Biomarkers of Insulin Resistance Are Risk Factors for Aortic Stenosis
Significant associations seen for fasting, 30-min, and 120-min plasma insulin and proinsulin with AS
Dementia Diagnosis Risk Higher for Stroke Survivors for Up to 20 Years
Hazard ratio for dementia higher in those with stroke compared with reference population, those with acute myocardial infarction
GLP-1 RAs Reduce Risk for Clinically Important Kidney, CVD Outcomes
Meta-analysis shows significant reductions in composite kidney outcome, kidney failure, MACE, all-cause death
7.9 Percent of People of All Ages Uninsured in January to June 2024
No change seen in percentage of people who were uninsured from 2023 to first half of 2024; lower percentage had public coverage
Irregular Sleep Linked to Increased Risk for Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events
Adequate sleep duration offsets MACE risk for moderately irregular, but not for irregular, sleepers
U-Shaped Association Seen for Alcohol Consumption, Cardiometabolic Disease
However, no evidence seen for causal association between alcohol consumption and risk for coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes
Lower Levels of Total Cholesterol Seen in More Recent Birth Cohorts
More recent cohorts also have lower levels of fasting triglycerides, but higher levels of fasting glucose
Even Modest Weight Loss Tied to Lower Health Care Spending
Finding seen for adults with overweight or obesity and either employer-sponsored insurance or Medicare coverage
Consuming More Plant Than Animal Protein Cuts Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Benefit seen for overall cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease, but not for stroke
Rules-Based Electronic Triggers Effectively ID Missed Opportunities in Diagnosis
Findings seen for treat-and-release emergency department visits at Veterans Affairs health care sites
