Articles tagged with Risk Communication
A new study by NHLBI shows that ultrasonography can predict the risk of heart attack and stroke in older adults, even before traditional risk factors appear. The test measures artery wall thickness, providing valuable information for early treatment and prevention.
Researchers developed a new blood test that can detect Down syndrome in the first trimester with accuracy rates exceeding 60%. The test combines measurements of human chorionic gonadotropin and pregnancy-associated protein A to identify women at higher risk of carrying a fetus with the condition.
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that diabetic men are at a 13 times higher risk for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) compared to non-diabetic men. Diabetic men were also four times more likely to develop ESRD attributed to non-diabetic disorders such as high blood pressure or kidney infection.
A study by Johns Hopkins researchers found that nearly one in four heart attack patients suffer from depression, which makes them less likely to modify their diets and exercise more often. The study also showed that depressed patients had greater difficulty following recommended lifestyle and behavior change recommendations.
A long-term epidemiological study found that postmenopausal women with the highest bone mass have a 3.5 times increased risk of developing breast cancer compared to those in the lowest quartile of bone mass. The study suggests that high bone mass may be associated with increased exposure to estrogen, which is linked to breast cancer de...
A long-term epidemiological study found a strong association between high bone mass and increased risk of breast cancer. Women with higher bone mass had 3.5 times the risk of developing postmenopausal breast cancer compared to those in the lowest quartile.