2013 ASH: Yoga Helpful in Reducing BP
The Particulars: Yoga is becoming increasingly popular as a potential alternative or compliment to...
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2013 ASH: BP Levels Higher During Mobile Calls
The Particulars: Achieving accurate blood pressure (BP) measurements is essential to providing...
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2013 ASH: Providers Often Practice What They Preach For Hypertension
The Particulars: Previous research indicates that maintaining an ideal body weight, consuming a...
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APA 2013: Many Sessions to Focus on Diverse Populations
ARLINGTON, Va. (May 13, 2013) – The American Psychiatric Association’s 166th Annual Meeting, will...
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APA 2013: Special Research Track on Science of Addiction
ARLINGTON, Va. (May 10, 2013) – The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and APA have...
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New research is being presented at Hospital Medicine 2013, the annual meeting of the Society of Hospital Medicine, from May 16-19 in National Harbor, MD. Meeting Highlights Emergency to Internal Medicine Handoffs Targeted...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Newer Defib Leads Safe So Far
DENVER — Newer iterations of St. Jude defibrillator leads appear to have shed the problems that...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Imaging May Foretell Ablation Success
DENVER — Cardiac fibrosis measured on MRI appears to predict the success of ablation for atrial...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Continuous Warfarin Safer in Ablation
DENVER — Keeping warfarin (Coumadin) on board for an atrial fibrillation ablation procedure is...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Cryoablation May Not Need Full Anesthesia
DENVER — General anesthesia may not be necessary during cryoablation procedures for atrial...
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SCAI 2013: SYNTAX Boosts Multivessel CAD Outcomes
ORLANDO — Using the SYNTAX score to guide the choice of revascularization in patients with...
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2013 ASH Annual Scientific Meeting
New research is being presented at the 2013 annual scientific meeting of the American Society of...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Using Social Media to Locate AEDs
DENVER, May 10, 2013 – Social media may hold the key to improving outcomes of sudden cardiac...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Weekend & Evening ICD Implantation Outcomes
The Particulars: Previous research has suggested that a variety of factors may increase the risk...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Sex Hormones Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death
The Particulars: Sex hormones have been linked to significant effects on cardiovascular physiology...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Promise for Innovative Treatment of AF
DENVER, May 10, 2013 – New research presented at Heart Rhythm 2013, the Heart Rhythm Society’s...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Detecting Arrhythmias With Wireless Patches
The Particulars: The development of wireless detection systems has enabled clinicians to monitor...
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Breo Ellipta Approved to Treat COPD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate and...
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