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Study: EHR malpractice claims rising
Claims involving EHRs have more than doubled in the last 7 years, according to an analysis.
From the Journals
New appropriate use criteria reframe severe aortic stenosis
“Cardiology is seeing a radical change in the management of aortic stenosis,” said Dr. Vinod H. Thourani.
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VIDEO: Salvageable brain tissue can guide decision for stroke thrombectomy
Results from the DAWN and DEFUSE 3 trials show that some patients with ischemic stroke can benefit from treatment even out to 24 hours.
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Role grows for heart failure patient-reported outcomes
DALLAS – Barriers to defining PROs include the disease’s variation from day to day and patients’ variations in desired outcomes.
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SGLT inhibition back on track in phase 3 type T1DM trial
LISBON – Sodium-glucose cotransporter inhibitors appear to be back on track for adjunctive use in people with T1DM.
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Fentanyl in the cath lab questioned
BARCELONA – Does the powerful opiate interfere with platelet inhibition?
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Vitality predicts T2DM major cardiovascular event risk
“Not feeling full of pep and not having a lot of energy could be used as risk markers for MACE in patients with type 2 diabetes.”
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Societies unite to develop cardiology subspecialty MOC products
Four groups are developing modules to help subspecialists meet the ABIM’s current 10-year maintenance of certification program.
From the Journals
Oral semaglutide achieves outcomes similar to those of subcutaneous semaglutide
In an oral versus subcutaneous smackdown, either semaglutide preparation is effective.
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Over 40% of Americans have experience with medical errors
Misdiagnosis was the most-reported mistake in a national survey.
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Two Senators reach deal on a health law fix
Even if it fails, the deal revives something that has been almost completely missing in Congress for the past 8 years – bipartisan compromise.