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DOACs for treatment of cancer-associated venous thromboembolism
Recent studies suggest DOACs may be a viable option in the treatment of malignancy-associated VTE.
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Cardiac biomarkers refine antihypertensive drug initiation decisions
PHILADELPHIA – Analysis showcases a better way to select patients for intensive BP lowering.
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FDA advisers set high bar for new opioids
Two days of FDA discussion over three new opioids seeking U.S. approval highlighted the barriers these drugs now face.
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Nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease cases on the rise across U.S.
Nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease is very hard to diagnose and very hard to treat.
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Reducing alarm fatigue in the hospital
Researchers are developing new sounds that could replace current alarms.
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Children with resistant UTIs unexpectedly may respond to discordant antibiotics
A low rate of care escalation and high rate of clinical improvement suggest this may be a reasonable approach until urine culture sensitivities...
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SHM Pediatric Core Competencies get fresh update
Experts say the core competencies must reflect the realities of the variety of community pediatric settings.
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SPRINT-type BP control provides up to 3 years of additional life
PHILADELPHIA – Survival advantage of intensive over standard blood pressure lowering is age dependent.
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Drop in flu activity may not signal seasonal peak
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Treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction is a work in progress
Although the disorder has a lower mortality than heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, it places a significant burden on health care...