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Telemedicine Reduces Rehospitalization, Revascularization in Post-PCI ACS Patients
“The TELE-ACS protocol provided a significant reduction in readmission rates post-ACS and other adverse events.”
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An App for ED?
App that encourages users to exercise, manage stress, and other interventions may improve ED, says study.
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Higher BMI More CVD Protective in Older Adults With T2D?
“Personalized treatment plans that account for age-specific BMI cutoffs and other risk factors may enhance patient outcomes and reduce CVD...
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Nontraditional Risk Factors Play an Outsized Role in Young Adult Stroke Risk
Among adults aged 18-34 years, more strokes were associated with nontraditional than traditional risk factors.
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Genetic Testing of Some Patients With Early-Onset AF Advised
White paper suggests patients with early-onset AF and no clinical risk factors should undergo genetic testing to identify cause.
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Heat Exposure Tied to Acute Immune Changes
Time outdoors in high temps can temporarily reduce the ability of immune cells to fight infection, study finds.
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Magnesium Spray for Better Sleep? Experts Weigh In
Magnesium oil applied to the feet may be a new social media trend, and although it may offer some sleep aid, caution is required.
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No Increased Stroke Risk After COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine
No additional stroke risk was found with the COVID-19 vaccine 6 weeks after injection, study finds.
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Could Regular, Daytime Naps Increase Glucose Levels?
Naps are not equal: Long versus short and morning versus afternoon were more likely to increase blood glucose in T2D, study finds.
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FDA OKs First-in-Class Agent for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
FDA has granted breakthrough designation for Merck’s sotatercept, an activin signaling inhibitor for treatment of PAH.