End-of-Life Cancer Care More Aggressive for Patients With Defibrillators
Patients with advanced cancer who also had implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) were more likely than those without ICDs to receive aggressive end-of-life care, according to a study published in the journal Cancer. The findings could help physicians guide patients in this growing population toward care that better matches their goals. “We know that many people who have cancer are also dealing with other medical problems concurrently, including heart arrhythmias,” said Megan A. Mullins, PhD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. “By putting these heart...
Patients With Heart Disease May Be at Increased Risk for Advanced Breast Cancer
A case-control study of 19,292 individuals found that patients with more advanced breast cancer at diagnosis had a statistically significant 10% increased odds of prevalent cardiovascular disease, even when accounting for factors associated with dela...
Paracetamol May Not Be as Safe as Perceived in Older People
Repeated doses of paracetamol in people aged 65 years and older, can lead to an increased risk of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and renal complications, according to a study published in the journal Arthritis Care and Research. The finding emp...
