Metabolite-, protein-based models with known risk factors outperformed risk factor-only models for predicting EBP reductions after bariatric surgery
Health Outcomes in Older Women Improved With 4,000 Steps Per Day a Couple Days Per Week
4,000 steps tied to lower mortality and cardiovascular disease risk, while more steps were tied to even better outcomes
Most U.S. Adults Unaware of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
Many lack awareness of CKM syndrome despite the fact that nearly nine in 10 have a risk factor for it
Visceral, Hepatic Fat Linked to Carotid Atherosclerosis
Higher visceral adipose tissue volume linked to higher carotid wall volume in Canadian cohort and higher carotid-intima media thickness in U.K. Biobank
IDWeek: Herpes Zoster Vaccination Linked to Lower Risk for MACE, Dementia, Death
No significant differences seen between the groups in psychiatric morbidity or Parkinsonism
GERD Linked to Increased Risk for Incident Acute Myocardial Infarction
Meta-analysis reveals 27 percent increased risk for incident acute myocardial infarction
Phthalate Exposure Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in People With Chronic Kidney Disease
Several genes identified with potentially mediating effects on phthalate-induced disease
U.S. Drug Supply Deeply Dependent on Chinese Ingredients
Nearly 700 medicines used in the U.S. to treat common conditions contain at least one chemical sourced only in China
Recommendations Developed for Managing Heart Failure in Pregnancy
Patients with right heart failure due to pulmonary arterial hypertension should receive counseling and referral to center with expertise
Heart Disease Risk Increases for Immigrants the Longer They Live in the United States
Authors say longer-term exposure to and adoption of U.S. dietary and lifestyle habits may contribute to shift in risk