Black Survivors of Second Primary Cancers Face Higher Risk for Death
Black patients with second primary cancers had highest risk for both cancer-related and cardiovascular disease-related deaths
BP Measurements Inaccurate With Undercuffing, Overcuffing
Significantly higher BP reading seen with use of a regular cuff among those requiring large or extra-large cuff
Disparities in Stroke Risk Factors Persist for Black Adults
After one year of aggressive medical management, diastolic BP and physical activity scores no longer differ for Blacks, non-Blacks
Physical Activity Programs Beneficial for Hospitalized Older Adults
Meta-analysis shows improvement in functional capacity for acutely hospitalized older adults
Aromatherapy With Peppermint Oil Beneficial After Heart Surgery
Reduction seen in severity of pain and improvement in sleep quality for patients after open-heart surgery
Illicit Drug Use Seen in One-Third of Sudden Cardiac Deaths in Younger Adults
Cannabis most common illicit drug, but polysubstance use also common
Genetic Evidence Supports Causal Effect for Diastolic BP on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Risk effect of diastolic blood pressure on benign prostatic hyperplasia persists after conditioning with waist circumference
Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Higher Risk for Aortic Stenosis
Higher risk also seen for subsequent risks of undergoing aortic valve intervention and having aortic stenosis-related death
Cardiac Rehab Lowers Risk for Death After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
However, only 12 percent of patients complete all recommended sessions
Ultraprocessed Food Increases Risk for Death With Type 2 Diabetes
Findings seen for all-cause death and cardiovascular mortality
