Come Fly With Me: Hidden CVD Risks in Airline Pilots?

Edited By: Manasi Talwadekar  TOPLINE: Cardiovascular risk factors and comorbidities are prevalent among asymptomatic aircraft pilots referred for medical screening, but these individuals generally represent a healthy population with good functional capacity. However, the prevalence of cardiac structural findings, such as aortic dilation, warrants increased attention. METHODOLOGY: Stringent regulatory medical screeningsContinue Reading

Phone-Based Walking Support Program Enhances Arthritis Care

TOPLINE: A randomized controlled trial showed that a 6-week telephone-delivered Walk With Ease (WWE-T) Program improved physical function, arthritis management self-efficacy, and impairment related to daily activities in adults with arthritis, with benefits sustained at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months. METHODOLOGY: In a randomized controlled trial, researchers comparedContinue Reading