Many risk assessment systems and algorithms used by physicians vastly overestimate the likelihood a patient has of having a heart attack, according to a new study conducted by researchers from several ...

Dropping the current calculator for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk assessment—the pooled cohort equations (PCEs)—and adopting the American Heart Association’s PREVENT calculator ...

Using tools such as breast cancer risk quizzes and keeping an eye out for changes to your breasts can help you monitor your health. (Getty Images) These tools are basically calculators, but instead of ...

BOSTON, MA — The discrepancy between the lower observed risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) vs the much higher predicted event rate using the new American College of ...

DALLAS, TX – Is the new calculator for assessing the 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease flawed, as suggested by a recent news article, or does it work exactly as the committee ...

Late-stage failure of the left side of the heart is an often-fatal condition affecting hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. alone. A mechanical heart pump can be a lifesaving intervention for ...

Having additional knowledge can never be a bad thing, especially when it comes to detecting breast cancer. St. Clair Health announced it is providing the Tyrer-Cuzick Risk Assessment Calculator, a ...

A digital toolkit with patient scripts, risk calculator comparisons and more could help primary care and OB/GYN providers ...

Age + vaccination status + number of guests + ZIP code + activity = Should I even leave the house? By Alyson Krueger Before David Lee gathered with his parents for Christmas, he and his family took ...