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Value of screening urinalysis before office procedures questioned
One problem with the new study was the lack of discussion about antibiotic prophylaxis.
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Sex toys for science
“We have not had good-quality studies with the use of modern vibrators.”
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Icosapent ethyl’s CV mortality benefit magnified in patients with prior MI
On top of statin therapy, icosapent ethyl provides mortality reductions in patients with prior MI.
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FFR not better, just different from IVUS for revascularizing intermediate stenoses
In a head-to-head comparison in the FLAVOUR trial, IVUS- and FFR-guided PCI produced similar outcomes but had differing strengths.
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TAVI device shows less deterioration than surgery 5 years out
A transcatheter aortic valve – CoreValve Evolut – is associated for first time with less deterioration than surgical repair at 5 years.
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Extraction of infected implanted cardiac devices rare, despite guidelines
Prompt extraction for implantable device infections is guideline recommended but not often performed.
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Early PCSK9 inhibition in AMI yields plaque regression
‘Go early and go low’ is an expert’s response to the imaging results from PACMAN-AMI showing plaque reduction after AMI patients received...
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FAME 3 subanalysis adds twist to negative primary results
A quality of life subanalysis suggests PCI with fractional flow reserve might be preferred over CABG by at least some patients.
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Hypertension control during pregnancy validated in major trial
In the CHAP trial, treatment of mild hypertension during pregnancy lowered the risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.
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For pemphigus, rituximab is first line, expert says
There are many advantages to suppressing disease activity “as soon as possible” after diagnosis, Dr. Erin Wei pointed out.
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Skin reactions to first COVID-19 vaccine don’t justify forgoing second dose
“There are no serious adverse consequences from these cutaneous reactions,” said Dr. Esther Freeman.
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Cellulitis care costly from misdiagnosis, needless hospitalizations
“Cellulitis is misdiagnosed about one-third of the time, and that cost is very high,” reported Jennifer L. Adams, MD.
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Clinical clarity grows about toenail disorder, experts report
Retronychia is usually a clinical diagnosis based on the presence of the increased bulk of the toenail when overlapping nails cannot be seen.
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Sustained jawline definition from hyaluronic gel, study reports
The effect in treated patients was sustained when reevaluated at 12 months.
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Platelet-rich plasma for hair regrowth requires art and science
“The process is the product,” according to Terrence Keaney, MD.