Cardiology

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.

The BP oil spill has been in the news for so long that many people have become numb to the reports coming out of the Gulf Coast. But health advisers have begun to turn their attention to the impact that the spill will have on those who have been close to the devastated region.

Today, it's all about sexting, COPPA, and children's online privacy. Who knows what issues we'll have to face tomorrow?

Do unresolved issues surrounding performance, reliability, and security make data-intensive applications like EHRs poor candidates for the cloud?

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Is your practice losing thousands of dollars each month by being too cautious with coding and billing?

With possible tax increases looming, what can physicians do to safeguard their hard-earned income?

Patients who receive recommended treatment for atrial fibrillation earlier face lower risk of stroke and other serious secondary side effects. A patient's CHADS2 score is a reliable indicator of stroke risk.

Aaron Greenspan, MD created the only in-theater gastroenterology service in Afghanistan, but had to fight through red tape for 17 months to get there.