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Disruptive behavior on the job linked to depression, burnout
A work culture in which disruptive behavior is tolerated can have consequences.
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Noncardiac surgery has 7% covert stroke rate in elderly
HONOLULU – Covert strokes were linked with a doubled rate of cognitive decline in older patients after noncardiac surgery.
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Delays of 1-2+ years in IBD diagnosis are common, patients say
LAS VEGAS – It takes longer for patients with Crohn’s disease to get correctly diagnosed than those with ulcerative...
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Take action to mitigate CVD risk in RA patients
The mechanisms of increased CVD risk in RA are multifactorial, and risk management strategies should take into account a patient’s apparent risk,...
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New atopic dermatitis agents expand treatment options
CAYMAN ISLANDS – Crisaborole is now being investigated for use in infants aged 3-24 months with mild to moderate AD.
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Most U.S. tPA-eligible stroke patients now get treated within an hour
The most recent phase of the Target: Stroke program met its tPA delivery-time target in September 2018.
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SGLT2 inhibitors morph into HF drugs
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New findings raise questions about the role of ANAs in SLE
Studies suggest that 20%-30% of SLE patients are ANA negative at testing and that there is a great deal of variability across tests, which could...
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Asthma, obesity, and the risk for severe sleep apnea in children
CORONADO, CALIF. – The findings could pave the way for studies of asthma pharmacotherapy as a way to treat OSA in...
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Intensive insulin added no benefit for hyperglycemia after ischemic stroke
Results from a large RCT showed intensive and standard insulin regimens produced similar clinical outcomes after an acute ischemic stroke.