Risk of Developing Cancer Up for Children With Congenital Heart Disease
Mothers with a newborn with congenital heart disease also have increased risk of cancer
Metal Mixtures During Pregnancy May Lower Midlife Hypertension Risk
Doubling of vitamin B12 associated with lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure
U.S. Prevalence of Adverse CVD Outcomes Varies With Income, Education
Odds of all CVD conditions significantly higher in bottom 80 percent income groups versus top 20 percent income groups
Considerable Proportion of Medical Device Adverse Events Reported Late
9.1 percent were reported after 180 days; small number of manufacturers submitted most of the late reports
Short Sleep Doubles Risk for Elevated Blood Pressure in Teens
Combination of insomnia and short sleep increases risk for hypertension fivefold
Minimal TV Viewing May Cut ASCVD Risk in Those With T2DM Genetic Risk
Medium and high T2DM genetic risk not linked to increased risk for ASCVD when TV viewing is no more than one hour/day
Americans Borrowed $74 Billion in 2024 to Cover Medical Costs
Survey reveals many Americans worry they will incur medical debt if they experience a major medical event
2017 to 2023 Saw Decline in Exclusive Cigarette Smoking, Rise in Vaping
Findings seen among U.S. adults, with trend driven by adults younger than 44 years
Americans Borrowed $74 Million in 2024 to Cover Medical Costs
Survey reveals many Americans worry they will incur medical debt if they experience a major medical event
Inpatient Dialysis Initiation Higher for Patients With CKD and Heart Failure
More frequent placement of central venous catheter seen for patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction