Post Archive by Year

Increased risk observed despite lower prevalence of traditional cardiovascular risk factors

Mean of 19.5, 17.1, and 43.3 percent of participants did not maintain continuity of use of glucose, BP, lipid medications

But polypill with or without aspirin is associated with reduced functional decline for those aged 65 years or older with cardiovascular risk factors

For adults with two or more chronic conditions, booster dose of BNT162b2 or CoronaVac linked to reduction in mortality

Wait time disparities most significant for orthopedic services for both Black and Hispanic veterans

Higher prevalence seen among those with underlying conditions, not fully vaccinated, former/current smokers

Findings persist after adjusting for cardiovascular risk factors and socioeconomic status

CABG linked to lower hospital mortality, fewer hospital admissions at three years, less repeat PCI, improved three-year survival

Prevalence of meeting aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and combined guidelines highest in West region, lowest in nonmetropolitan counties

Record number of Americans enrolled in 2022, as U.S. health officials targeted hard-to-reach communities with outreach efforts