Baseline Lung Allograft Dysfunction After Bilateral Lung Transplantation: Determinants and Long-Term Pulmonary Outcomes
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Baseline Lung Allograft Dysfunction After Bilateral Lung Transplantation: Determinants and Long-Term Pulmonary Outcomes

Baseline lung allograft dysfunction (BLAD) affects over 60% of bilateral lung transplant recipients, associates with increased mortality, and influences long-term lung function trajectories. Risk factors include higher BMI, prolonged ICU stay, bronchial stenosis, and older donor age.
Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy and Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Diverse Hispanic/Latino Adults: Insights from the HCHS/SOL and SOL Ojos Studies
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Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy and Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Diverse Hispanic/Latino Adults: Insights from the HCHS/SOL and SOL Ojos Studies

More than one-third of Hispanic/Latino adults with diabetes exhibit diabetic retinopathy (DR), with significant variability across backgrounds. Hypertension notably associates with DR and vision-threatening DR, highlighting the need for targeted cardiovascular risk management and tailored screening.