Articles: health.
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses an important global health challenge in the 21st century. A previous study has quantified the global and regional burden of AMR for 2019, followed with additional publications that provided more detailed estimates for several WHO regions by country. To date, there have been no studies that produce comprehensive estimates of AMR burden across locations that encompass historical trends and future forecasts. ⋯ UK Department of Health and Social Care's Fleming Fund using UK aid, and the Wellcome Trust.
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Sep 2024
Cardiovascular risk and preclinical atherosclerosis are associated with white matter hyperintensities in apparently healthy adults: the population-based cross-sectional study BIALYSTOK PLUS.
White matter hyperintensities, present in patients and asymptomatic individuals, have been previously shown to be associated with atherosclerosis risk factors, such as high blood pressure, hypercholesterolemia, smoking, and diabetes. ⋯ The cardiovascular risk class, presence of carotid plaques, increased intima‑media complex thickness, and diabetes are the main risk factors for white matter hyperintensities in apparently healthy adults. People without hypertension or diabetes but with higher CVR are also at a risk for developing white matter hyperintensities, which emphasizes the importance of CVR assessment for prediction of neurodegenerative changes.
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Stroke is a significant health burden for veterans and the fifth leading cause of death for women. Compared to civilian women, women veterans have significant multimorbid physical and mental health conditions contributing to their stroke risk. This scoping review aimed to synthesize evidence on the stroke risk factors specific to U.S. women veterans and identify any association between risk factors and a delay in prevention and treatment for women veterans. ⋯ Empirical literature on this matter is lacking. Examining and understanding the differences in sex, gender, and veteran status, and their association with stroke risk, is warranted. Screening women veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and for stroke early, at 30 years of age, is recommended.