November 19th, 2012
Selections from Richard Lehman’s Literature Review: November 19th
Richard Lehman, BM, BCh, MRCGP
This week’s topics include multivitamins and cancer prevention in men, a comparison of atorvastatin with or without a PCSK9 Antibody in primary hypercholesterolemia, type-2 diabetes screening and population mortality over 10 years, and more.
November 15th, 2012
Mysterious Disappearing Paper Finally Crops Up in Journal
Larry Husten, PHD
An article about the potential cardiovascular benefits of transcendental meditation takes a circuitous route to publication.
November 13th, 2012
Expert Consensus Document Offers Advice on Troponin Tests
Larry Husten, PHD
A newly published document provides practical advice on the use of the popular and potent troponin tests. The Expert Consensus Document on Practical Clinical Considerations in the Interpretation of Troponin Elevations was developed by the American College of Cardiology Foundation in collaboration with several other societies to help address the many complex issues raised by the introduction […]
November 12th, 2012
Nonfasting Lipid Testing Gains Growing Acceptance
Larry Husten, PHD
Although fasting before a lipid test has long been recommended, a new study and accompanying commentaries make the case that nonfasting lipid levels are acceptable and may even be superior to fasting levels for the assessment of cardiovascular risk. Investigators at the University of Calgary analyzed data from laboratory tests obtained from more than 200,000 […]
November 12th, 2012
Selections from Richard Lehman’s Literature Review: November 12th
Richard Lehman, BM, BCh, MRCGP
This week’s topics include multivitamins for the prevention of CVD in men, the TRILOGY ACS trial, statin use and reduced cancer mortality, and more.
November 12th, 2012
Nine Italian Cardiologists Arrested in Broad Investigation of Research Fraud and Misconduct
Larry Husten, PHD
Nine Italian cardiologists have been arrested as part of a broad investigation into serious medical misconduct at Modena Hospital, according to multiple reports in the Italian media. The investigation encompasses at least 67 other individuals and a dozen medical equipment companies, including 6 foreign companies. The charges include conspiracy, fraud, embezzlement, bribery, forgery, and performing […]
November 7th, 2012
Statins Use Linked to Reduction in Cancer Mortality
Larry Husten, PHD
A large new study raises the possibility that statin use may lead to a decline in cancer mortality. Researchers in Denmark used health data from the entire population of the country and analyzed the information from nearly 300,000 patients who were diagnosed with cancer between 1995 and 2007. The authors note that the relationship is biologically […]
November 7th, 2012
Closing Remarks from AHA
Amit Shah, MD, MSCR
On his return home, a fellow wraps up his AHA.12 experience.
November 7th, 2012
Better Evidence, More Comparators Needed in Device Research
Sanjiv Shah, MD
Rita Redberg expands on her research letter in the current JAMA critiquing the lack of good comparative effectiveness data for new, high-risk medical devices.
November 7th, 2012
Risk Prediction and Translation to Clinical Practice
Amit Shah, MD, MSCR
Are we focusing too much on risk prediction of CVD? Or not enough?
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