Use of Revascularization Up for Critical Limb Ischemia in Veterans
In veterans, revascularization linked to lower risks for mortality, major amputation at 90 days
ASA: Periodontal Disease Tied to Large-Artery Atherothrombotic Stroke
And, individuals with gingivitis have increased odds of ≥50 percent intracranial atherosclerosis
ASA: Herpes Zoster Vaccine May Reduce Risk for Stroke
Risk significantly reduced for stroke events, acute ischemic strokes, hemorrhagic strokes in older adults
ASA: No Decline Seen in Active Smoking for Stroke Survivors
Adjusted prevalence of active smoking decreased in overall population, but not among stroke survivors
2011 to 2018 Saw Decline in Problems Paying Medical Bills
Percent of persons in families with problems paying bills higher for women, children, non-Hispanic blacks
Short-Term Mortality Link Identified for Increased Ozone Exposure
Exposure to ozone greater than maximum background levels linked to short-term excess mortality of 0.26 percent
Higher Birth Weight May Improve Cardiorespiratory Fitness Later
Findings seen in large cohort of men born at-term, regardless of body mass index, in young adulthood
Seniors Have Concerns About Affording Health Insurance
About half of adults aged 50 to 64 have little, no confidence in being able to afford insurance on retirement
Empathy Declines as Students Progress Through Medical School
Similar pattern seen for both D.O. and M.D. students, although decline was less great among D.O. students
Radiologist Workforce Becoming Increasingly Subspecialized
Increased subspecialization seen across cohorts defined by gender, years in practice, practice size
