suspected TIA.
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Will your smartphone be the next doctor’s office?
A fingertip pressed against a phone’s camera lens can measure a heart rate.
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Can siRNA improve compliance in patients with hypertension?
Many approaches have been explored in recent years to make life easier for patients living with chronic conditions.
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What is the optimal pad position in transcutaneous pacing?
Transvenous pacing is typically the most effective therapy for unstable bradycardia but it is invasive, takes some time to perform.
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A remote mountain bike crash forces a doctor to take knife in hand
An emergency medicine doctor stops mountain biking to help a man lying on a trail, not moving but occasionally breathing.
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Spikes out: A COVID mystery
A new study does a great job of...
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Atrial fibrillation: Sex differences and modifiable risk factors
Experts examine to what extent greater height explains the differences in AF risk between men and women.