Statins, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers tied to lower risk for death
Hypertension at Middle Age Associated With Cognitive Decline
Among treated individuals, blood pressure control at baseline inversely linked to global cognitive, memory test scores
Therapeutic Suggestions During General Anesthesia Cut Pain
Therapeutic suggestions played through earphones during general anesthesia can reduce postop pain, opioid use
Physical Activity Might Not Reduce Schizophrenia Risk
Contrary to current evidence, moderate/vigorous activity may increase risk
Little Change Seen in Rx of Opioids for Those at Risk for Misuse
After CDC guideline publication, there was a 14 percent decrease in oxycodone prescriptions, but not for other Schedule II opioids
Pregnancy-Related Cardiovascular Outcomes Worse for Black Women
Compared with Whites, Black women had increased odds of mortality, myocardial infarction, stroke, PE, peripartum cardiomyopathy
Good CV Health Metrics From Midlife May Lower Dementia Risk
Dementia risk significantly lower for those with intermediate, ideal level of behavioral cardiovascular health in midlife and late life
Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia Linked to Poor Outcomes in COVID-19
Admission blood glucose is strong predictor of death among patients admitted directly to the ICU
Heart Transplant Outcomes Vary by State
Significant variation seen for waitlist mortality, transplant rate, and one-year graft survival
Americans Showing Hesitancy Toward COVID-19 Testing
Majority of adults believing they need a COVID-19 test delay or avoid testing, most often due to exposure fear
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