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Aspirin not prescribed appropriately to cut cardiovascular risk in diabetes
MUNICH – Many diabetes patients who should be taking aspirin for cardiovascular risk reduction are not doing so, and many who should not be taking...
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VIDEO: When is it time to jump into MACRA with both feet?
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Empiric warfarin adjustment cut drug-drug interactions with antimicrobials
Key clinical point: Clinical guidelines with empiric warfarin adjustments improved time within therapeutic range (TWTR) for inpatients on...
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Prospects brighten for an HIV vaccine
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – A palpable new optimism surrounds the possibility of creating a safe and effective vaccine for prevention of HIV infection...
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Study eyes anastomotic failure in stapled vs. hand-sewn techniques
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – The risk of anastomotic failure among emergency general surgery patients requiring bowel resection and anastomosis stands at 12...
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Oral HIV PrEP also protects against herpes
Oral antiretroviral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) against HIV also reduces the risk of acquiring herpes simplex virus type 2, according to...
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Decision rule identifies unprovoked VTE patients who can halt anticoagulation
ROME – Half of women who have a first unprovoked venous thromboembolism can safely be spared lifelong anticoagulation through application of the...
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VIDEO: Medical apps will disrupt health care in a good way
BOSTON – The founder and chairman of SLS discussed the growing importance of mobile technology for physicians, and why getting on board now is...
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Both prepregnancy and gestational diabetes bode ill for babies
Key clinical point: Pregestational and gestational diabetes increase the risk of a several poor neonatal outcomes. Major finding: Pregestational...
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New drugs poised to stem tide of antibacterial resistance in gonorrhea
Three novel treatments for Neisseria gonorrhoeae, currently in late stages of development, could give clinicians an edge in the fight against...
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Zika’s not the only mosquito-borne virus to worry about
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. – As the spread of Zika virus continues to garner attention in the national spotlight, two other mosquito-borne viral...