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Alteplase, aspirin provide similar functional outcomes after nondisabling stroke
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Patch-based AF screening boosts diagnosis rate
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mSToPS breaks ground as a ‘pragmatic’ randomized trial
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CMS holds ACA risk adjustment payments following legal ruling
The CMS filed a motion to reconsider following the New Mexico verdict, a hearing of which was held June 21.
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DOACs’ safety affirmed in real-world setting
Direct oral anticoagulants were linked with lower bleeding risk, regardless of reason for use. One shone brightest.
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Trial finds link between OSA, aortic diameter
BALTIMORE – More evidence was presented of a link between obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease.
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Drug price transparency laws gain ground
At least eight states have passed laws to expose questionable pricing of prescription drugs, but critics say the measures don’t go far enough.
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GOP Doctors Caucus seeks lower MIPS threshold
Lawmakers say too many physicians are excluded from the program under the current rules.
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CANVAS program analysis: Canagliflozin benefits patients with T2DM and poor kidney function
The cardioprotective benefits of canagliflozin in type 2 diabetes mellitus were similar across varying levels of kidney function in an analysis of...
Cardiocast
DOJ lawsuit reins in inappropriate ICD use
ATLAS reanalysis shows rivaroxaban in a different light; cerebral protection may be best for all TAVRs; and more in MDedge Cardiocast.
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ICD use curbed in hospitals named in federal lawsuit