Sociodemographic Factors Impact Heart-Healthy Behaviors
Individual socioeconomic, psychosocial, and neighborhood factors all play a role
Cardiovascular Comorbidity Tied to Hearing Loss in Older Old
Hearing loss is more strongly linked to cardiovascular disease risk factors in men than in women
Attitudes Among Obese Are Not Aligned With Healthy Living
Consumers with obesity report favoring taste and value rather than health and nutrition
Adult Obesity Prevalence Varies With Level of Urbanization
Increased obesity for men, women living in medium, small versus large metropolitan statistical areas
Increased Risk of MI, Ischemic Stroke After COPD Exacerbation
Greater risks were seen following severe exacerbation versus moderate exacerbation
Less Improvement in AHA Diet Score for SNAP Participants
Disparities persisted for most foods and nutrients; worsened for processed meats, added sugars
Rates of Cardiac Stress Testing Down but Still Higher in CKD
Decline in rates of cardiac stress testing in Medicare beneficiaries aged ≥66 years from 2008 to 2012
High Success Rates for Mitral Valve Repair With Robotic Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery linked to fewer discharges to facility, one day less in hospital vs conservative sx
Considerable Costs Associated With Switching EHR
Costs include time needed for research and testing, maintenance and other fees, hardware updates
Prevalence of Obesity 17.8 Percent for Youth in 2013 to 2016
Prevalence of severe obesity significantly higher among U.S. youth in non-metropolitan statistical areas
