About 10% of the U.S. population fits into the highest-risk category, with a 20% or higher risk of a cardiac event; 54% are ...

The Pooled Cohort Equations (PCE) cardiovascular risk score stratifies risk for multiple ocular diseases, according to a study published online in Ophthalmology. Deyu Sun, Ph.D., from the David Geffen ...

A risk-assessment tool incorporating NT-proBNP and high-sensitivity troponin performs better than clinical scores for predicting stroke among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are taking oral ...

A test using genetics to predict who is at the highest risk of developing type 1 diabetes could one day be applied to largescale health studies, to identify adults who could benefit from new drugs, ...

Risk management systems are increasingly implemented by drinking water utilities to prevent contamination events. While some Canadian provinces have mandated these systems, evaluating their success ...