Infective Endocarditis Prevalence 26 Percent in Patients With E. faecalis
Risk factors include prosthetic heart valve, community acquisition, monomicrobial bacteremia
Consistent Time of Day Aids Workout Habit
Findings seen for adults who engaged in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
Most Supplements Offer Little Protection Against Heart Disease
Most had no significant effect on mortality, cardiovascular disease outcomes
Regional Fat With Normal BMI Affects CVD Risk After Menopause
Higher percent trunk fat and lower percent leg fat linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Considerable Number of Patients Receive Surprise Hospital Charges
18 percent of all ED visits, 16 percent of in-network hospital stays have at least one out-of-network charge
Guidance Issued for Management of Fontan Circulation
More patients surviving to adulthood; management affected by scarcity of knowledge
Statin Use Associated With Higher Incidence of Diabetes
Findings show statin use tied to higher HbA1c values, with longer statin use tied to greater risk for diabetes
Longevity Benefits for Adults Becoming More Physically Active
Lower risk of all-cause mortality for adults with increasing physical activity trajectories over time
Leisure-Time Physical Activity Linked to Lower SAH Risk
Protective association for LTPA persisted in all age, hypertension groups; was stronger for smokers
Low Vitamin D in Early Life May Up Risk of Elevated Systolic BP
Persistent low vitamin D from birth to early childhood linked to higher risk of elevated SBP from age 3 to 18
