The findings "could in part play a role in the rising incidence of early-stage melanoma with low risk of progression or patient morbidity, thereby contributing to increasing rates of overdiagnosis."
The prevalence is higher than what has been seen in other studies, which could represent a true difference in prevalence, or reflect limitations of the database.
The American Heart Association has now formally voted to join other societies forming a new professional certification board for CV medicine, independent of the American Board of Internal Medicine.