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In two large U.S. cohorts, greater adherence to healthy dietary patterns—especially DASH—was associated with less subjective cognitive decline and slightly better objective cognition.
A novel matching approach using 911 call time and patient characteristics can effectively identify duplicate EMS responses, enabling more accurate patient-level inferences from response-based datasets with 100% sensitivity and up to 98.6% s
This qualitative study explores systemic barriers faced by underrepresented scholars in biomedical research, revealing challenges in academic culture, external pressures, and strategies for resilience through interviews with 78 early-career
A cross-sectional analysis of health technology assessments across G20 nations reveals significant disparities in access to CAR T-cell therapies, with only 48% of approved indications recommended for reimbursement and a median 1.54-year del
A new study reveals that neurologists receiving $1,000 or more from drug manufacturers were over 4 times more likely to prescribe expensive brand-name MS medications when generics were available, driving up costs for patients and the health
A large UK Biobank cohort study of 121,017 postmenopausal women reveals that earlier menopause significantly increases risks of multimorbidity progression, with women experiencing premature menopause facing 32% higher risk of developing fir
A retrospective cohort study reveals that dementia patients with preferred language other than English are more likely to have documented goals-of-care discussions yet experience significantly higher hospital-based healthcare utilization ne
A large-scale study of 390,000 hospitalizations reveals that while racial concordance modestly increases advance care planning (ACP) discussions, physician race and systemic quality initiatives play significant, nuanced roles in end-of-life
A large-scale retrospective cohort study involving nearly 300,000 women demonstrates that undergoing a cesarean delivery for a first birth is associated with an 11% lower likelihood of a second live birth and a 28% higher reliance on assist
This study examines patient engagement with home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) in a remote management program, revealing that accessibility and support do not always guarantee high patient compliance.
This systematic review analyzes the profound underrepresentation of African populations in high-impact clinical trials, revealing a stark disparity in cardiovascular and general medical research that limits the global applicability of evide
A comprehensive simulation study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of semaglutide for secondary cardiovascular prevention in US adults without diabetes, finding significant health benefits but highlighting the need for price reductions to en
A large-scale analysis of 239,890 patients in England reveals that Black, Asian, and mixed-ethnicity patients hospitalized for heart failure have significantly lower mortality rates than White patients, largely due to better pharmacological
This evidence-based review analyzes the adoption and clinical outcomes of telemedicine for post-ED follow-up, highlighting that while utilization is currently low (2.8%), it offers a safe alternative to in-person care without increasing ret
The 2024 National Firearms Survey reveals that 29.8 million US adults acquired firearms between 2021 and 2024. This trend introduced 11.2 million new owners, significantly increasing household exposure for millions of adults and children, r
This review analyzes ophthalmic drug shortages from 2001 to 2024, revealing that eye medications face longer shortage durations than other drug classes, significantly influenced by patent status and manufacturing transparency.
This article outlines new expert consensus on conducting rigorous qualitative research in internal medicine, providing a roadmap for investigators to move beyond numbers and capture the human experience of healthcare through methods like in
A large-scale analysis of the VA Million Veteran Program reveals that TBI, depression, and specific military environmental exposures significantly elevate the 10-year risk of Alzheimer’s and related dementias, highlighting critical targets
A massive study of nearly 290,000 participants reveals that severe obesity (BMI ≥40) triples the risk of heart failure and nearly triples the risk of atrial fibrillation, with significant sex-based differences in stroke and mortality risk.
The MUTTON-HF trial evaluates whether culturally and medically tailored meals, incorporating traditional Diné (Navajo) foods, can improve clinical outcomes and quality of life for Indigenous heart failure patients facing nutrition insecurit
