Archive: 03/04/2017

MRI measures can predict pulmonary arterial HTN outcome

(HealthDay)—Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measures can predict outcomes in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), according to a study published online March 22 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care ...

Apr 3, 2017

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Adding defibrillator to CRT no benefit in dilated cardiomyopathy

(HealthDay)—For patients with heart failure with indications for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), those with ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM), but not those with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), benefit from ...

Apr 3, 2017

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School nurses overwhelmed by guidelines for managing obesity

(HealthDay)—Barriers to school nurse-led implementation of national guidelines for managing overweight and obesity in school health services have been identified, according to a study published online March 23 in the Journal ...

Apr 3, 2017

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Most US kids who die from flu are unvaccinated

(HealthDay)—The yearly flu shot could prevent most flu-related deaths among children and teenagers, a new U.S. government study estimates.

Apr 3, 2017

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Guys, a good night's sleep might save your life

(HealthDay)—Adequate sleep isn't a luxury; it's essential. And for men, it might even mean the difference between life and death, a preliminary study suggests.

Apr 3, 2017

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Defect prompts Mylan to recall some Epipens

(HealthDay)—Mylan, the maker of the Epipen, says it is recalling "select lots" of the device used to treat dangerous allergic reactions due to a defect that might render it "difficult to activate in an emergency."

Apr 3, 2017

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Extreme heat exposure linked to firefighter heart attacks

Exposure to extreme heat and physical exertion during firefighting may trigger the formation of blood clots and impair blood vessel function, changes associated with increased risk of heart attack, according to new research ...

Apr 3, 2017

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Women experience high rates of health insurance 'churn' before and after childbirth

A high percentage of women in the U.S. move in and out of health insurance coverage—sometimes referred to as 'churn'—in the months before and after childbirth, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of ...

Apr 3, 2017

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More than eight million children could face higher insurance costs without CHIP

More than 8 million children enrolled in the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) could be at risk of losing coverage if federal funding for the program is not extended this year. Children with chronic conditions are ...

Apr 3, 2017

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The impact of ACA Medicaid expansion on dental visits: mixed results

Dental coverage for adults is an optional benefit under Medicaid, one that about half of the states offer. With thirty-one states and the District of Columbia expanding Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), ...

Apr 3, 2017

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