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Obesity Prevalence Among Children in WIC Decreased Modestly

Significant decreases in obesity were seen for children aged 2 to 4 years enrolled in WIC state and territory agencies.

Approximately 1 in 3 Patients With ASCVD Not Receiving Flu Shot

About one in three individuals with ASCVD did not receive an influenza vaccination in the past year.

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Changes in Household Income Tied to Cardiovascular Disease Risk

A drop in household income over six years is associated with a higher risk for subsequent incident CVD during the next 17 years.

Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device-Related Infective Endocarditis Outcomes

Cardiac implantable electronic device-related infective endocarditis is diagnosed in a third of patients with implantable device related infections.

AMA Urges General Public to Avoid E-Cigarette Use

Americans should not use electronic cigarettes while health officials investigate cases of severe lung illness that may be linked to the devices.

Acute MI, Ischemic Stroke Risk Increased by Asthma Exacerbation

An asthma exacerbation resulting in hospitalization greatly increases the risk for acute myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke in adults with poorly controlled asthma.

ASCVD Prevention in High-Risk Patients: An Endocrine Society Guideline

The Endocrine Society published a clinical practice guideline cosponsored by the American Diabetes Association and the European Society of Endocrinology regarding the primary prevention of ASCVD and T2D.

Markers of IL-1 Activation Predict First-Time MI in Patients With HIV

People with HIV and cardiovascular disease have higher levels of the interleukin-1 receptor antagonist and soluble regulator sIL-1R1 up to 10 years before the first myocardial infarction.