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Apixaban is safest effective DOAC for stroke prevention in Afib, per AHRQ report
The agency found the lowest bleeding risk with apixaban, but cites lack of head-to-head trials as a limitation in evaluating DOACs.
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Cigarette smoking at lowest level ever
Prevalence dropped to 14% among adults in 2017, but control strategies need to “address the diversity of tobacco products.”
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Report details financial burden of blood cancers
Out-of-pocket spending for acute leukemia topped $5,100 in the year after diagnosis.
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Struggling to reach an HCV vaccine
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New cholesterol, physical activity guidelines on tap at AHA 2018
Controversial cholesterol guidelines undergo major revision.
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Pneumonia, COPD most common emergency care–sensitive conditions
Some 40% of patients making ECSC-related ED visits are treated and discharged home or back to the community.
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Most nonemergent diagnoses can’t be predicted at ED presentation
SAN DIEGO – The findings have important implications, as a large health care insurer recently rolled out a program to deny coverage for ED visits...
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Exercise improves outcomes for patients with heart failure and OSA
Exercise alone or in addition to CPAP significantly improves quality of life for patients with heart failure and obstructive sleep apnea.
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CMS delays controversial E/M changes in final rule
CMS has delayed its proposed collapsing of E/M codes, while reducing documentation requirements for health providers in its 2019 fee schedule.
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FDA approves sufentanil for adults with acute pain
The opioid is to used for only adult patients in settings that are closely controlled.