Cardiology

One of the key issues in the treating elderly patients with HF is assessing and managing frailty--an issue many cardiologists don't hear much about.

Subjects with the highest urinary cortisol levels had a five-fold increased risk of dying of cardiovascular disease.

Hyponatremia is a common electrolyte problem that is dangerous if ignored or treated improperly.

Mihai Gheorghiade, MD, discusses the relationship between acute heart failure and hyponatremia.

After a well-informed morning session on day one at mHealth's San Diego conference, the afternoon brought an intensified focus on SMS (otherwise known as text messaging) and how it can be used to benefit the health of patients.

On the afternoon of mHealth's second day, one presentations really stood out and warranted some more reflection; it was the presentation of a social networking site for teens aimed at preventing/combating obesity. The site is called BodiMojo and the presenters were Tara Cousineau, PhD and Carol Torgan, PhD.

Day 2 at the mHealth conference in San Diego featured some discussion on Meaningful Use, EHRs, mobile applications, and much more.

Janet Richard Events of Harvard Medical School presented in utero and early childhood development and the effects of diabetes risk at the 2010 ADA conference.

Stephen Brunton, MD, discusses recent clinical trials and the role of blood pressure, lipid and glycemic control in patients with diabetes.

Desmond Bohn, MC, BCH, discusses his editorial, "The Problem of Acute Hyponatremia in Hospitalized Children."

Just about the only disappointment on day one mHealth's 2010 conference in San Diego so far has been the weather.

Two new iPhone applications aim to facilitate medical transcription and handling phone calls, activities that still occupy the bulk of time for many physicians.

Obese patients implanted with GI Dynamics' EndoBarrier lost an average of 49.5 pounds, and significantly reduced HbA1c and total cholesterol levels.

Researchers have developed a technique to measure cortisol levels in hair in order to determine a patient's risk for acute myocardial infarction.

A comparison of low-dose fondaparinux to standard dose in non-STEMI patients during percutaneous coronary intervention did not result in any significant reductions in bleeding rates or complications, according to a JAMA report.

Location-based social media applications are growing rapidly in popularity and appear to be here to stay. But how can the healthcare industry leverage these application to improve consumers' health?

Though CCHIT will continue to certify EHRs for the ONC, they won't be the only organization doing so.

Findings from a new study indicate that African Americans are at in increased risk of developing stent thrombosis after drug-eluting stent implantation, even after adjusting for socioeconomic factors and comorbidities.

Following the DASH diet can reduce blood pressure, lower bad cholesterol, and decrease 10-year-risk of heart attack.

The oral blood thinner apixaban prevents stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation who are not suitable candidates for treatment with warfarin.

The British Columbia Medical Association and its parent body, the Canadian Medical Association, are lobbying for a Mixed Martial Arts Fighting ban for multiple reasons.

Through research, a team of scientists have isolated a molecule that can shut down a dysfunctional immune response that causes deadly hemorrhagic shock.

One of the great lists released each year is Time's 50 Best Websites. No matter what your interests are, you are guaranteed to find at least a couple gems each year. As we take a look at this year's list, we turn our attention toward the top picks for Health & Fitness, and throw out a couple HCPLive nominees that we think should have made the list.

Patients with left ventricular dysfunction and coronary artery disease do not benefit from preventive balloon pump support during angioplasty.

The Effective Health Care Program of the AHRQ has released summary guides for clinicians and consumers that discuss adjunctive therapy options for patients with stable coronary heart disease.

Dr. Lubin on physicians' acceptance of death as a part of medical practice and a habit shared by many of his colleagues: reading the obituaries.

Dyspnea, or difficulty breathing, is a key symptom in acute heart failure. Lack of relief can result in longer hospital stays and poorer outcomes.