Decline in BMI, Waist Circumference Seen in Decade Before Dementia
Dementia cases had lower BMI and waist circumference and faster declines; HDL levels generally higher predementia
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen in Counseling for Children With High BP
Hispanic children received significantly higher adjusted rates of nutrition, lifestyle, and weight counseling
Life’s Crucial 9 Negatively Linked to Overactive Bladder
Cardiovascular health measure negatively linked to OAB, with partial mediation by weight-adjusted waist index
Elevated HDL Cholesterol Linked to Increased Risk for Glaucoma
Elevated LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides linked to reduced risk for glaucoma
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Disease
Nearly doubled risk for new ischemic heart disease seen in men with inflammatory bowel disease
AI System Can Improve Detection of Congenital Heart Defects In Utero
AUC for detection of any finding was significantly higher for AI-aided versus unaided reviews of ultrasound exams
Maladaptive Cardiovascular Reactivity to Mental Stress Linked to Adverse Outcomes
Risk score derived from cardiovascular reactivity predictive of adverse outcomes beyond traditional cardiovascular risk factors in CAD
Variability in Total Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol Linked to Dementia
Higher variability also linked to cognitive impairment with no dementia and with faster decline in global cognition, episodic memory
Two-Thirds of U.S. Adults Self-Monitor Heart Health
Despite high use of a device, only one in four shares data with physicians
Prehospital Blood Test Can Rapidly Differentiate Stroke Types
Glial fibrillary acidic protein concentrations strongly elevated in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage versus ischemic stroke, stroke mimics
