Geriatrics
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AUA: Renal mass biopsy trend tied to nonsurgical RCC treatment
Renal mass biopsy has traditionally played a restricted diagnostic role, but with its improved diagnostic accuracy, it is becoming a viable...
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ICOO: Massachusetts governor takes on opioid epidemic
The governor of Massachusetts, Charles D. Baker, promises to create viable strategies aimed at addressing the prescription opioid epidemic.
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ELIXA trial: No cardiovascular risk with GLP-1 receptor agonist lixisenatide
Key clinical point: The glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist lixisenatide does not increase the risk for cardiovascular problems in...
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TECOS finds no CV risks for sitagliptin
Key clinical point: Sitagliptin, a dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor used to lower blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes, was not...
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HRS: A fib plus hemodialysis equals no benefit from warfarin
Key clinical point: Patients with atrial fibrillation and on hemodialysis received no thromboembolic protection from warfarin treatment. Major...
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IHC: IV dihydroergotamine linked to increased thrombosis risk
Inpatients on IV dihydroergotamine for severe headache are at increased risk for venous thrombosis, and a low threshold for ultrasound...
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Decreased physical activity following car accident increases chance of persistent pain in older adults
Older adults who had a decrease in physical activity in the weeks following a motor vehicle collision were more likely to experience moderate to...
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Two different MRI-safe ICDs show safety, efficacy
Key clinical point: Two different MRI-safe implantable cardioverter defibrillators showed safety and efficacy in pivotal trials. Major finding: In...
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DDW: SVR rates slump with real world use of sofosbuvir-based HCV regimens
Key clinical point: The percentage of patients achieving remission was lower in routine clinical practice with sofosbuvir-based regimens than in...
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VIDEO: Can women physicians have it all? Absolutely, says AMWA past president
AMWA past president Dr. Farzanna Haffizulla shares guidance and wisdom for other women physicians about how they can achieve a healthy work/life...
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IHC: In medication overuse headache, think ‘stress reduction’
Stopping the offending medications remains central to the successful treatment of medication overuse headache.