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Risk of atrial fibrillation 900% higher with cancer
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Subcutaneous marstacimab appears safe in hemophilia A and B
MELBOURNE – Subcutaneous marstacimab produced significant reductions in bleeding rates in hemophilia A and B with reasonable safety and...
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No reduction in PE risk with vena cava filters after severe injury
MELBOURNE – “Given the cost and risks associated with a vena cava filter, our data suggest that there is no urgency to insert the filter in...
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Consider bleeding risk with oral anticoagulants in patients with GI cancer
MELBOURNE – Patients with some GI cancers may be at increased risk of bleeding, which can complicate the choice of antithrombotic therapies.
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Women express low decision regret after preimplantation testing for aneuploidy
Most patients do not regret their decision to undergo preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy, but some experience low levels of regret.
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Split-dose oxycodone protocol reduces opioid use after cesarean
A split-dose protocol for oxycodone use immediately after cesarean delivery can halve opioid use and reduce opioid side effects.
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Risk of cardiac events jumps after COPD exacerbation
Acute COPD exacerbations are associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events in the 4 weeks after the exacerbation.
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Social media use linked to acceptance of cosmetic surgery
Social media platforms may generate appearance comparisons between users by allowing them to access beauty-related videos and connect with other...
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Substantial reductions in HPV infections, CIN2+ after vaccination
Some of the declines in HPV infections, CIN2+, and anogenital warts seen with HPV vaccination was due to herd effect.
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Barrett’s esophagus endoscopies are undersampled
A significant number of endoscopies in patients with Barrett’s esophagus are not done according to the Seattle biopsy protocol.
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MRI-guided revascularization noninferior to FFR
Myocardial perfusion cardiovascular MRI is as good as invasive angiography and the use of fractional flow reserve to guide revascularization in...
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No cardiovascular benefit from vitamin D supplementation
Here is yet more evidence that vitamin D doesn’t prevent heart disease.
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Metabolic and work productivity gains follow telemonitored exercise
Nearly half of participants in an exercise program achieved at least the scheduled activity target of 150 minutes of physical activity per week....