Screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) using a wearable heart monitor for 2 weeks can identify older adults with this potentially dangerous abnormal heart rhythm, but does not prevent subsequent strokes, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line Session at this year’s ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 Aug – 2 Sept).
Are People Spreading Mpox to Their Pets?
There’s no strong evidence that people with mpox can infect their pets, but the CDC still urges caution until more definitive analyses are done, according