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How clinicians can prepare for and defend against social media attacks
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Massive databases unleash discovery, but not so much in the U.S.
Vast medical databases have connected dots where smaller randomized trials could not. But the United States has a long way to go.
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FDA okays first extravascular ICD system
“Placing the leads outside of the heart, rather than inside the heart and veins, reduces the risk of long-term complications ...”
From the Journals
COVID coronary plaque infection confirms CV risk
The findings may not only explain the link between COVID and the increased risk of cardiovascular events but mark a starting point for new...
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Common meds link to sudden cardiac arrest in type 2 diabetes
“If the patient has type 2 diabetes, then maybe it’s better to avoid some of these medications and try and cope without them, or at least find an...
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Employment vs. private practice: Who’s happier?
“It used to be that fewer hospitals offered employment, so private practice was the way to go. Now, there are fewer privates because hospitals and...
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CMS ‘million hearts’ CVD risk reduction model works
First-time myocardial infarction and strokes were reduced among Medicare beneficiaries without significant changes in Medicare spending.
From the Journals
Durable LVAD for advanced HF still underutilized
“Many cardiologists are not aware of the amazing survival improvement with modern LVAD technology, and patients are under-referred.”
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Novel PET tracer for perfusion imaging: What’s the potential?
“Flurpiridaz also is supposed to have a more linear relationship between flow and tracer uptake, which could improve the ability to perform...
From the Journals
Stair climbing tied to reduced risk for heart disease
“Short bursts of high-intensity stair climbing are a time-efficient way to improve cardiorespiratory fitness and lipid profile, especially among...
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Antidepressants ‘don’t blunt’ semaglutide and weight loss
“Semaglutide 2.4 mg provides an effective treatment option for weight management, regardless of antidepressant use at baseline.”