AMA survey unearthed concerns about data privacy protections and confusion about who can access personal health information
Rates of CV Risk Factors, Disease Projected to Rise by 2060
In the U.S., prevalence of CV risk factors and disease set to decrease for Whites, increase for racial/ethnic minorities
Wearing An Activity Tracker May Promote Physical Activity
Review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses suggests use of activity trackers effective for increasing walking, reducing body weight
AI Can Help ID Incidental PE on Conventional Chest CT Exams
Out of 3,003 chest CT exams, AI detected four iPEs missed by clinical reports, and clinical reports detected seven iPEs missed by AI
Evidence Updated on Myocarditis After mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination
Incidence of myocarditis probably higher after vaccination with mRNA-1273 versus BNT162b2, lower with increased interval between doses
Heart Failure-Related Deaths Up in Younger Adults in the U.S.
Black adults have a threefold higher age-adjusted, heart failure-related mortality rate versus White adults, with regional variation
Disparities Seen in LVAD Use for Heart Failure in Seniors
Authors say disparities in LVAD use by race, sex likely driven by clinician decision-making
Limited English Proficiency Tied to Worse Access to Health Care
Adults with limited English proficiency more likely to lack usual source of care, be overdue for receipt of preventive services
Counseling Can Prevent Obesity in Normal, Overweight Women
Midlife women aged 40 to 60 years with normal or overweight BMI should undergo counseling to maintain weight, limit weight gain
Vaccination Cuts Risk for Myocardial Infarction, Stroke After COVID-19
Findings show lower hospitalization risk 31 to 120 days after COVID-19 infection