Psychology & Psychiatry
Job frustrations can really be a heartbreaker for men
A job that's demanding but less than rewarding may take a big toll on a man's heart health, a large new study suggests.
Sep 23, 2023
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Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes will include high-quality applied clinical, epidemiological, and health care policy papers related to cardiovascular diseases. The mission of the journal—like outcomes research itself—is to improve clinical care and health care delivery. The audience for this journal includes researchers, clinicians, policymakers, administrators, health plan executives and government agency professionals. The journal's purpose is to be a catalyst for outstanding science, to disseminate science and information that will enhance cardiovascular health and health care, to strengthen and expand the community of people committed to improving clinical care and population health, to inspire people to engage in scholarly activities of consequence
- Publisher
- American Heart Association
- Website
- http://circoutcomes.ahajournals.org/
Medications
High-intensity statins underused with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Among patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), high-intensity statins are underutilized in routine care, according to a study published online Aug. 2 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Sep 19, 2023
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Cardiology
Job strain combined with high efforts and low reward found to double men's heart disease risk
Men who say they have stressful jobs and also feel they exert high efforts for low reward had double the risk of heart disease compared to men free of those stressors, according to new research published today in Circulation: ...
Sep 19, 2023
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Health
Prescriptions for fruits and vegetables can improve the health of people with diabetes and other ailments
The health of people with diabetes, hypertension and obesity improved when they could get free fruits and vegetables with a prescription from their doctors and other health professionals.
Aug 30, 2023
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Health
Eat your veggies: Writing 'produce prescriptions' could boost patients' health
An apple a day may be just what the doctor ordered.
Aug 29, 2023
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Cardiology
Survey of CVD programs finds more resources needed for heart disease and stroke risk in youth
More adolescents and teens are developing health conditions that may increase their risk of premature cardiovascular disease in adulthood, therefore, early screening, diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are vital.
Aug 7, 2023
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Cardiology
A wake-up call for kids' poor heart health
Today in the U.S., a child with risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, overweight, etc.) can wait close to a year to see a cardiologist because of high demand and limited resources. This is precious time that ...
Aug 7, 2023
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Cardiology
Prenatal diagnosis matters: Linked to earlier surgery for congenital heart disease
A study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago has shown that prenatal diagnosis, or diagnosis before a baby is born, is associated with earlier surgery for babies with congenital heart defects, the most ...
Aug 4, 2023
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Cardiology
Research pilot sets the stage for better, more equitable aortic stenosis care
New research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes examines the pilot phase of the American Heart Association quality improvement program Target: Aortic Stenosis. The program aims to lay the ...
Jun 20, 2023
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Cardiology
Wider access to health insurance via Medicaid expansion improved cardiac care, finds study
An expansion of the Affordable Care Act that extends Medicaid eligibility to more people improved patient outcomes, prevention measures and screening access, according to a review of research published today in Circulation: ...
Jun 20, 2023
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