Risks for diabetes complications, mortality lower with non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants versus warfarin
CAC Tied to Cardiovascular Risk During Radiation Therapy for NSCLC
Patients with coronary artery calcium may have increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events after initiation of radiation therapy
Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy Linked to Metabolic Syndrome, HTN
ODI ≥5 in pregnancy linked to increased risk for HTN and MetS while AHI ≥5 in pregnancy linked to MetS, but not hypertension
11.5 Percent of Under 65-Year-Olds Uninsured in 2020
Adults aged 18 to 64 years living in non-Medicaid expansion states twice as likely to be uninsured as those living in expansion states
Clinical Decision Support May Cut Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Decreases seen for reversible risk in vulnerable patients with high baseline risk
~30 Percent of Seniors Have Sequelae After Acute SARS-CoV-2
Greatest excess risk seen for respiratory failure, fatigue, hypertension, memory difficulties compared with matched individuals without COVID-19
GDM May Up Risk for Range of Later Cardiovascular Conditions
Traditional risk factors such as subsequent diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia only partially contribute to higher risk
Poor Oral Health More Likely for Children With Heart Conditions
Low household income, intellectual or developmental disability linked to poor oral health among those with heart conditions
Living in Poor Neighborhood Tied to Worse Mitral Valve Repair Outcomes
Patients with lower socioeconomic status face bigger incisions, fewer repairs, more complications, and higher mortality
Midlife Chronic Conditions Increase Risk for Later Dementia
Authors say findings show importance of preventing chronic conditions earlier in life versus later in life