A morning BP rise of over 10 mmHg independently predicts left ventricular hypertrophy—accounting for 36.2% of LVMI variability, even after adjusting for age and BMI.
A study presented at RSNA 2024 demonstrated findings at midlife, decades prior to patients exhibiting early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease related dementia.
Total apoB particle count and Lp(a) levels best reflect coronary artery disease risk, with researchers noting that lipid-related atherosclerotic risk is most accurately reflected by the total count of apoB-P.
A new study found that 1 in 3 rheumatoid arthritis patients with normal heart function on standard tests had hidden heart strain detectable only through advanced imaging, with anemia emerging as the strongest predictor.
A new study exposes the alarming levels of medical and educational debt burdening U.S. health care workers, with debt disproportionately affecting women, Black workers, and those in lower-paying fields.
The U.S. Senate Committee is calling the CEO of Steward Health to testify about alleged corporate greed and financial mismanagement amid the company's bankruptcy.