Neurology
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Continued extension of time for thrombolysis in stroke
Is thrombolysis beneficial between 4.5 and 9 hours after onset of stroke in patients with hypoperfused but salvageable regions of brain detected...
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Consensus document reviews determination of brain death
The recommendations are the minimum criteria for the determination of brain death or death by neurologic criteria.
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Hypertension often goes undertreated in patients with a history of stroke
Uncontrolled hypertension is common, even among those who have survived a stroke.
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Inpatient pain management in the era of the opioid epidemic
Expert to detail best practices in treating the hospitalized patient with chronic pain.
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Patent foramen ovale linked with increased risk of ischemic stroke in PE
Is patent foramen ovale (PFO) associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke in patients diagnosed with acute pulmonary embolism (PE)?
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Infection ups mortality risk in patients with dementia
Those with dementia had a greater than sixfold increased risk of dying after acquiring any infection than those without dementia or an infection...
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COVID-19 fears would keep most Hispanics with stroke, MI symptoms home
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Internists’ use of ultrasound can reduce radiology referrals
The use of point-of-care ultrasound in internal medicine has been more controversial than in emergency medicine.
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New oral anticoagulants drive ACC consensus on bleeding
A new consensus document from the American College of Cardiology updates management of acute bleeding in patients on oral anticoagulants.
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Ticagrelor/aspirin combo: Fewer repeat strokes and deaths, but more bleeds
The combination also increased the risk for major hemorrhage, but that increase was small and would not overwhelm the benefit.