The newly updated calculator estimates that 15 million American adults are at high risk for heart failure. Most of them are also at high risk for the heart attacks and strokes than can be caused by plaque-clogged arteries. But 4.3 million of those at high risk of heart failure appear unlikely to develop these other forms of heart and vascular disease, known as atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or ASCVD.
Health care did not play a big role in the election that's sending President Trump back to the White House and giving Republicans control of Congress. That doesn't mean Congress will avoid the topic next year.
To encourage actionable change, the book includes discussion prompts alongside each narrative. These are designed to spark meaningful conversations, foster collaboration and nurture a supportive work environment for medical professionals.
One alternative to antibiotics is phage therapy, which harnesses viruses to attack bacterial cells. Conceived over a century ago, phage therapy fell to the wayside as antibiotics rose to prominence, but recently, the field has seen a resurgence.
Staff shortages and ongoing financial strain have reached critical levels in healthcare delivery. As 2025 approaches, pressure mounts from consumers, government and payers for greater accountability and transparency in care. The convergence of these forces has left healthcare delivery organizations at a crossroads.
With over 800 FDA-cleared health AI applications, expectations are that AI will be a game changer. It can augment our ability to deliver better care, proactively manage health, and accelerate medical research.