2015 to 2018 Saw High Total Cholesterol for 11.4 Percent of U.S. Adults
Highest prevalence of high total cholesterol in those aged 40 to 59; prevalence similar by race/ethnicity
Cardiac Cath Lab STEMI Activations Drop During Pandemic
STEMI activation volumes based on analysis of nine high-volume centers before, after March 1, 2020
Most Older Adults With New Dementia Die Within Five Years
Increased odds of death seen in association with older age, male sex, and presence of organ failure
USPSTF Notes Evidence Lacking for BP Screening in Children
None of the studies reviewed directly assessed health benefits or harms of screening, impact of treatment
Benefit of Social Distancing Outweighs Economic Impact
Study found the benefits of social distancing policies will outweigh the economic costs by $5.2 trillion
Hypertension in Pregnancy Ups Risk for Mental Disorder in Child
Associations of preeclampsia and severe preeclampsia independent of all covariates
Removal of Flavored E-Cigarette Products Likely Ineffective
Despite Juul's voluntary removal, other sellers filled the void, while Juul saw growth among other flavors
Higher Nighttime Blood Pressure Tied to Worse Vascular Disease
So-called reverse dipping among those with hypertension tied to cerebrovascular disease, memory problems
Higher Vitamin D From Food May Protect Against Heart Disease
Findings of protective effect were stronger in men
Telehealth Usage Was Growing Among Internists Prior to COVID-19
Survey conducted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to rapid adoption of telehealth
