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“Drip-and-ship” thrombolysis remains common for ischemic stroke
Key clinical point: The rate of thrombolysis for ischemic stroke via drip-and-ship has remained steady over the past 12 years. Major finding:...
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New concerns rise over iatrogenic hydroxychloroquine retinopathy
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New pediatric OCD syndrome features abrupt onset
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Screening tools can identify gambling disorder patients
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No pain benefit found for IV acetaminophen vs. oral in the neuro ICU
Key clinical point: Intravenous acetaminophen might not be worth the cost. Major finding: Pain in neuro ICU patients dropped by about 1.5 points...
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Survey: Psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis undertreated
Key clinical point: Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis treatment algorithms are underused, and patients are often undertreated. Major finding:...
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Aromatase inhibitors linked to cardiovascular disease
Key clinical point: Breast cancer patients who take an adjuvant aromatase inhibitor have a higher risk of new-onset nonischemic cardiovascular...
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Transsplenic TIPS procedure catching on for portal vein thrombosis
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Trendelenburg positioning does not increase ventilator injuries
Key clinical point: Gynecologic surgeons and anesthesiologists should negotiate to reduce pneumoperitoneum pressure instead of the degree of...
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Role of new Keppra analog uncertain
Key clinical point: An analog of the widely used epilepsy drug levetiracetam could be on the market soon, but it’s unclear from phase III testing...
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Overanticoagulation in AF boosts dementia risk
Key clinical point: The more time patients with atrial fibrillation who are on warfarin plus aspirin spend with a supratherapeutic INR, the...