No Difference Found Between Aspirin and Other Anticoagulants for VTE Prophylaxis After THR and TKR
Aspirin was not found to be superior to other anticoagulants in preventing venous thromboembolism after total hip or knee replacement.
Preventive Medicine
Many Americans Misinformed About Heart Disease Prevention
Many Americans are misinformed about the risk for heart disease, particularly in women, and are confused about modifiable risk factors.
ACIP: 2020 Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule Updates
The ACIP has released an updated version of the child and adolescent immunization schedule for ages 18 years and younger in the United States.
Apabetalone Gets Breakthrough Therapy Designation for MACE Prevention
The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to apabetalone in combination with standard of care therapy for the secondary prevention of MACE in patients with T2Dm and recent ACS.
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Use of Low-Dose Aspirin for CVD Prevention
Lower use of low-dose aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in blacks vs whites may partly account for racial discrepancies in the incidence of ischemic cardiac death.
Experts Weigh In on the Best Diets for 2020
For those looking for a quick fix, the HMR Program was ranked number one for fast weight loss.
Obesity Prevalence Among Children in WIC Decreased Modestly
Significant decreases in obesity were seen for children aged 2 to 4 years enrolled in WIC state and territory agencies.
Approximately 1 in 3 Patients With ASCVD Not Receiving Flu Shot
About one in three individuals with ASCVD did not receive an influenza vaccination in the past year.
Changes in Household Income Tied to Cardiovascular Disease Risk
A drop in household income over six years is associated with a higher risk for subsequent incident CVD during the next 17 years.
Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device-Related Infective Endocarditis Outcomes
Cardiac implantable electronic device-related infective endocarditis is diagnosed in a third of patients with implantable device related infections.
