Conference Coverage

Psychiatrists' role in CVD risk management growing


 

EXPERT ANALYSIS FROM THE APA ANNUAL MEETING

But the relevant studies were small and likely underpowered. "I don’t want that to be discouraging, suggesting that we shouldn’t be thinking about lifestyle modifications," she said. "There’s definitely improvements in cardiovascular fitness and weight reduction that really confer a benefit in terms of cardiovascular mortality."

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