Community Perceptions in New York City: Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Policies and Programs in the First 1000 Days.

Objectives: To examine perceptions of Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) policies and programs focused on the first 1000 days-gestation through age 2 years-among community stakeholders in Washington Heights and the South Bronx, two neighborhoods in New York City with disproportionately high prevalence of childhood obesity.

Methods: A multilevel framework informed interview guide development. Using purposeful sampling, we recruited study participants who were (1) able to speak English or Spanish and (2) resided or employed in Washington Heights or the South Bronx.

Detection of atrial fibrillation using an earlobe photoplethysmographic sensor.

Unlabelled: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia in the world, associated with increased risk of thromboembolic events and an increased mortality rate. In addition, a significant portion of AF patients are asymptomatic. Current AF diagnostic methods, often including a body surface electrocardiogram or implantable loop recorder, are both expensive and invasive and offer limited access within the general community.