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Intraoperative pathology spurs overtreatment in mastectomy
“This study suggests that surgeons should delay ALND decision-making until a later time to avoid overtreating patients.”
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Stroke scale cutoff might not be ideal guide for ordering CTA and detecting large vessel occlusions
If the goal is not to miss any LVOs, there is no NIHSS score below which these do not occur.
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Expert discusses which diets are best, based on the evidence
The Mediterranean diet is not only helpful for losing weight but also can reduce the risk of various chronic diseases.
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New drugs in primary care: Lessons learned from COVID-19
Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir has helped keep many patients out of the hospital, says internist.
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Statins tied to lower stroke risk in atrial fibrillation
Initiation of statins soon after diagnosis of AFib is associated with lower risk of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes; longer-term use is tied to...
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Active older women show heightened AFib risk
Low baseline cardiovascular risk factors showed no apparent association with later atrial fibrillation
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Long-COVID rate may be higher with rheumatic diseases
The results highlight the need for close monitoring and optimized multidisciplinary care for long-term adverse events after COVID-19 in patients...
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Prostate biopsies a laughing (gas) matter?
“At levels of less than 50%, patients respond normally to verbal commands and maintain normal airway reflexes.”
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CPAP not only solution for sleep apnea
Most commonly, obstructive sleep apnea involves the cessation or significant decrease in airflow while sleeping.
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Bariatric surgery cuts risk for obesity-related cancers in half: Study
For years evidence has pointed to multiple health benefits associated with bariatric surgery, including improvements in diabetes, sleep apnea, and...