New data further suggest that stress does a number on the CV system

PTSD, acute stress reaction, and adjustment disorder increase risk for cardiovascular diseases, especially in the first year post diagnosis.

In endometrial cancer and SUI, concomitant surgery improves outcomes

TUCSON, ARIZ. – The biggest trick may be incorporating concomitant surgeries into the surgical work flow.

An HCV-infected population showed gaps in HBV testing, vaccination, and care

A cohort of HCV-infected patients showed a high prevalence of current or past HBV infection, but with gaps in HBV testing, care, and vaccination.

Survey finds psoriasis patients seek relief with alternative therapies

The majority said they used complementary and alternative medicines because “traditional medications did not help or had side effects.”

AAP, AHA push for policies limiting children’s sugary beverage consumption

The new policy statement focuses on local, state, and federal policies that can discourage sugary beverage intake in addition to counseling families.

Simple screening for risk of falling in elderly can guide prevention

NEW ORLEANS – Grip strength testing and the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale questionnaire may be best.

For patients with end-stage liver disease, acute care incurs steep costs

Mean end-of-life costs exceeded those for ischemic heart disease, diabetes, mental health disorders, and congestive heart failure. Only chronic renal disease cost more.

Clinical trials unavailable for more than half of all cancer patients

A review of studies that addressed barriers to clinical trial enrollment showed that no trial was available for 55.6% of patients.

MI, strokes spike during 30 days after cancer diagnosis

HONOLULU – During the first 30 days after a cancer diagnosis, the incidence of an MI or stroke jumped nearly 500%.

Eisenmenger syndrome is a minefield for unwary physicians

SNOWMASS, COLO. – Ordinarily routine interventions can quickly turn catastrophic in patients with Eisenmenger syndrome.

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