New research on cigarette smoking uncovers the dangers of low-level smoking, how long it takes to get back to baseline health after quitting Light smokers, consuming 2-5 cigarettes daily, were found to be more than twice as likely to experience serious health problems...
The content discusses updated medical guidance regarding the use of steroids to prevent reactions to contrast media. It states that routinely pre-treating patients with steroids for a history of contrast hypersensitivity reactions is not recommended. Medical studies...
QTc Prolongation: Risks & Emergency Management GuideQTc prolongation is an electrocardiogram finding that signifies a longer than normal electrical repolarization of the heart’s ventricles. The corrected QT interval, or QTc, accounts for heart rate...
Depression resulting from pain may be a contributing factor in the development of high blood pressure, finds a new study in the Hypertension JournalChronic pain may be linked to the development of high blood pressure. The duration and location of pain were associated...
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025, Late-Breaking Science Abstract 4392723 A quality improvement program involving health care coaches and other resources helped 34% of veterans with heart and blood vessel disease and high cholesterol achieve improved...
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025, Late-Breaking Science Abstract 4392968Research highlights indicate that 150 adults recently hospitalized for heart failure reported improved quality of life when they received prepared meal deliveries or fresh...
Midazolam vs Ketamine: Second-Line Status Epilepticus TreatmentThe content addresses the medical question of whether ketamine is superior to midazolam, with or without fentanyl, for procedural sedation in emergency department patients. It reviews studies comparing...
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025, Late-Breaking Science Abstract 4377429 Adults with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who underwent treatment to restore a normal heart rhythm were studied. Over a 6-month period, those who drank coffee daily were 39% less...
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025, Late-Breaking Science Abstract 4392794 Catheter ablation was successful in lowering the risk of stroke associated with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type of irregular heart rhythm.Research Highlights: Successful...
5 contenders will present their innovative solutions live during the American Heart Association’s 2025 Scientific Sessions in New OrleansThe content addresses medical topics concerning heart disease and stroke, recognized as the world’s leading causes of death....
