American College of Cardiology
Helping Cardiovascular Professionals Learn. Advance. Heal.
Statins may not be associated with an increased risk of cancer, research suggests. (Bloomberg, Aug 21, 2008) |
Coverage of data linking Vytorin to cancer was "short-lived." (Wall Street Journal, Aug 21, 2008) |
Researchers say 64-slice CT may reliably exclude significant coronary disease. (MedWire, Aug 21, 2008) |
Study suggests HDL cholesterol levels may predict in-hospital events in patients with unstable angina, non-ST-elevation acute MI. (MedWire, Aug 21, 2008) |
Research suggests teens with low sleep efficiency may face increased risk of developing prehypertension. (HeartWire, Aug 21, 2008) |
Biodegradable-polymer DES may be as effective as permanent-polymer DES for reducing coronary restenosis, study suggests. (MedWire, Aug 21, 2008) |
"Bogus admits" drives costs of care up, strains resources. (Washington Times, Aug 21, 2008) |
Medicare officials say anti-fraud program results were misleading. (New York Times, Aug 21, 2008) |