The association was especially strong among the elderly male population.
2015 to 2018 hypertension prevalence nearly 50 percent in the United States
Nov 22, 2023
The prevalence of stage 2 hypertension was about 30%; approximately 70% received treatment.
Nationwide prevalence of stroke up from 2011-2013 to 2020-2022
May 23, 2024
The prevalence of stroke was higher among adults aged 65 years and older versus younger adults.
Modifiable risk factors tied to young-onset dementia
Dec 28, 2023
Some of the factors include social isolation, diabetes, heart disease, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein and low handgrip strength.
Tough new labeling law for sesame prompts companies to add It to their products
Dec 22, 2022
The new requirements are so strict that it costs less to add sesame to food products than to try to keep it out.
Philips suspends US sales of CPAP, ventilator machines after recall
Jan 29, 2024
Following a recall of millions of its breathing machines that began in mid-2021, Philips Respironics announced Monday that it would halt sales of all such machines within the United States.
Burnout increasing among physicians in the United States
Oct 06, 2023
Burnout was the highest in women, primary care physicians and physicians with ≤10 years of experience.
Adults living alone have higher reported feelings of depression
Feb 15, 2024
Feelings of depression were much more likely for those never or rarely receive social and emotional support and live alone.
Being married linked to lower HbA1c in adults older than 50 years
Feb 08, 2023
“Increased support for older adults who are experiencing the loss of a marital/cohabitating relationship through divorce or bereavement, as well as the dismantling of negative stereotypes around...
Rate of opioid Rx at discharge from emergency department declining
Jan 20, 2023
A decrease was seen in rate and percentage of emergency department visits with opioid prescribed at discharge from 2017-2018 to 2019-2020.