Better outcomes associated with IV thrombolysis followed by mechanical thrombectomy versus mechanical thrombectomy alone
High-Volume Surgeons Key to Survival in Open Repair for AAA
Surgeons with at least seven open aortic procedures per year, centers with perioperative mortality rate ≤5 percent tied to better outcomes
Physical Activity in Early Late Life May Cut Risk for CVD
At least 20 minutes a day of physical activity early in late life associated with the greatest cardiovascular benefits
Poor Outcomes Common With COVID-19, Acute Ischemic Stroke
Factors associated with poor functional outcomes included age older than 60 years, diabetes mellitus, increased NIHSS, LVO
SGLT2is, SGLT2i/GLP-1RA May Prevent CV Events in T2DM
Current use of SGLT2is, GLP-1RAs, and their combination associated with significantly reduced risk of heart failure events
ASA: Endovascular Therapy Studied in Large Ischemic Stroke
Better functional outcomes but more intracranial hemorrhages seen with endovascular therapy plus medical care versus medical care alone
Scientists Create ‘Universal’ Donor Organs Where Blood Type Does Not Matter
Proof-of-concept study is a significant step toward creating universal type O organs for transplantation
Prior Authorization Impacts Care, Workforce Productivity
AMA urges employers to ask insurers, employees about the impact of prior authorizations
Meta-Analysis Shows Prevalence of Statin Intolerance Is Low
Prevalence of SI was 9.1 percent overall; significant associations seen for age, female gender, Asian and Black race, obesity, diabetes mellitus
ACSM Updates Guidance for Exercise in Type 2 Diabetes
Small doses of physical activity to break up sedentary time modestly attenuate postprandial glucose, insulin levels