Longitudinal CV Risk Inversely Linked to Cognitive Performance
Elevated systolic BP, high serum total cholesterol, obesity from childhood linked to worse midlife cognitive performance
Internal Medicine Residency, Fellowship Applications Up During Pandemic
Authors say increase may be due to lower barriers for virtual interviews
Rehab + Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Restore Arm Function After Stroke
Arm function improved for patients who had moderate-to-severe arm weakness at least nine months after ischemic stroke
Low Bone Mineral Density Prognostic for Atherosclerotic CVD
Independent association found for lower BMD at lumbar spine, femur neck, total hip with higher risk for ASCVD events
Dual Use of E-Cigarettes + Smoked Products Ups Risk for Respiratory Symptoms
Elevated risk for symptoms such as wheezing, nocturnal dry cough higher with dual use than for use of either product type alone
Physicians Report Sharing Office Visit Notes Beneficial Overall
While time concerns declined after implementation, half of the clinicians reported being less candid in their documentation
Nocturnal Arousal Burden Linked to Long-Term CV, Overall Mortality
Arousal burden linked to significantly increased all-cause, CV mortality among women; link less clear for men
Exercise, Liraglutide Combo Superior for Weight Loss Maintenance
Weight loss greater compared with exercise alone, and decrease in body fat percentage greater compared with either strategy alone
Exposure to Ambient Air Pollutants May Up BP in Children, Teens
Long-term exposure to PM with diameter ≤2.5 µm, PM with diameter ≤10 µm, and NO2 linked to systolic BP values
Gender Disparities Seen in Care for Younger Patients With ASCVD
Women with premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease receive less optimal care than men
