February 6, 2024

Authors say benefits include lower risk and cost, plus information on extent of coronary atherosclerosis A “computed tomography (CT)-first” strategy may be the best way to determine if stable chest pain patients need revascularization, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology Cardiovascular Summit 2024, which took place Feb. 1 to 3...

Panel concentrated on how to ensure the accuracy of pulse oximeters for all skin tones before they reach drugstore shelves On Friday, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel addressed the ongoing issue of less accurate readings from pulse oximeters when used by individuals with darker skin. During its daylong meeting, the FDA Anesthesiology and...

Significant improvements seen on stress, depression, anxiety, and burnout Sudarshan Kriya yoga (SKY) may aid physician well-being and mental health, according to a study published online Jan. 31 in JAMA Network Open. Asli Korkmaz, from Dokuz Eylul University in Izmir, Turkey, and colleagues examined whether SKY can reduce psychological distress and improve wellness in physicians. Analysis...

Significant increases in outpatient mental health care limited to younger adults, employed adults From 2018 to 2021, there was an increase in the rate of serious psychological distress among adults, but the rate of outpatient mental health care decreased among those with serious psychological distress, according to a study published online Feb. 5 in the Annals...