Excess Mortality Persisted in Western World From 2020 Through 2022
Excess deaths continued in 2022 when most COVID-19 containment measures were lifted and COVID-19 vaccines were continued
Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Risk for Mortality
Reduction in risk is partly explained by multiple cardiometabolic factors, including small molecule metabolites, inflammatory biomarkers
Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer Tied to Lower Risk for Cardiovascular Events
Risk for cardiovascular diseases similar between gastric cancer patients who undergo endoscopic resection and the general population
9.6 Percent of Medical Visits Took Place Via Telehealth in 2021
Percentage of telehealth visits was higher for mental health than other clinicians
BMI Cutoff of 30 for Obesity May Be Too High for Middle-Aged, Older Adults
Authors found that BMI of ≥27 shows excellent diagnostic performance
Semaglutide Cuts Risk for Kidney Outcomes, Death in CKD With T2DM
Reduction seen in risk for clinically important kidney outcomes and death from cardiovascular causes
Weight Navigation Program Boosts Use of Weight Management Treatments
Greater use of weight management treatments seen with WNP, including bariatric surgery, low-calorie meal replacement
HTN, Albuminuria Risks No Worse for Kidney Donors Versus Nondonors
In a recent study, donors had initial drop in eGFR after nephrectomy, followed by lesser decline per year than nondonors
Delay in Hospital Arrival After Stroke Linked to Social Vulnerability
Areas with high incidence of delay characterized by increased social vulnerability including SES, housing type, and transportation
2007 to 2019 Saw Increase in Inflation-Adjusted Health Care Spending
From 2007 to 2019, medical burden increased from 23.5 to 26.4 percent for low-income families and from 5.4 to 6.5 percent for higher-income families
