Aerobic Exercise Programs Benefit Stroke Survivors
Mixed forms of aerobic activity and walking show greatest benefits for endurance, walking capacity
In-Store E-Cigarette Marketing Influences Use in Young People
Retail store electronic nicotine delivery systems marketing recall tied to increased odds of initiation
Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Greater for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Exposure to ≥250 mg/m² doxorubicin-equivalent anthracycline chemo tied to risk for CVD, heart failure
Low-Cost, Fixed-Dose Polypill Reduces Risk for Major CV Events
Drop in risk for major cardiovascular events even greater for those with high adherence to polypill
Prurigo Nodularis Associated With Mental Health Disorders
Odds increased for mental health disorders, HIV infection, systemic illnesses
Poor HIV Control Ups Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death in Heart Failure
Lower CD4 count, nonsuppressed viral load linked to higher risk for sudden cardiac death in HIV with heart failure
Type 2 Diabetes Associated With Poorer Outcomes in Heart Failure
Findings include structural abnormalities in the heart, poorer quality of life with T2DM and HF
Intensifying BP Meds at Hospital Discharge May Harm Elderly
Risk for readmissions and adverse effects higher, no long-term benefit for BP control or cardiac risk
Rx Size Predicts Persistent Opioid Use After Cardiothoracic Surgery
Patients prescribed more than 450 oral morphine equivalents have more new persistent opioid use
More Physical Activity at Any Intensity May Reduce Mortality
Higher levels of total physical activity, less time spent sedentary linked to lower mortality risk