Association between power outages and cardiovascular and respiratory hospitalizations ... on: March 13, 2026, 03:30:20 pm #1 Power outages, even those that last less than 24 hours, can create major difficulties and even hazards if you're disabled or frail.From PLOS Medicine (March 13, 2026)--"The association between power outages and cardiovascular and respiratory hospitalizations among US Medicare beneficiaries in 2018: A case-crossover study": The association between power outages and cardiovascular and respiratory hospitalizations among US Medicare beneficiaries in 2018: A case-crossover study In a case-crossover study, Heather McBrien and colleagues investigate if power outages are associated with cardiovascular and respiratory hospitalizations in older adults in the US.Image: https://u... journals.plos.org Last Edit: March 14, 2026, 10:42:03 am by agate Logged MS Speaks--online for 20 yearsSPMS, diagnosed 1980. Avonex 2001-2004. Copaxone 2007-2010. Glatopa (glatiramer acetate 40mg 3 times/week) 12/16/20 - 3/16/24.