1. In this retrospective study, the chest X-ray cardiovascular disease (CXR CVD)-risk model performed similarly to the standard atherosclerotic (AS) CVD risk score at predicting 10-year risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). 2. Among patients with an unknown ASCVD risk score, those deemed statin-eligible by the model were nearly twice as likely to have
Study found that adhering to low-fat diets significantly reduces lung cancer risk in older adults, with the most substantial benefits observed in current smokers. High consumption of saturated fats was linked to increased lung cancer risk, particularly for small-cell lung cancer.
Study in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery examines the link between smoking, drinking, and dietary habits and the risk of developing head and neck cancer (HNC), highlighting the significant impact of lifestyle choices on cancer risk.
Investigators evaluated risk factor–based guidelines and risk model–based strategies for lung cancer screening in World Trade Center–exposed responders.
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