Inflammation, poverty have synergistic effect on mortality
Jan 17, 2024
Individuals with elevated C-reactive protein at 1.0 mg/dL and poverty had a greater risk for 15-year all-cause mortality.
AI-enabled tool lets users ‘mirror’ clinical health check-in
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 12, 2024
A new “smart mirror” device can accurately assess vital signs such as blood pressure and even risk of heart disease.
Statin initiation cuts mortality in older adults with chronic kidney disease
Jan 05, 2024
The findings were seen among older adults with stage 3 to 4 disease with no prior atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Modifiable risk factors tied to young-onset dementia
Dec 28, 2023
Some of the factors include social isolation, diabetes, heart disease, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein and low handgrip strength.
Replacing sitting for a few minutes of activity each day shows health benefits
Dec 13, 2023
30 extra minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was tied to drops in body mass index.
Cardiovascular benefits seen with as few as 2,600 steps daily
Dec 06, 2023
Additional mortality benefits were found at a moderate-to-high versus low step cadence.
Guidelines updated for prevention, management of atrial fibrillation
Dec 05, 2023
Lifestyle and risk factor modification was recognized as pillar of a-fib management for preventing onset, progression and adverse outcomes.
‘Microtube’ pacemaker joins the no-lead wireless heart device pack for seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 05, 2023
A new wireless pacemaker design could be easier to use and could remove the “healthcare burden” associated with maintenance, researchers say.
Statin use increased from 1999-2000 to 2013-2014, then plateaued
Dec 04, 2023
No change was seen in the proportion using statins from 2013-2014 to 2017-2018 for those with diabetes and with ASCVD risk greater than 20%.
CVD mortality similar with diuretic, ACE inhibitor, or calcium channel blocker
Dec 04, 2023
Those randomly assigned to receive ACE inhibitor had an increased risks for stroke mortality and fatal and nonfatal hospitalized stroke versus the diuretic group.
