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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 22-Dec-2025 17:11 ET (22-Dec-2025 22:11 GMT/UTC)

High blood pressure in adolescence a silent risk of atherosclerosis later in life

Linköping University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A blood pressure as low as 120/80 mm Hg in adolescence can be linked to a higher risk of atherosclerosis in middle age, according to a study led from Linköping University, Sweden. The findings, published in the journal JAMA Cardiology, indicate that high blood pressure early in life plays an important role in the development of coronary artery disease.

Journal: JAMA Cardiology
Funder: Swedish Heart-Lung Foundation, Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, Swedish Research Council, Vinnova

Lung cancer deaths prevented and life-years gained from lung cancer screening

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: Only approximately 1 in 5 eligible individuals in the U.S. underwent lung cancer screening (LCS) in 2024. Increasing current uptake to 100% could increase deaths prevented and life-years gained 3-fold. Efforts to increase uptake include improving awareness of LCS recommendations and access to LCS facilities, and targeting subgroups in whom LCS maximizes life-years gained.

Journal: JAMA

Physical activity over the adult life course and risk of dementia in the Framingham heart study

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: In this cohort study of adults in the Framingham Heart Study Offspring cohort, higher levels of midlife and late-life physical activity were associated with similar reductions in risk of all-cause and Alzheimer disease dementia. These findings may inform future efforts to delay or prevent dementia through timing interventions during the most relevant stages of the adult life course.

Journal: JAMA Network Open

Trends in prevalence of adverse childhood experiences among children

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: This cross-sectional study reveals an encouraging positive shift in the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among U.S. children during the study period of 2016 to 2023. The upward trends in the proportion of individuals reporting 0 ACEs suggest a growing societal recognition of the importance of healthy and nurturing environments for children. Conversely, the decrease in the prevalence of 4 or more ACEs highlights a reduction in severe ACEs, particularly among other racial and ethnic groups and those from low-income families.

Journal: JAMA Network Open

Queens Cancer Center Oncology nurse receives Alliance CRP RISE Award for Advancing Cancer Research

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Grant and Award Announcement

Oncology nurse Linda Bulone has received the 2025 Alliance Clinical Research Professionals Research Integrity Service Excellence (CRP RISE) Award from the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology. This award honors site Clinical Research Professionals (CRPs) who exemplify excellence through quality, patient advocacy, professional development, and leadership with compassion, integrity, respect, safety, and teamwork.

Studies suggest ambient AI saves time, reduces burnout and fosters patient connection

University of Chicago Medical Center
Peer-Reviewed Publication

UChicago experts contributed to two new studies which found that ambient clinical documentation tools can cut down on administrative time and help physicians be more mentally healthy and present with patients.

Journal: JAMA Network Open

Medical data as a key asset in the digital health era: A framework for challenges and strategies

FAR Publishing Limited
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Build a comprehensive medical data ecosystem framework that spans the entire data lifecycle and offers a new perspective for advancing practice in the field.

Provide practical tools for multi-stakeholders by organizing applicable technologies, referenced international standards, and representative deliverables to accelerate implementation.

Identify the core tasks across three key domains—technological innovation, institutional reform, and ethical governance—to maximize the potential of medical data.