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Patients Facing Death Are Choosing a Lifesaving Heart Device

The HeartMate 3 is considered the safest mechanical heart pump of its kind, but a federal database has more than 4500 reports in which the medical device may have caused a patient's death.

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Cardiologists Cry Foul on Coronary Stent Overuse Report

Clinicians question the group's methodology, but the Lown Institute, that produced the report, stands by its methods and conclusions.

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No Impact of Race on Cardiovascular Risk Calculations

A recent study adds to the growing body of evidence questioning the role of race-based stratification for specific clinical measures.

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Early Age at First Period Raises Type 2 Diabetes Risk

In a study of US women under age 65, "extremely early" age at first menstrual period was associated with greater risk for type 2 diabetes and stroke compared with having menarche at age 13.

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Statin Use Remains Low for At-Risk Patients

Expanded prescribing guidelines have not boosted statin use among patients who are at risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

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