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Young adults with migraine, other nontraditional risk factors may have higher stroke risk

American Heart News - Heart News

Research Highlights: Nontraditional risk factors for stroke were significantly associated with the development of strokes in adults younger than ages 35 to 45. Migraine was the most important nontraditional risk factor for stroke among both men and.

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Young-Onset Dementia Tied to New Risk Factors

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Four new risk factors for young-onset dementia were identified in the prospective U.K. Orthostatic hypotension, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, and social isolation emerged as new risk. Biobank study.

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Cardiovascular disease and cancer: shared risk factors and mechanisms

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 10 April 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01017-x Patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) have an increased risk of cancer, and patients with cancer have an increased risk of CVD.

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Young adults with migraine, other nontraditional risk factors may have higher stroke risk

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Nontraditional risk factors such as migraines are as important as traditional risk factors like high blood pressure for adults younger than ages 35-45, finds new study.

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Insulin resistance/hyperinsulinemia: an important cardiovascular risk factor that has long been underestimated

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Although many cardiovascular risk factors (such as arterial hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, etc.), Although many cardiovascular risk factors (such as arterial hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, etc.),

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Key Risk Factors Identified for Psoriasis Transforming Into Psoriatic Arthritis

HCPLive

In this analysis of independent risk factors for developing PsA from psoriasis, the use of MRI to detect such factors was noted as helpful for investigators.

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Study Identifies Critical Risk Factors for VTE After Pulmonary Resection

HCPLive

A recent analysis found risk factors linked to an embolism after VTE included Black race, interstitial fibrosis, advanced-stage disease, and increased operative duration.