Those with accelerated versus stable cardiovascular risk trajectory have increased risk for memory decline
Sharp Spike Seen in Air Pollution Levels in Recent Years
A climate change-driven increase in wildfires may be one of the reasons for the worsening air pollution nationwide
Portable MRI Can Detect Infarcts in Patients With Ischemic Stroke
pMRI can capture lesions as small as 4 mm; measurement of stroke volume consistent with low-field pMRI, high-field conventional MRI
Predictors of Return to Work After Severe Stroke Identified
Negative predictors against re-employment include female sex, higher NIH Stroke Scale score 24 hours after mechanical thrombectomy
Cardiovascular Disease, Mortality Higher With Serious Mental Illness
Association stronger in most recent decades and among those with schizophrenia
Many Medicare Beneficiaries Do Not Fill High-Price Prescriptions
Among beneficiaries without low-income subsidy, noninitiation reported in 30 percent of those with new prescriptions for anticancer drugs
Time-Restricted Eating No Better Than Cutting Calories for Obesity
No significant difference seen in mean weight loss at 12 months with time-restricted eating, daily calorie restriction
Nearby Greenspace Tied to Lower Stroke Risk
Findings independent of socioeconomic status
Weight Loss Surgery Effective Regardless of Age of Teens
Patient age should not be a barrier to weight loss surgery
Online Program Aids Behavior Changes in Stroke Survivors
Participants in the ‘Prevent 2nd Stroke’ program reported better health-related quality of life at six months