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Shingles vaccine linked to lower stroke risk
Data from a large Medicare database showed a 20% decrease in stroke risk among adults who received the shingles vaccine.
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Stroke risk tied to diabetic retinopathy may not be modifiable
LOS ANGELES – Findings from a subanalysis of the ACCORD Eye Study showed that glucose, lipid, and hypertension interventions did not mitigate the...
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‘A glimmer of hope’ for stroke/mortality benefit with AFib catheter ablation
SNOWMASS, COLO. – A huge observational study supports secondary “as-treated” CABANA analysis.
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Hypofractionated radiotherapy for prostate cancer stands the test of time
SAN FRANCISCO – An 8-year update of the CHHiP trial confirms that hypofractionated radiotherapy yields a noninferior rate of freedom from...
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As novel coronavirus outbreak evolves, critical care providers need to be prepared
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Tools for preventing heart failure
SNOWMASS, COLO. – “There will be more than 1 million new cases of heart failure this year, and the vast majority of them could have been prevented...
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Shift in approach is encouraged in assessing chronic pain
SAN DIEGO – “The time has come to move past using a one-size-fits-all approach to assess the fifth vital sign,” Dr. Bonakdar said.
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Myth busting: Sudden cardiac death in athletes
SNOWMASS, COLO. – Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is NOT the No. 1 cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes.
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IBD quality initiative slashes ED utilization
A quality initiative led to sharp drops in emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and opioid use for Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis...
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Cardiac arrest: Targeted temperature management a game changer
SNOWMASS, COLO. – “There are essentially no patients for whom temperature control somewhere in the range between 32 degrees C and 36 degrees C is...