Cardiology

New research indicates that blood pressure at age 17 can predict hypertension in early adulthood, and that teenage boys are much more likely than girls to develop the condition in early adulthood.

Mayo Clinic not only wants to spur "effective application of social media tools" throughout its organization, but also to challenge the healthcare industry as a whole to sue social media tools to "improve health globally."

On July 14, 2010, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued a proposed rule containing modifications to the privacy standards, security standards, and enforcement regulations under HIPAA.

Nanotechnologies may soon be used to deliver targeted doses of medicine, treat wounds, and deliver pain-free flu shots and other vaccinations.

When it comes to obesity, patients want a quick fix. But there's no easy way to lose weight; it takes willpower, sensible food choices, and exercise.

A recent analysis of recruiting trends for hospital systems and medical groups indicates that hiring of physicians is expected to grow this year.

JUPITER study results, stent risks, and other key cardiology-related announcements, research results, and news stories.

A computer model shows that preoperative MRSA screening of cardiac surgery patients provides economic value to third-party payers and hospitals.

Guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology recommend using diffusion MRI over noncontrast CT for the diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke within 12 hours of onset.

94 percent of physicians interviewed using smartphones to communicate, manage personal and business workflows, and access medical information

Obama announced the news today at Oriole Park, home of the Baltimore Orioles, and will throw an opening pitch tonight to emphasize the initiative.

I don't consider myself a "green" fanatic, but I do recycle. So when I see someone wasting paper it drives me crazy; there go more trees.

Last Wednesday, the White House announced new regulations that will require all health insurance plans to provide certain preventive services at no cost to patients.

Ambulances can use wireless electrocardiograms and mobile technology to send EKG readings ahead to the hospital, which can decrease heart attack mortality rate.

Dr. Pullen examines the laws that exist in 48 states that prevent individuals from being persecuted for stopping to help at the scene of an accident.

Conflicting data prevented an advisory committee to the FDA from pulling Avandia completely from the market, but changes are coming and none of it looks all that good for GlaxoSmithKline.

On June 24, 2010, the ONC published the temporary EHR certification program final rule.

A study shows that although physicians agree they have an obligation to report impaired or incompetent colleagues, nearly one in three would decline to do so.

Reaction to the final ruling on "meaningful use" within the healthcare community was quick and varied.

Six months later, living conditions for thousands of Haitians remain dire.

The final rule on the definition and requirements for demonstrating meaningful use of EHRs to qualify for federal incentives has been issued, and for doctors, it means more flexibility.

The increasing number of health-related smartphone apps has health professionals growing more concerned about the quality of the information provided.

The number of deaths related to poor diet and physical inactivity is on the rise, prompting the advisory committee that helps shape the nation's dietary guidelines to change its focus.

The iMedicalApps team reviews the Echocardiography Atlas iPhone app.

Increasing use of EHRs and other digital technologies could lead to higher case loads for primary care physicians and specialists, and less time spent with sales reps, according to a new survey.

New research shows stroke patients benefit from organized care no matter the stroke etiology.

Patient-physician e-mail messaging can improve the quality of care for patients with diabetes and hypertension, according to new research from Kaiser Permanente.

AgaMatrix, a maker of popular blood glucose monitors, is planning on releasing a connectivity package to interface their Jazz Meter with Apple's iPhone.

The healthcare IT vendor community is shifting its attention to Republican candidates in anticipation of the 2012 election.

The app is "aimed squarely at patients," according to iMedical Apps editors, enabling them to learn about the medical center and affiliated doctors.