AHA: Semaglutide cuts risk for CVD events in patients without diabetes
Nov 14, 2023
Findings seen over three years in adults with preexisting cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity
Living alone tied to higher risk for cancer death
Nov 02, 2023
The findings persist for men, women, white adults and those with college education when fully adjusting for other factors.
No decline in cardiovascular events seen with COVID-19 vaccine after acute coronary syndromes
Jun 03, 2024
Findings show no significant reduction in primary end point, MACE for those receiving vaccine after acute coronary syndromes
Distribution pattern of cerebral aneurysms has remained consistent since 1761
Jun 03, 2024
Most cerebral aneurysms occur in the internal carotid, middle cerebral and anterior communicating artery complex regions.
AI can greatly improve caregiving, doctor says in JAMA interview
By
John O'Connor
Jul 10, 2024
Artificial intelligence has the potential to convert vast amounts of data into actionable knowledge, promising significant advancements in patient care and research.
Offering choice of CRC screening increases completion rates
May 21, 2024
The rate of colorectal cancer screening improved within six months for those offered fecal immunochemical testing only or a choice of coloscopy or FIT.
Business briefs, Oct. 23
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 23, 2023
Assisted living providers should be allowed to lead Medicare ACOs, advocacy group says… Rein in ‘alarming’ Medicare Advantage, expand Medicare services to innovate senior care, LTC advocates...
Clinical practice guideline developed for age-related hearing loss
May 10, 2024
The recommendations include identification of sociodemographic factors and patient preferences that influence access to and use of hearing healthcare.
Higher olive oil intake tied to lower risk for dementia-related death
May 08, 2024
The findings were seen among US adults irrespective of overall diet quality.
Disease severity similar for RSV as unvaccinated COVID-19, influenza
Apr 05, 2024
The odds of invasive mechanical ventilation and death significantly increased for those with RSV versus vaccinated COVID and flu.