BP Levels Influence Racial Differences in Cognitive Decline
Black individuals' higher cumulative BP levels may contribute to racial differences in cognitive decline
Guidance Developed for Treating Cardiac Arrest During COVID-19
Guidelines balance competing interests of providing timely, high-quality care with protecting rescuers
Kidney Injury Up During Pregnancy-Related Hospitalizations
Pregnancy-related kidney injury tied to higher likelihood of maternal mortality
CDC: Overall Prevalence of Self-Reported Hypertension 32.4 Percent
Unadjusted prevalence of self-reported antihypertensive meds use 76.0 percent for those with HTN
SARS-CoV-2 Contamination of Air, Surfaces Examined in ICU, Wards
Rate of positivity higher in ICU than in COVID-19 ward; half of samples from ICU staff shoe soles positive
Heavy Wildfire Smoke Tied to Higher Risk for Cardiac Arrest
Risk further increased for individuals with lower socioeconomic status
Prehospital Triage System Improves Stroke Care
Field tests for suspected stroke patients communicated to the hospital; cuts time for endovascular thrombectomy
Most Home BP Devices Available Online Are Not Validated
Only 5.5 percent of the devices stocked by international e-commerce businesses validated
High Rates of Appropriate E-Consults Seen Across Specialties
70.2 percent of e-consults met all four criteria for appropriateness; rate of avoided visits 81.2 percent
Adult Smoking, Cessation Tied to Smoking Intensity in Adolescence
Prevalence of daily smoking in 20s, 40s correlated with degree of smoking during adolescence
