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Meta-analysis supports late thrombectomy in selected stroke patients
For every 100 patients treated with thrombectomy, 33 will have less disability, and 27 will achieve an independent level of functioning.
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National Psoriasis Foundation recommends some stop methotrexate for 2 weeks after J&J vaccine
The rationale is to optimize the antibody response to the killed-adenovirus COVID-19 vaccine.
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COVID-19 can cause atypical thyroid inflammation
Patients with thyroid abnormalities during acute COVID-19, or who develop such symptoms, should have thyroid function checked every 6 months for a...
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Direct transfer to angiography improves outcome in large-vessel stroke
Patients who were taken directly to the angiography suite, bypassing the ED, received endovascular treatment faster and had better outcomes.
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1 in 3 on levothyroxine take meds that interfere with thyroid tests
Around a third of older patients taking levothyroxine are prescribed other drugs that can interfere with thyroid function tests, shows the first...
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Imaging alternative to AVS could boost detection of primary aldosteronism
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Colchicine before PCI for acute MI fails to improve major outcomes
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Target-lesion failure reduced 2 years after MI with biodegradable stent
Two-year results from the BIOSTEMI trial shows advantage for biodegradable polymer stent in the setting of myocardial infarction.
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BASILICA technique prevents TAVR-related coronary obstruction in registry study
The largest ongoing BASILICA registry supports this procedure for TAVR-associated coronary obstruction.
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Inpatient sodium imbalances linked to adverse COVID-19 outcomes
Hypernatremia during hospitalization was associated with increased COVID-19 mortality and to a greater need for ventilatory support.
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Managing hyperhidrosis, HS: Ask questions first
Ask the patient a simple question: “What bothers you the most?”