10 Questions: Ilona J. Frieden, MD 'The structure of the system itself is the biggest barrier' Apr 09, 2016
ACC: Placebo Challenge for Statin Intolerance? Cardiologists debate whether strategy might work in the clinic too Apr 07, 2016 video
Here's Why You Can't Compare Healthcare to the Airline Industry There are big differences between the two, says Suneel Dhand, MD Apr 07, 2016
PAD Thrombectomy System Checks Out for Safety, Efficacy No device-related adverse events in small arterial occlusion trial Apr 06, 2016
ACC: After a Decade, CABG Pulls Ahead of Meds for HF Life-saving benefit of CABG now clear in long-term trial follow-up Apr 04, 2016
Entresto: Why Is There Silence? We're Not Selling iPhones The drug hailed as a true PARADIGM shift, is slow out of the gate Apr 04, 2016 video
ACC: Evolocumab May Be Best Option for Statin Intolerance Far greater LDL reduction but still some muscle complaints in GAUSS-3 trial Apr 03, 2016 video
ACC: TAVR Once Again Non-Inferior to Surgery No excess stroke or mortality at 2 years in lowest risk trial population yet studied Apr 02, 2016
Over 90? TAVR May Still Be Worth it for Selected Patients Outcomes on par with their younger counterparts at 1 year Mar 23, 2016
CardioBrief: Top HF Expert Decries 'Unbelievable Folly' of Clinical Trials and Guidelines Milton Packer, MD, calls the system to test and evaluate heart failure drugs dysfunctional Mar 23, 2016
No Heart Risks With Newer Antidepressants Cardiac safety of SSRIs affirmed in large observational study Mar 23, 2016
CardioBrief: LVADs Prolong Life But Sow Confusion at Its End Uncertainty dogs heart pump patients and their caregivers Mar 22, 2016
CardioBrief: New Thinking on Primary Prevention, Death, and Statins Could lifetime benefit replace 10-year cardiovascular risk in shared decision-making? Mar 18, 2016
Flu Shot Safe for Surgical Inpatients Study busts "urban legend" on risks from vaccination Mar 14, 2016
When "Unremarkable" Is Not Clear Enough Radiology reports need to be held to higher standards, argues Saurabh Jha, MD Mar 10, 2016
Atypical Afib Cases Have Poorer Prognosis Stroke and mortality linked to type of initial presentation Mar 08, 2016
Medicare Pay Equity: How GPCI Kings and Queens Snared a Win Rural pay rates don't go far in the not-so-big city Mar 08, 2016
Outpatient Surgery Safe for Total Hip No medical or surgical events put patients at risk Mar 03, 2016
MitraClip Billing Checklist Released Guide describes code modifiers and when to use them Mar 01, 2016
Leflunomide Tied to Modest Weight Loss in RA Patients Weight loss at 6 months linked with higher 3-year mortality Feb 24, 2016
Mu-Opioid Antagonist Effective for Drug-Induced Constipation But questions remain about whether the need is currently unmet Feb 23, 2016
Calling a Doctor by His or Her First Name It's different without a longstanding relationship, says James C. Salwitz, MD Feb 23, 2016
Zyprexa: Also a Pain Med? Meta-analysis suggests analgesic effect for antipsychotic drug Feb 22, 2016
Wrap-Up: Experts Discuss Stroke Meeting Highlights Stroke physicians share their thoughts on CREST, ACT I, IRIS, and more Feb 21, 2016 video
Efforts Expand on Abuse-Deterrent Hydrocodone Hard to abuse -- but what will happen in real world is still unclear Feb 19, 2016
Stroke Rounds: Nonstenosing Carotid Plaque Linked to Stroke Implications for secondary prevention, study authors say Feb 17, 2016
Colonoscopy Complications Occur at Surprisingly High Rate Approaching 2% within a week of 'scoping Feb 16, 2016
Wise Buy? Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Cheaper and safer than ECT, the other proven therapy for refractory depression Feb 12, 2016
Leadless Pacemaker Dangerous After Death? Concern about explosion during cremation may be overblown, investigator says Feb 11, 2016
Medicare Covers Watchman Device, Drops Some Proposed Limits Agency apparently moved by objections to draft coverage decision Feb 08, 2016
First MRI-Safe CRT-D Devices Approved Cardiac resynchronization patients may now undergo scans Feb 05, 2016
Medical Schools Boost Pain Management Education In light of opioid epidemic, more schools focus on thoughtful prescribing Feb 04, 2016
CardioBrief: Entresto Maker in Deep Water Over Terrifying TV Ad "Alarmist," "horrifying" and "irresponsible," experts say Feb 03, 2016
Risk Factors ID'd for Mortality in Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Gait speed may be linked to pathology beyond brain Feb 02, 2016
CardioBrief: Entresto Off to Slow Start 'Blockbuster' heart failure drug falls short of already low sales expectations Jan 29, 2016
Dedicating a Career to Diversity and Disparities NMA president Edith Mitchell, MD, laments racial gaps in medicine Jan 21, 2016
