More intensive LDL-C lowering may cut recurrent stroke risk
Feb 22, 2022
More intensive LDL-C-lowering with statin-based therapies was linked to a reduced risk for recurrent stroke for patients with evidence of atherosclerosis.
Baricitinib reduces mortality in critically ill adults with COVID-19
Feb 18, 2022
A reduction in death was seen at 28 and 60 days for patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Physical activity in early late life may cut risk for cardiovascular disease
Feb 18, 2022
At least 20 minutes a day of physical activity early in late life is associated with the greatest cardiovascular benefits.
Meta-analysis shows prevalence of statin intolerance Is low
Feb 16, 2022
The prevalence of statin intolerance was 9.1% overall; significant associations were seen for age, female gender, Asian and Black race, obesity and diabetes mellitus.
Model predicts impact of food choices on life expectancy
Feb 16, 2022
A change to the optimized diet at age 60 years from a typical diet is estimated to increase LE by 8 years for women and 8.8 years for men, while 80-year-olds could gain about 3.4 years.
Smartphone system can assess blood clotting from single drop
Feb 14, 2022
The micro-mechanical system using a vibration motor and camera on smartphones can compute the PT/INR.
Fat mass negatively linked to bone mineral density
Feb 14, 2022
The negative association of fat mass index with body mass index was stronger in men than in women.
Clinical decision support may cut cardiovascular disease risk
Feb 10, 2022
Decreases were seen for reversible risk in vulnerable patients with high baseline risk.
Persistent Black-white disparities seen in cancer mortality
Feb 10, 2022
Mortality rates were 41% higher for breast cancer for Black women, despite similar or lower incidence rates compared with whites.
Cemented hemiarthroplasty for hip fracture improves QOL for those 60 and older
Feb 10, 2022
A modest improvement in quality of life and fewer periprosthetic fractures were seen in patients receiving cemented versus uncemented hemiarthroplasty.