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DDW: Postbleed blood thinners up rebleeding risk, lower death risk
Key clinical point: Early resumption of antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants after a major gastrointestinal bleeding event is clearly associated...
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AAS: The ‘sad truth’ about suicide risk assessment scales
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APA: Lay person’s guide to DSM-5 is good resource for primary care physicians
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DDW: Intragastric balloon eyed for primary obesity intervention
Key clinical point: An intragastric balloon system is an effective adjunct to lifestyle intervention for weight loss in obese patients with a BMI...
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Radiofrequency device significantly cut abdominal fat
Key clinical point: A noninvasive radiofrequency device significantly reduced abdominal fat in adults. Major finding: Eight treatments with the...
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ACOG: Long-term low-dose vaginal estrogen poses no apparent cancer risk
The use of unopposed topical vaginal estrogen is not associated with an increased risk of endometrial hysterplasia or cancer, according to records...
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HRS: Meta-analyses strengthen obesity–atrial fib link
Key clinical point: Four meta-analyses that together included 51 controlled studies provide further evidence that obesity boosts the risk for new-...
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APA: Honest talk about opioid dependence encouraged
Opioid addiction often starts with a legitimate medical need for painkillers.
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DDW: Antibiotic rifaximin eases functional dyspepsia symptoms
Key clinical point: A 2-week course of rifaximin is efficacious in the treatment of functional dyspepsia. Major finding: At week 8, 23.5% of...
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APA: Predictive analytics and big data hold promise in mood disorders
Dr. Andrew A. Nierenberg explores cutting-edge treatments for patients with mood disorders.