New algorithm has passing oxygen saturation threshold ≥95 percent in pre- and post-ductal measurement, only one retest
Higher Ambient Levels of Air Pollutants Linked to Increased VTE Risk
Hazard ratio up for incident venous thromboembolism in association with higher levels of fine particulate matter, oxides of nitrogen, nitrogen dioxide
Persistent Smoking From Childhood to Age 24 Linked to Cardiac Injury
Increased odds of LV hypertrophy, high relative wall thickness, LV diastolic dysfunction, high LV filling pressure
CORSWO Model Stratifies Women According to Coronary Risk
CORSWO stratifies women into four risk levels
Eat Less Meat, More Beans & Lentils for Protein, New USDA Guidelines Say
By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Beans, peas and lentils take center stage in newly proposed changes to dietary guidelines for Americans.In a report released …
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Tied to Better Cognitive Performance in Seniors
Better performance seen across five cognitive domains
Model Including Polygenic Risk, Polysocial Score Improves CHD Risk Prediction
Polygenic risk score and polysocial score have independent and additive effects on coronary heart disease
1990 to 2021 Saw Decline in Life Expectancy in the United States
Rankings of life expectancy and healthy life expectancy declined for males and females in the United States
Health Span-Lifespan Gaps Widening Globally
Sex difference identified, with women exhibiting a wider health span-lifespan gap than men
Elevated Blood Pressure Variability Linked to Lower Cognitive Scores
Association differed by race and was only significant in older Black adults