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Benefit of rtPA in acute ischemic stroke doesn’t diminish with weight over 100 kg
BOSTON – The results from a pooled analysis of data from three randomized clinical trials support the current recommendations from the American...
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PNSP rates did not increase after PCV13 introduction
Penicillin resistance remained steady after introduction of 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine.
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Declines in frequent binge drinking vary in some teen subgroups
Reductions in frequent binge drinking vary in some subgroups of U.S. teens.
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Sexual dysfunction, depression common in endometriosis patients
VANCOUVER – A study in Brazilian women with endometriosis finds about double the risk of sexual dysfunction, as well as high rates of depression...
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Consider switch to clopidogrel for DAPT early post ACS
PARIS – TOPIC trial provides new evidence-based DAPT strategy.
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HIV research update: April 2017
A recent study highlighted the importance of osteoporosis screening for HIV-infected men above the age of 50. Read about this and other notable...
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Research gaps identified for palliative surgical care
Palliative care in surgery remains understudied, according to a work group convened by the National Institutes of Health and the National...
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Intervention improves use of treat to target in RA
A learning collaborative intervention significantly boosted use of the treat-to-target approach to rheumatoid arthritis treatment at rheumatology...
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ADHD medication may lower risk of motor vehicle crashes
Could motor vehicle crashes stem, in part, from drivers with untreated ADHD?
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Five ways the AHCA may affect women’s health
Changes to Medicaid and the defunding of Planned Parenthood are just some of the ways that the recently-passed AHCA bill could impact women’s...
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Open-capsule technique improves AIE
CHICAGO – Open-capsule budesonide reduced or eliminated chronic diarrhea for patients with adult autoimmune enteropathy.