Beyond Communication: Language Barriers Linked to Higher Hospital Utilization at End-of-Life in Dementia
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Beyond Communication: Language Barriers Linked to Higher Hospital Utilization at End-of-Life in Dementia

A retrospective cohort study reveals that dementia patients with preferred language other than English are more likely to have documented goals-of-care discussions yet experience significantly higher hospital-based healthcare utilization near end-of-life, including increased ED visits, hospitalizations, ICU admissions, and in-hospital deaths.
High Basal Ganglia Perivascular Space Burden Predicts Both Ischemic Stroke and Major Bleeding in Antithrombotic Users
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High Basal Ganglia Perivascular Space Burden Predicts Both Ischemic Stroke and Major Bleeding in Antithrombotic Users

A large prospective study reveals that a high burden of basal ganglia enlarged perivascular spaces (BGPVSs) significantly increases the risk of both ischemic stroke and major bleeding in patients on antithrombotic therapy, positioning BGPVS as a critical biomarker for personalized vascular risk assessment.