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Ticagrelor monotherapy tops DAPT for high-risk PCI patients
SAN FRANCISCO – TWILIGHT findings support move to shorter DAPT.
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CDC reports most vaping lung disease linked to THC-containing cartridges
Most vaping cartridges were obtained on the street, from dealers, online, or from friends or social contacts.
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Palliative care programs continue growth in U.S. hospitals
Almost three-quarters of hospitals have a program, but “geography is destiny” for patients.
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Apixaban prevents clots with cancer
Does apixaban therapy decrease venous thromboembolism (VTE) in ambulatory patients with cancer at intermediate to high risk who are starting...
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Dual therapy best for AFib with ACS no matter the treatment strategy
SAN FRANCISCO – The study marks the only trial in the field that included patients with ACS managed medically.
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POCUS for hospitalists: The SHM position statement
What is point-of-care ultrasound, and how are hospitalists using POCUS?
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Effects of hospitalization on readmission rate
Does the trauma of hospitalization increase the risk of 30-day readmission or ED visit rate?
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Skip supplemental O2 in nonhypoxic ACS
PARIS –
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Using ultrasound guidance for adult abdominal paracentesis
What are the best practices for ultrasound use while performing abdominal paracentesis in adults?
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A quarter of ICU admissions caused by substance abuse
Polysubstance abuse was the most frequent subcategory of illicit and prescription drug admissions.