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HCA is the country’s highest-volume health system
The Nashville, Tenn.–based corporation discharged twice as many patients as any other health system in 2016.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome may flag cardiac amyloidosis in elderly
DALLAS – Tenosynovial amyloidosis signaled cardiac involvement in some patients undergoing carpal tunnel release surgery.
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LVAD use soars in elderly Americans
DALLAS – As the use of left ventricular assist devices skyrocketed, so did short-term survival.
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Dabigatran, rivaroxaban linked to slight increase in GI bleeding risk
Overall, the risk of major bleeds associated with NOACs was similar to the risk with conventional anticoagulants.
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Many years on metformin linked to anemia risk
LISBON – Why cumulative metformin use is associated with an increased risk of anemia is unclear, and needs to be investigated further, according...
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VIDEO: Alcohol showed no cardiovascular benefits in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Long-term prospective studies are needed to better understand how types and doses of alcohol affect cardiovascular endpoints in patients with...
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Ruling: Apologies can’t be used against doctors in court
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that apologies by physicians that include an admission of fault cannot be used against them in court, upholding a...
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HHS Secretary resigns amid flight criticism
Tom Price, MD, resigned his post following scrutiny over his use of private charter planes at taxpayers’ expense.
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Proposed MACRA participation threshold gets mixed reviews
Some groups praised the expanded exemption threshold, while others said it would keep too many physicians out.
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How to lower blood pressure in real-world primary care clinics
A commonsense quality improvement program increased the rate of blood pressure control at 16 South Carolina primary care clinics.
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FDA approves first non–finger-stick glucose monitoring system
One thin wire can provide reliable blood glucose readings in a new glucose meter newly granted FDA approval.