Top stories in health and medicine, September 3, 2014
MedPage Today | News | September 3, 2014 ![Top stories in health and medicine, September 3, 2014]( "Top stories in health and medicine, September 3, 2014")
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Low Carb Beats Low Fat for Weight Loss, CV Risk. For weight loss and for reducing cardiovascular risk, cutting down on carbs was a more effective strategy than limiting fat intake in a randomized trial.States To Help Pay Obamacare Tax on Insurers. When Congress passed the Affordable Care Act, it required health insurers, hospitals, device makers, and pharmaceutical companies to share in the cost because they would get a windfall of new, paying customers.More Ablation Not Better for Persistent Afib. Doing more radiofrequency ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation (Afib) beyond pulmonary vein isolation doesn’t improve outcomes and takes longer, with more radiation exposure.Left or Right Nerve Stimulation Feasible in HF. Stimulation of either the right or left vagus nerve appeared to improve cardiac function in patients with heart failure.Tagged as: Heart Comments are moderated before they are published. Please read the comment policy.
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