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Crohn ' s, Colitis Increase Risk for Acute Arterial Events Crohn ' s, Colitis Increase Risk for Acute Arterial Events
Ischemic events and stroke are significantly more frequent in patients with inflammatory bowel disease than in the general population, according to a large French study.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Many Americans Unaware of Important Heart Health Numbers - Survey Many Americans Unaware of Important Heart Health Numbers - Survey
Even though most Americans are worried about dying from a heart attack or stroke, few people know their numbers when it comes to basic risk factors for cardiovascular disease like blood pressure or cholesterol levels, a recent survey suggests.Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 10, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News Source Type: news

Impromptu Ice Bath Helpful for Exercise-induced Heat Stroke Impromptu Ice Bath Helpful for Exercise-induced Heat Stroke
A tarp, volunteers and a lot of ice water can be used to rescue athletes and other people from heat stroke caused by exertion if a traditional ice bath is not available, according to a new study.
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 6, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Emergency Medicine News Source Type: news

High Risk for CHD and Stroke in Patients With Thyroid Cancer High Risk for CHD and Stroke in Patients With Thyroid Cancer
Undergoing total thyroidectomy and high doses of levothyroxine were associated with a higher risk for coronary heart disease and ischemic stroke.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

Jan 27 Cardiology News Jan 27 Cardiology News
Stroke risk by AF type, new troponin assays, lytic therapy in endovascular stroke management, beta-blockers in heart failure, and sleep apnea screening are discussed in this week ' s podcast.theheart.org on Medscape
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 27, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

PTSD: Cause and Consequence of Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease PTSD: Cause and Consequence of Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease
Increasing evidence shows a bidirectional relationship between psychological stress and physical disease, as underscored in studies linking PTSD to cancer, acute cardiovascular disease, and stroke.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news

Updated Hypertension Guidelines Released by ACP, AAFP Updated Hypertension Guidelines Released by ACP, AAFP
Physicians should start or increase treatment for those aged 60 years and older who have persistent systolic blood pressure above 150 mm Hg to reduce risk for stroke, cardiac events, and death.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news

Rural Americans at Higher Risk for Five Leading Causes of Death Rural Americans at Higher Risk for Five Leading Causes of Death
Americans living in rural areas are more likely than their urban counterparts to die from heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory disease, and stroke, the CDC reported.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

(Too) Many Patients With AF Stop Warfarin Within a Year (Too) Many Patients With AF Stop Warfarin Within a Year
Most likely to stop: those who received cardioversion or ablation for the atrial fibrillation. But neither is proven to maintain sinus rhythm and thereby cut stroke risk, researchers note.Heartwire from Medscape
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 4, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Dec 16 Cardiology News Dec 16 Cardiology News
Untreated stroke rates in AF, beta-blocker use in the frail elderly, healthy lifestyle, and meeting unmet needs in disadvantaged patients are discussed this week by Dr John Mandrola.theheart.org on Medscape
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

High Magnesium Intake Tied to Less Stroke, Diabetes, HF High Magnesium Intake Tied to Less Stroke, Diabetes, HF
The meta-analysis"provides the most up-to-date epidemiological evidence" regarding the beneficial effects of dietary magnesium.Heartwire from Medscape
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 9, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Smartphone App Extends Stroke Expertise to More Hospitals Smartphone App Extends Stroke Expertise to More Hospitals
A smartphone-based system extends expert stroke care to hospitals without stroke neurologists or neuroradiologists, a study shows. The app transmits images and patient history for remote consults.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 25, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Preventable Deaths From Key Diseases Decline in United States Preventable Deaths From Key Diseases Decline in United States
The number of potentially preventable deaths from cancer, heart disease, and stroke are down, but those caused by accidental death are up, researchers reported.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 18, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news

Women Brace for Changes to Health Benefits Women Brace for Changes to Health Benefits
Under the Trump administration, coverage for women ’ s services and contraceptives could disappear with the stroke of a pen.WebMD Health News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 17, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

Frailty Ups Early Death, Stroke Risk After Either TAVR or SAVR Frailty Ups Early Death, Stroke Risk After Either TAVR or SAVR
And, as suggested by a PARTNER 2A analysis, that applies even to intermediate-risk patients who had either transcatheter or surgical aortic-valve replacement.Heartwire from Medscape
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news