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High-risk patients with aortic stenosis treated with a minimally invasive approach for aortic valve replacement fared as well as their surgical counterparts.

Dr. Poulin discusses his poster which is a cost analysis of patients in an atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure trial.

Restless legs syndrome has a cardiac connection: left ventricular hypertrophy.

Dr. Alexander Goehler explains that due an increase in longevity of HIV-infected patients, cardiovascular issues are becoming more prevalent.

Taking antidepressants may have an adverse effect on blood vessels, researchers report in a unique "twin study of middle-aged men."

Dr. Chesebro discusses his opinion about payment reform under ObamaCare.

Regular aerobic exercisers can turn back the heart's clock, according to a study that provides "MRI" evidence of reversible changes in left ventricular mass.

In this podcast, Dr. Joe Kim discusses some of the sessions and important issues he will be covering at this year's ACC Conference.

Developmental and anatomical factors can make diagnosing and treating injuries in adolescent athletes a challenge.

Miscommunication, medication errors, and lack of follow-up during handoffs can lead to rehospitalization and other poor outcomes.

At Pri-Med Southwest, Bill Frist, MD, calls on physicians to lead by example in improving the health of the vulnerable and poor of the world.

Session at Pri-Med Southwest focuses on the current epidemiology of pertussis and updated vaccine recommendations.

Session at Pri-Med Southwest focuses on diagnosing and treating atopic dermatitis and other conditions in children.

Keynote on second day of Pri-Med says that primary care is at the heart of the push to provide high-quality, lower-cost medical care.

At Pri-Med Southwest, Frank Domino, MD, discussed the dangers of vitamin D deficiency and recommended screening and supplementation for at-risk patients.

At Pri-Med Southwest, Frank Domino, MD, discussed the benefits of using motivational interviewing techniques when counseling patients on weight loss.

John Goodson, MD, opened Pri-Med Southwest 2011 with a keynote address highlighting primary care innovation and advocacy and advice for future success.

Scheduling, session topics, keynote speakers, and other information for physicians planning to attend Pri-Med Southwest 2011.

The clinical features of microscopic colitis may overlap with those of ulcerative colitis and other bowel conditions.

Issues of health literacy and numeracy come into play when identifying the best strategies for explaining the risk associated with treatments for IBD.

Several predictors may help clinicians determine which patients with IBD are at risk for more severe disease and potential complications.

Although treatment for IBD is expensive, adherence reduces hospitalizations, complications, and other factors that increase the cost of care.

When IBD patients experience loss of response to therapy, the decision to escalate the dose or switch to other drugs depends on a number of factors.

What is the proper balance between mucosal healing and symptom control in treating patients with IBD?

Symptoms, not mucosal healing, should be the endpoint used in clinical practice to assess outcomes of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Novel biologics in development may provide alternatives to current standards of care in treating patients with refractory inflammatory bowel disease.

Adverse complications associated with IBD treatment may be uncommon, but awareness of these potential side effects is essential for proper management.

Defining, measuring, and tracking the care gastroenterologists provide to patients with IBD will improve the quality and consistency of care.

Most at-risk IBD patients have not received recommended vaccinations, even though 80% of these patients have visited their doctor in the last year.