How Cardiologists Can Build a More Valuable Practice
As reimbursement shifts to outpatient care, cardiologists are reexamining private practice—here’s how to build one that lasts.
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Drug Protects Mice from Heart Failure Post-Heart Attack
Cedars-Sinai investigators identify a potential way to avert heart failure for survivors of heart attacks.
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Wristband Could Help Improve Fitness by Making Exercise Feel Easier
The device, inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, uses gentle nerve stimulation to lower heart rate and perceived effort during exercise while speeding up recovery.
Fracture Prevention with Denosumab May Come at Cardiovascular Cost in Dialysis Patients
Denosumab for osteoporosis reduced fracture risk by 45% but raised the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events by 36% in dialysis-dependent patients, prompting calls for further research.
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Heart Health Benefits of Coffee Depend on When You Drink It
Researchers find that when you drink coffee matters, with timing influencing reductions in heart disease and death risk.
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Investigational Drug Targets Sleep Apnea and Nocturnal Hypertension
A phase 2 trial will evaluate the drug’s potential to reduce upper airway obstruction and nocturnal hypertension in patients with moderate-to-severe OSA.
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Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of New Heart Disease and Diabetes Cases
A new study reveals that sugary drinks contribute to 3.4 million new cases of diabetes and heart disease annually worldwide.
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Women With Heart Disease More Likely to Develop Late-Stage Breast Cancer
Women with advanced or metastatic breast cancer at diagnosis are more likely to have pre-existing cardiovascular disease, versus those with early-stage cancer.
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A Daily Coffee Habit May Help People With AFib Stay Sharp
Having up to or more than five cups of coffee daily may help cognitive function in people with the irregular heart rhythm.
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