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FDA approves new drug for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma
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The fate of the ACA now rests with the U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Texas v. California, a closely watched case that could decide the fate of the Affordable Care...
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Mortality sevenfold higher post TAVR with severe kidney injury
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Acute renal injury in transcatheter aortic valve replacement is identified as major risk of bad outcomes.
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No sedation fails to improve mortality in mechanically ventilated patients
ORLANDO – The lack of sedation did significantly improve certain secondary endpoints, including a reduced number of thromboembolic events and...
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Screen all adults for hepatitis C, says USPSTF
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that asymptomatic adults ages 18-79 be screened for hepatitis C virus infection.
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Glucocorticoid use linked to mortality in RA with diabetes
Results strengthen case for treating to target, especially in more vulnerable populations.
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New guideline offers recommendations for reproductive health in patients with rheumatic diseases
Among its many recommendations, the guideline strongly advises that women with RMD considering pregnancy switch to pregnancy‐compatible medication...
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Antibiotic resistance rises among pneumococcus strains in kids
Evolution is at work in the emergence of vaccine-resistance serotypes not included in the PCV-13 vaccine.
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U.S. reports first death from COVID-19, possible outbreak at long-term care facility
Health officials in Washington state said they are investigating a long-term care facility with two presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 and...
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Depression in MS predicted worsening of neurologic function
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – Researchers hypothesize that the association may relate to depression’s influence on psychomotor function.