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High screen times may increase CV risks for young adults

A study of 382 adults ages 18 to 40 found that more than six hours of daily screen time was associated with higher blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index, even when accounting for physical activity. The research, being presented at ACC.26, also found one-quarter of those with higher screen time used nicotine, compared with 12% of those with less screen time. Healio (free registration) (3/25) Learn More

What happens when AI contributes to patient safety risks?

Experts at a recent event hosted by the Duke Health AI Evaluation and Governance Program and the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy discussed the importance of integrating AI risk management into patient safety reporting. Raj Ratwani, director of the MedStar Health National Center for Human Factors in Health Care, highlighted the "staggering" number of errors, such as omissions and inappropriate inclusions, found in evaluations of AI digital scribe output. Nicoleta Economou, director of the Duke Health AI Evaluation and Governance Program, said that the lack of standardized methods makes it difficult to detect when AI has contributed to safety issues. Both MedStar and Duke Health have governance policies that include AI safety. Healthcare Innovation (3/25) Learn More

Cardiac risks rise again months after stopping GLP-1s

A study in BMJ Medicine found that heart risks that fall with GLP-1 receptor agonist treatment can begin to rise again as soon as six months after discontinuation of the medications. Based on data for about 333,000 people with diabetes who received treatment through the Veterans Health Administration, taking GLP-1s for three years without stopping was associated with the largest benefits. CNN (3/18) Learn More

Severe infections may raise dementia risks

Severe infections such as cystitis may increase dementia risk, according to a study published in PLOS Medicine that found dementia-related infections occurred on average five to six years before a diagnosis of dementia. Researchers found that when looking at all hospital-treated diseases 20 years before a dementia diagnosis, 29 had a significant association with a higher risk of dementia. MedPage Today (free registration) (3/24) Learn More

Heartflow makes progress in AI imaging tools

Heartflow said it has made significant progress in its AI-driven imaging portfolio, including the enrollment of the first patient in its NAVIGATE-PCI Registry. The registry will compare the real-world impact of the PCI Navigator, which uses AI to help plan for percutaneous coronary intervention, with traditional care. The company also announced that the Heartflow Plaque Analysis software will be featured in several presentations at ACC.26, with studies showing its effectiveness in risk prediction, cost savings and care management. Cardiovascular Business (3/16) Learn More

Sleep duration remains stable regardless of ASCVD

A study published in JACC found that adults with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease had similar, equally stable sleep durations as those without the condition. However, significant disparities in sleep patterns remain across race, income and age, with Black, American Indian and Alaska Native individuals reporting short sleep durations more frequently. Cardiology Advisor (3/23) Learn More

Early-bird exercisers may enjoy better health outcomes

Exercising in the early morning has been shown to offer better health benefits than working out at other times of the day, according to research being presented at ACC.26. Individuals who engage in physical activity at the start of their day may have lower risks for type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and other conditions. HealthDay News (3/20) Learn More

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