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Roche Blood Test for Lp(a) Designated Breakthrough Device
Device intended to identify adults with elevated Lp(a) levels, and who may benefit from therapy, is granted breakthrough status.
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High NSAID Use in Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis May Not Raise Risk for Hypertension
There was no difference in the risk for hypertension between patients with axial spondyloarthritis who were high and low NSAID users, according to...
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Risk Screening Tool Helped Identify Pregnant Patients Previously Undiagnosed With CVD
All obstetrics programs across the country should aim to have a CVD risk screening tool incorporated into their EMRs for prenatal and postpartum...
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New Gel Makes Alcohol 50% Less Toxic, Curbs Organ Damage
In a mouse model study, a gel changed how the gut metabolizes alcohol, leading to less damage and lower intoxication.
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Statins Show ‘Remarkable’ CVD Benefit in Oldest Patients
Findings support prescribing statins for primary prevention but an expert says he won’t change practice before seeing results of the PREVENTABLE...
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RSV Infection Raises Risk for Acute Cardiovascular Events
For patients with a preexisting cardiovascular condition, an acute cardiovascular event occurs in every third patient with RSV infection.
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New TAVI Platform Adds More Valve Sizes to Choose From
New study finds intermediate valve sizes are comparable to standard sizes in safety and efficacy.
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Guidelines on Rapid Blood Pressure Reduction in Acute Ischemic Stroke Challenged
“We found insufficient evidence to recommend active blood pressure lowering in patients with ischemic stroke who have blood pressure levels...
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IV Thrombolysis Offers No Benefit for Mild Stroke
Results from the TEMPO-2 trial showed no benefit from treatment with tenecteplase following mild ischemic stroke.
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Statin Use May Extend Life for Early Breast Cancer Patients
Data from an emulation trial drew attention with a simple strategy that might improve outcomes for patients with breast cancer.
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Former UCLA Doctor Receives $14 Million in Gender Discrimination Retrial
Female doctor says institutions must increase transparency and practices that support equal pay for equal work.