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Endoscopy-related infections found higher than expected, prophylaxis overused
ATLANTA – “The potential for this becoming a bit of a monster is enhanced by the widespread use of prophylactic...
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EHR-guided strategy reduces postop VTE events
BOSTON – Missed doses of enoxaparin correlate with increased incidence of deep vein thrombosis.
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ACIP votes unanimously in favor of immunization schedule update and redesign
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ACIP supports hepatitis A vaccine for homeless individuals
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FFR by wire may soon be obsolete
SAN DIEGO – “A big breakthrough.”
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Readmission to non-index hospital following acute stroke linked to worse outcomes
ATLANTA – Study adds to the stroke literature on nationwide estimates of 30-day readmissions.
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Open mind essential to tackling diverse symptoms of Parkinson’s
NEW YORK – Up to 20% of patients diagnosed with PD at centers of excellence have another neurologic disorder with mimicking symptoms, emphasizing...
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Bipolar patients’ relatives face increased cardiovascular risk
BARCELONA – Cross-sectional study of recently diagnosed young bipolar disorder patients breaks new ground.
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MS cognitive decline buffered by early high vitamin D levels
BERLIN – Smokers took a “clinically significant” cognitive hit, however.
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COPD: Triple trumps dual therapy regardless of baseline reversibility
SAN ANTONIO – Triple therapy reduced time to first moderate/severe COPD exacerbation when compared with dual therapy.