Cardiovascular Benefits Seen With as Few as 2,600 Steps Daily
Additional mortality benefits were found at a moderate-to-high versus low step cadence
Ischemic Strokes Less Severe With Left Atrial Appendage Closure in A-Fib
Ischemic stroke less often disabling or fatal with left atrial appendage closure than direct oral anticoagulant prophylaxis
Earlier Age at Menarche Raises Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Additionally, among women with diabetes, earlier age at menarche tied to increased stroke risk
Many Patients of Color Expect and Prepare for Unfair Health Care
In a recent survey, 55 percent of Black respondents said they believe they must be careful about their appearance to get fair treatment in doctors' offices
Eli Lilly Says Its New Weight-Loss Drug, Zepbound, Is Now Available
Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Zepbound, had already been approved by the FDA as a treatment for type 2 diabetes
CVD Mortality Similar With Diuretic, ACE Inhibitor, or Calcium Channel Blocker
Those randomly assigned to receive ACE inhibitor had increased risks for stroke mortality, fatal and nonfatal hospitalized stroke versus diuretic group
Walking Linked to Improved Cognitive Outcomes in Down Syndrome
Walking interactions can improve physical health and cognitive and executive function in adults with Down syndrome
Mechanical Thrombectomy Safe, Effective for High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism
No deaths seen at 30-day follow-up in real-world cohort
High Systolic BP Tied to Higher Cardiovascular Mortality in T2DM
Similarly, very low diastolic BP increases cardiovascular mortality risk with diabetes
2011 to 2022 Saw Little Change in Smoking Prevalence for Older Adults
However, among younger adults, significant declines were observed
