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VARC-3 TAVR technical failure definition ‘highly clinically relevant’
The new endpoint was met in the majority of patients, but observers say there’s still a need for further improvements in TAVR devices, techniques...
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Analysis: Surgery may not be better than casting for some wrist fractures
If a closed reduction of the fracture can be achieved, clinicians “may consider the application of a molded plaster cast as a safe and cost-...
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Omicron subvariant 1.5 times more contagious than Omicron
The WHO hasn’t labeled BA.2 a “variant of concern” so far but will continue to monitor it.
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Long COVID is real, and many real questions remain
It remains unclear if a hyperinflammatory response is driving persistent post-COVID-19 symptoms.
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Omicron survives longer on plastic, skin than other COVID variants
The study found that the variants had more resistance to ethanol than the original strain of COVID.
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Gut bacteria linked with long COVID
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‘Post-truth era’ hurts COVID-19 response, trust in science
Growing political divisions during the Trump era have widened the fact-vs.-fiction divide.
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Antimicrobial resistance linked to 1.2 million global deaths in 2019
“Antibiotic resistance is placing pressure on health care systems and leading to significant health loss,” said Dr. Kevin Ikuta.
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Appendectomy or antibiotics? Large trial helps decision-making
The surprise was the lack of an association between appendectomy and factors often presumed to be consistent with more severe appendicitis.
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Study finds genetic factor for COVID smell and taste loss
About 73% of those who reported a loss of smell and taste were ages 26-35.
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Reducing night-time checks is safe and helps patients sleep
But the analysis confirmed that changes to routine daily practice in a hospital are not always easy to implement.