Cancer patients, survivors face increased risk of heart disease deaths
(Reuters Health) – Many cancer patients and survivors die from heart disease rather than from their tumors, especially if they…
Cannabis tied to severe heart attack risk in younger adults
(Reuters Health) – Teens and young adults who use cocaine, amphetamines and cannabis are more likely to be hospitalized for…
Hospitals treat patients without admitting them, to avoid penalties
(Reuters Health) – Hospitals appear to be treating Medicare patients in emergency departments (EDs) and observation areas to avoid readmissions…
Former U.S. pro football players may face increased risk of heart rhythm problem
(Reuters Health) – Former players from the National Football League may face an increased risk of a type of irregular…
Amarin’s Vascepa cuts occurrence of serious heart problems 30 percent: study
(Reuters) – A high dose of Amarin Corp’s Omega-3 drug Vascepa significantly reduced the occurrence of first and subsequent heart…
FDA approves generic valsartan amid drug shortage
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it had approved a new generic version of blood…
Racial disparities seen in U.S. heart rhythm treatment
(Reuters Health) – Black patients in the U.S. with atrial fibrillation – an irregular heart rhythm – are less likely…
Defibrillator vest fails test because many heart attack survivors wouldn’t wear it
(Reuters Health) – Patients who have just survived a heart attack and consequently have a dangerously-weak heart face a high…
Oily fish still a good habit for heart health, U.S. doctors say
(Reuters Health) – People who eat at least two servings a week of oily fish like salmon, mackerel, herring and…