Cardiology
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Shorter fever prevention duration effective after cardiac arrest
New study challenges guidelines on active fever prevention in comatose patients.
Conference Coverage
Single chest x-ray could predict 10-year CVD risk
Researchers trained a deep-learning model with single chest x-rays only.
From the Journals
Just 8 minutes of exercise a day is all you need
The protective effects of exercise start to plateau after a certain point,
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Mortality after acute stroke worsened by accompanying acute AFib
A comprehensive understanding of the relationship between acute AF and risk for acute ischemic stroke and prognosis will help improve management...
Conference Coverage
IRONMAN galvanizes case for IV iron repletion in heart failure
The trial missed its primary endpoint, but makes unique contributions; many see it as further evidence that the treatment helps iron-deficient...
From the Journals
Hypertension linked to risk of severe COVID
A new study out of the United Kingdom identifies at what level high blood pressure can help predict a life-threatening case of the virus.
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Medical school culinary medicine programs grow despite limited funding
As part of Dr. Marvasti’s program, students learn cooking fundamentals through chef demonstrations and hands-on practice – to teach students how...
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A plane crash interrupts a doctor’s vacation
‘My oldest brother-in-law jumped into his ski boat and we sped out to the scene.’
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Optimize HF meds rapidly and fully after hospital discharge: STRONG-HF
Outcomes were superior with a high-intensity up-titration strategy compared with usual care, but questions about implementation in practice remain...
Conference Coverage
Is there a doctor on the plane? Tips for providing in-flight assistance
Tools in a physician’s in-flight toolbox start with the first-aid kit.
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Statins boost glycemia slightly, but CVD benefits prevail
Meta-analysis of 23 trials confirmed statins raise glycemia and can trigger diabetes, but the effect pales compared with their CVD prevention.