This week’s edition includes a study on congenital heart disease and anxiety during development. Check out the video interview on what’s new in VTE research with Dr. Victor Tapson as well.
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VIDEO: Dr. Victor Tapson Talks Recent VTE Research
Catch up on some recent news from the world of venous thromboembolism (VTE) with Dr. Victor Tapson. This is the first part of a two-part interview. Part 2 will be posted next week.
Recent Research in VTE: An Interview with Victor Tapson, MD (Part 1)
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Statins May Reduce Some Heart Risks After Chemo for Early-stage Breast Cancer
This study provides some evidence that women who have chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer may derive some protective effects from exposure to statins upon hospitalization for heart failure.
Statins May Help Protect Heart in Women Treated with Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
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Vaping and Smoking Together As Harmful as Smoking: Study
For those trying to quit, be wary – a combination of smoking and vaping yields about the same harms in terms of inflammation and oxidative stress as smoking by itself, according to a new analysis in Circulation. The study included more than 7,000 participants.
E-Cigarettes Plus Smoking As Harmful as Cigarettes Alone: Analysis
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ADHD, Anxiety Risks Elevated In Those with Congenital Heart Disease
This paper suggests that a child with congenital heart disease is at greater risk for anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and this association persists regardless of disease severity.
Odds of Anxiety, Depression, ADHD Up With Congenital Heart Disease
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