Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Effective for Lowering Blood Pressure
A study was conducted to determine a more precise dose-response effect for omega-3 fatty acids on blood pressure in the general population.
Preventive Medicine
Presidential Advisory From the AHA: Call to Action for Cardiovascular Disease in Women
The AHA has issued a presidential advisory statement regarding sex-based disparities in care of patients with cardiovascular disease.
Elevated Arterial Stiffness: A Strong, Independent Predictor of Diabetes
A study was conducted to determine if, compared with hypertension, arterial stiffness is a more accurate predictor of diabetes risk.
Effects of Antiseptic Mouth Rinses on COVID-19 Transmission
Researchers assessed the antiviral activity of several antiseptic agents against COVID-19 transmissibility.
AHA Outlines Strategies to Improve Nutrition Security in the US
While food insecurity is a leading public health issue, research shows that nutrition security may be a better target for disease prevention strategies.
USPSTF No Longer Recommends Aspirin Prophylaxis for Colorectal Cancer, CVD
The new guidelines say there is insufficient evidence to support using aspirin to reduce colorectal cancer incidence or mortality.
How Can Women Prevent Weight Gain in Menopause?
Researchers delineate strategies to prevent weight gain and body composition changes among women during perimenopause and menopause.
A New Contact-Free Optical Device May Detect Atrial Fibrillation
A study aimed to validate a novel algorithm for identifying atrial fibrillation in patients being measured with a recently approved contact-free optical device.
Hepatitis C Transmission Risk From Syringes With Fixed vs Detachable Needles
Investigators conducted a study to determine the effect of syringes with fixed needles vs those with detachable needles on the risk for hepatitis C virus transmission among people who use injectable drugs.
N95 Respirators vs Surgical Masks for Protection Against Viral Respiratory Illnesses
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine the effectiveness of N95 respirators vs surgical masks in protecting against viral respiratory illness transmission.
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