Isolated diastolic hypertension in young adults is associated with an increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and heart failure.
In patients with atrial fibrillation, a hemoglobin decline of 2 g/dL or more after starting oral anticoagulants indicates an increased cancer risk.
Cardiac abnormalities appear to be common in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), suggesting structured surveillance may be needed.
Emergency stroke care requires clinicians to balance time-sensitive medical intervention with respect for patient autonomy. Neurologists are first introduced to the ethical principle of informed ...
Kratom use throughout the US appears to be on the rise as addiction centers report seeing an increase in patients seeking treatment.
Oncology nurses can utilize the 4Ms framework to address structural ageism and optimize clinical outcomes for older patients with cancer.
Patients with cancer and comorbid obstructive sleep apnea face a significantly higher risk for adverse cardiovascular outcomes and stroke.
Hospital participation in a structured quality program modestly improves postdischarge guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure.