Archive: 25/08/2022

Study highlights lifelong benefits of statin therapy

Stopping statin treatment early could substantially reduce lifetime protection against heart disease since a large share of the benefit occurs later in life. That's the finding of a modeling study presented at ESC Congress ...

Aug 25, 2022

Smoking is even more damaging to the heart than previously thought

Smokers have weaker hearts than non-smokers, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2022. The study found that the more people smoked, the worse their heart function became. Some function was restored when people ...

Aug 25, 2022

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Study demonstrates clinical, financial impact of patient exposure to ill healthcare worker in long-term care facility

A study conducted by researchers in Japan shows that the presence of one ill healthcare worker in a long-term care facility led to respiratory infections among 17 patients and more than $12,000 in total medical costs. Findings ...

Aug 25, 2022

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Cannabis legalization boosts use by double-digits

Residents of states where cannabis has been legalized use marijuana 24% more frequently than those living in states where it remains illegal, according to new research published today in the journal Addiction.

Aug 25, 2022

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