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Lipoprotein(a) levels can guide CV risk assessment and treatment
June 5, 2019
High levels of Lp(a) are an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and could be used to guide risk assessment and treatment.
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DOACs surpass warfarin in low-weight AFib patients
June 5, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO – Data from 21,000 Korean AFib patients weighing 60 kg or less showed DOACs had better efficacy and safety than did warfarin.
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Tick-borne disease has become a national issue
June 4, 2019
Seven new tick-borne pathogens were discovered or introduced between 2004 and 2016.
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FDA approves new treatment for hospital-acquired, ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia
June 4, 2019
The new indication is based on results of a multinational, double-blind study involving a different antibacterial drug.
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Hospitalists can help alleviate rising drug costs
May 30, 2019
There are effective short-term solutions that can be implemented to cut the rising costs of pharmaceuticals.
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Subsegmental PEs overtreated despite link with patient harm
May 28, 2019
How often are physicians treating isolated subsegmental pulmonary embolisms?
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When is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) indicated?
May 24, 2019
ECT is principally indicated for refractory mood and psychotic disorders.
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By the numbers: Readmissions for skin conditions
May 24, 2019
The 5-year analysis shows rates are highest for vascular hamartomas, dermatomyositis, and mycosis fungoides.
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Restrictive transfusion strategy in cardiac surgery remains noninferior
May 24, 2019
Does using a restrictive transfusion strategy with patients undergoing cardiac surgery affect long-term outcomes?
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p-TIPS improves outcomes for high-risk variceal bleeding
May 22, 2019
Do high-risk patients undergoing preemptive transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (p-TIPS) procedures experience improvements in mortality when compared with usual care with medications and endoscopy?
