Screening for abdominal aneurysms
Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening rates remain below 50% but are improving over time. In this study, screening by individual physicians varied widely, indicating substantial opportunity for educational interventions. Most abdominal aortic aneurysm screening is completed incidentally, and some patients later undergo unnecessary ultrasound screening. Before ordering screening, physicians and electronic health record-based reminder tools should ensure that the aorta has not been previously visualized. The American Journal of Medicine
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Secondhand smoke may raise children's risk of carotid plaque later
A Finnish study found that children exposed to parental smoking had a greater likelihood of developing carotid artery plaque in adulthood than those not exposed. The practice of good "smoking hygiene" among parents may help reduce children's risk of carotid plaque, researchers wrote in the journal Circulation. Reuters
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Study finds CV risk factors common among Mexican-Americans
Cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure and high blood sugar levels are common among Mexican-Americans, even those are at a healthy weight, according to new findings. The study, which appeared in the Journal of the American Heart Association, found that almost 78% of 500 Mexican-Americans who live on the border were "metabolically unhealthy," but only 52% are considered obese. The research indicates "interventions to maintain metabolic health may be a more important goal than focusing on weight loss alone [for Mexican-Americans]," said lead author Dr. Susan Laing. HealthDay News
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Family-centered collaborative care shows promise for ADHD
A care management strategy that includes engagement of parents with training and other tools was associated with more symptom improvement in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder than standard care, according to a study in Pediatrics. "Collaborative care attempts to improve adherence by checking in with families regularly to see how they are doing, helping to ensure they understand and agree with the treatment recommendations, and identifying and alleviating any obstacles to effective treatment," physician Glen Elliott explained. HealthDay News
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New app allows patients to have remote consultations with docs
A new application was unveiled by FirstLine Medical to enable iPhone users to have virtual consultations with providers via call, text or video chat. The FirstLine application also allows patients to request that a provider visit them at their office or home. A beta version of the tool was unveiled late last year. MobiHealthNews.com
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