Reducing sepsis deaths: A systems approach to early detection and management
An interdisciplinary sepsis initiative eases the sepsis burden on patients, families, and the healthcare system.
Cardiology
Study: Thrombolytics significantly reduce mortality in sudden-onset PE
According to a study in JAMA, adding thrombolytics to conventional approaches when treating patients with sudden-onset pulmonary embolism is associated with 47% fewer deaths…
Guidelines for abdominal aortic aneurysm screening released
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released recommendations on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm. One of the recommendations is one-time screening by ultrasonography…
At least 10% of MI patient may have undiagnosed diabetes
At least 10 percent of people who have a myocardial infarction (MI) may have undiagnosed diabetes, according to research presented at the American Heart…
Therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest
Cooling the temperature can protect the patient’s neurologic function and increase the chance for survival.
Study: Pradaxa reduces stroke and death, but increases GI bleeding compared to warfarin
According to a study from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pradaxa (dabigatran), in comparison to warfarin, was associated with a lower risk…
Study: New drug effective for ACE-inhibitor angioedema
A Phase II study found that patients with ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema who received ecallantide were more likely to be discharged sooner than those treated…
Exercise is key part of stroke recovery
Exercise should be prescribed for stroke survivors because it can significantly reduce disability and the risk of recurrent stroke, according to “Physical Activity and…
Make your health a priority.
May 11-17 marks National Women’s Health Week. ANA supports this effort to motivate women to make their own health a priority.
WHO releases new hepatitis C guidelines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released “Guidelines for the screening, care and treatment of persons with hepatitis C infection.” Access the guidelines.
Celiac disease linked to increased risk for CAD
People with celiac disease may have a nearly twofold increased risk of coronary artery disease compared with the general population, according to research to…
Reducing sepsis deaths: A systems approach to early detection and management
An interdisciplinary sepsis initiative eases the sepsis burden on patients, families, and the healthcare system.
Study: Thrombolytics significantly reduce mortality in sudden-onset PE
According to a study in JAMA, adding thrombolytics to conventional approaches when treating patients with sudden-onset pulmonary embolism is associated with 47%…
Guidelines for abdominal aortic aneurysm screening released
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released recommendations on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm. One of the recommendations is one-time screening…
At least 10% of MI patient may have undiagnosed diabetes
At least 10 percent of people who have a myocardial infarction (MI) may have undiagnosed diabetes, according to research presented at the…
Therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest
Cooling the temperature can protect the patient’s neurologic function and increase the chance for survival.
Study: Pradaxa reduces stroke and death, but increases GI bleeding compared to warfarin
According to a study from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pradaxa (dabigatran), in comparison to warfarin, was associated with a…
Study: New drug effective for ACE-inhibitor angioedema
A Phase II study found that patients with ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema who received ecallantide were more likely to be discharged sooner than…
Exercise is key part of stroke recovery
Exercise should be prescribed for stroke survivors because it can significantly reduce disability and the risk of recurrent stroke, according to “Physical…
Make your health a priority.
May 11-17 marks National Women’s Health Week. ANA supports this effort to motivate women to make their own health a priority.
WHO releases new hepatitis C guidelines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released “Guidelines for the screening, care and treatment of persons with hepatitis C infection.” Access the…
Celiac disease linked to increased risk for CAD
People with celiac disease may have a nearly twofold increased risk of coronary artery disease compared with the general population, according to…
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