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Four commonly abused drugs linked with atrial fibrillation
All four drugs – cocaine, methamphetamine, opioids, and cannabis – whether stimulants or depressants – cause “quite dramatic and often rapid...
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More data suggest preexisting statin use improves COVID outcomes
The researchers saw lower mortality and clinical severity among statin users.
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JAK inhibitors show no excess cardiovascular safety signal in French nationwide cohort
Compared with adalimumab, JAK inhibitors presented no higher risk of major adverse cardiovascular events or venous thromboembolism in patients...
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Apixaban outmatches rivaroxaban in patients with AFib and valvular heart disease
Compared with rivaroxaban, patients who received apixaban had a 43% reduced risk of stroke or embolism.
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Increased body temperature triggers flares in rare autoinflammatory disorder
New mouse models that demonstrate how higher body temperature reduces levels of mevalonate kinase can serve as “preclinical platforms” to test the...
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Early FMT shows promise for preventing recurrent C. difficile
The results of this trial suggest that microbiota restoration might be necessary to obtain sustained resolution following C. difficile...
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Early FMT shows promise for preventing recurrent C. difficile
The results of this trial suggest that microbiota restoration might be necessary to obtain sustained resolution following C. difficile...
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New liver stiffness thresholds refine NASH risk stratification
These new thresholds are based on high-quality prospective data drawn from four randomized controlled trials.
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Night owls may have greater risks of T2D and CVD
This finding is based on the first study of its kind to characterize metabolism during both rest and exercise.
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Online yoga program improves physical function in OA
Dr. Bennell said a sensitivity analysis showed that participants in the yoga group who completed yoga at least twice a week did show greater...
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One in three MS patients reports chronic itch
Itch is historically underrecognized as a symptom of MS, but physicians should know that it is common and may negatively impact quality of life....
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Ultrasound offers noninvasive alternative for monitoring ulcerative colitis
One expert has seen “a lot of interest” in this less-invasive modality, but his experience has shown it takes time to learn how to use it...
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Unvaccinated 10 times more likely to be hospitalized for Omicron
Vaccinated, hospitalized patients were more often older and already dealing with other health conditions, a new study finds.
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WIC review finds broad benefits, knowledge gaps
New research reveals evidence gaps in studies on a government supplemental nutritional program for low-income women and children.
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Early rhythm control improves cardiovascular outcomes in AFib patients regardless of stroke risk
The findings of a new study broaden support for early rhythm control.