“As much as 80% of a person’s health is determined by the social and economic conditions of their environment,” one specialist said. 

Researchers tracked data from more than 1,000 patients who received care from 2014 to 2020. 

More and more people are receiving their vaccines, but it is still crucial to limit the spread of COVID-19 in as many ways as possible. 

The two groups emphasized the importance of shared decision-making and detailed when patients can consider competitive sports. 

The American Heart Association noted that the Affordable Care Act has provided “invaluable patient protections for millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions.”

Back in April, the American Heart Association launched a new patient data registry to learn more about COVID-19 and its associations with cardiovascular disease. We reached out to the AHA for an update on that registry's progress. 

A group of cardiovascular societies, including the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA), has published a new guidance designed to help providers resume important procedures and diagnostic tests during the COVID-19 pandemic.

One side effect of this unprecedented time is that many fourth-year medical students are being asked to join the pandemic’s front lines before they have even graduated.