Air pollution correlated with cardio mortality; statins crush early seizure risk

MDedge Cardiocast

1. Statins crush early seizure risk poststroke Statin initiation upon hospitalization for acute ischemic stroke was linked to a major antiseizure benefit in a Japanese study.
2. Atherosclerotic disease risk persists after smoking cessation Clinicians should reinforce smoking cessation with awareness that risk for several atherosclerotic diseases remains significant for decades.
3. Air pollution levels correlated with cardiorespiratory mortality; reduced life expectancy Fine particulate matter pollution is associated with increased cardiorespiratory mortality, particularly in lower-income areas.
4. Exercise counters astronauts' dizziness after space flight Two hours of daily activity during space flight eliminated hypotension after landing.

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