Walking Speed Predicts Return to Work for Younger Stroke Patients
For younger adults who have had stroke, a threshold of 0.93 m/s can identify those who return to work
Deep Learning Models Classify Disease From Medical Imaging
In meta-analysis, sensitivity, specificity comparable for deep learning models and health care professionals
American Society for Radiation Oncology, Sept. 15-18
The 61st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology The annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology was held...
Average Annual Premium for Workers Increased in 2019
Average annual premium increased to $7,188 for single coverage, $20,576 for family coverage
Pediatric Heart Allocation Policy No Better for Waitlist Mortality
Current allocation policy has increased congenital heart disease status 1A representation
Severe Adverse Cardiovascular Events Associated With Ibrutinib
Risk up for severe, sometimes fatal, events, including supraventricular arrhythmias, CNS events
Quality of Carbohydrates, Protein Has Improved in U.S. Diet
1999 to 2016 saw drop in percent of energy intake from low-quality carbs, increase from high-quality carbs
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Mortality Persist in the U.S.
Increase in disparities in child mortality due to increased mortality in blacks
Exposure to Pesticides Tied to Cardiovascular Disease Incidence
Correlation still significant after adjustment for other cardiovascular disease risk factors
Vasomotor Symptoms in Women Tied to Higher Risk for CVD Events
Frequent baseline VMS linked to higher risk for later CVD events; more visits also linked to CVD events
