IDWeek 2014
New research was presented at IDWeek 2014, the joint annual meeting of the Infectious Disease...
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Medicine 2064
Medicine 2064 With Dr. Daniel Kraft Curing half of the world’s known cancers, granting...
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TCT 2014: Comparing TAVR to Surgery in Intermediate-Risk Patients
The Particulars: Many studies have compared transcatheter aortic-valve replacement (TAVR) and...
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TCT 2014: Embolic Protection During TAVI
The Particulars: Use of embolic protection during transcatheter aortic-valve implantation (TAVI)...
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TCT 2014: Managing In-Stent Restenosis
The Particulars: Data are lacking on whether in-stent restenosis (ISR) from a drug-eluting stent...
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HFSA 2014: Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Pressure, STEMI, & PCI
The Particulars: Left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) is often measured during PCI....
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HFSA 2014: Worsening Renal Function in Acute Heart Failure
The Particulars: Previous research indicates that worsening renal function (WRF) occurs often...
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HFSA 2014: Improving Care With Heart Failure Patient Perspectives
The Particulars: Healthcare reform calls for patients to be more engaged in their care in order to...
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HFSA 2014: Shared End-of-Life Decisions in Patients With ICDs
The Particulars: Little is known aboutpatient attitudes and knowledge about ICDs at the end of...
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HFSA 2014: Iron & Inflammation in Pulmonary Hypertension
The Particulars: Few studies have explored the impact of iron deficiency and interleukin 6 (IL-6)...
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ICAAC 2014: Recurrent CDI: A Look at Outcomes
The Particulars: Data are lacking on the burden of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI)...
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ICAAC 2014: Trends in P. aeruginosa Septicemia
The Particulars: Trends in the incidence of P. aeruginosa septicemia have not been well defined in...
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ICAAC 2014: Clinical Education Key to Procalcitonin Testing
The Particulars: Procalcitonin (PCT) testing helps guide antibiotic therapy by indicating whether...
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ICAAC 2014: Finding Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
The Particulars: Timely detection of carbapenemase-producing, carbapenem-resistant...
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ICAAC 2014: Big Benefits With Antibiotic Stewardship Programs
The Particulars: Antibiotic stewardship programs can oftent be a balancing act between patient...
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ESC 2014: Renal Denervation, AF, & Hypertension
The Particulars: Few studies have explored the impact of adding renal denervation (RD) as an...
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ESC 2014: Real-World Success With Retrievable & Repositionable Valve
The Particulars: The direct flow medical (DFM) transcatheter aortic valve can be retrieved and...
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