The Effect of Slightly Elevated Albumin
Any degree of measurable albuminuria appears to bear significant cardiovascular risk among...
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A New App From the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association has launched a mobile app for iOS and Android users. Designed for easy reading and browsing on an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, the app allows users to read the newest full-text articles...
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AHA Scientific Sessions 2012
New research is being presented at the AHA Scientific Sessions 2012—the American Heart...
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FDA Expands Use of Xarelto to Treat, Reduce Recurrence of Blood Clots
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use of Xarelto (rivaroxaban) to...
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Takin’ It to the Streets: New Recommendations for Driving & Diabetes
Nearly 19 million people in the United States have diagnosed diabetes, and many of these...
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More Patient Encounters Benefit Diabetes Care
As the epidemic of diabetes continues to grow, it’s becoming increasingly important for healthcare...
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Walk This Way
A CDC report has found that walking prevalence among American adults has increased since 2005, but...
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2012 VEITHsymposium: Meritorious Highlights, Trial Results, and Insight
Innovative Questions in Vascular Surgery Addressed at the 39th Annual VEITHsymposium In New York....
Read MoreWhat Do Interns Do When They’re on Call?
You may be surprised and dismayed when you find out. A study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine from a VA hospital affiliated with the University of Wisconsin reveals some startling facts. During a 14-hour call period...
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FDA Approves Synribo for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Synribo (omacetaxine mepesuccinate) to treat...
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TCT 2012: Stent With Mesh Covering Achieves Positive Outcomes
The Particulars: Covered stents have been studied for use in embolic protection, but their tightly...
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TCT 2012: PFO Closure Device Superior to Medical Management in Repeat Stroke Prevention
The Particulars: It has been estimated that patent foramen ovale rates are three times higher in...
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TCT 2012: Stroke Risk With PCI vs. CABG
The Particulars: Research does not clearly indicate whether stroke risk is lower for patients who...
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TCT 2012: TAVR Successful in a Real-World Setting
The Particulars: Previous research indicates that favorable results can be achieved with...
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TCT 2012: Renal Nerve Ablation Achieves Long-Term Blood Pressure Benefits
The Particulars: Treatment options are limited for patients with refractory high blood pressure...
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TCT 2012: Managing Atherosclerotic Popliteal Artery Stenosis
The Particulars: Few studies have compared primary stenting approaches with balloon angioplasty in...
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TCT 2012: Reducing Cardiovascular Events in Patients With ACS
The Particulars: Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and a P2Y12 platelet inhibitor has been...
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Metabolic Syndrome, Catheter Ablation, & AF
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasingly being viewed by clinicians as a modern-day epidemic,...
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Welcome Guideline Update
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is one of the most common genetic heart diseases in the United...
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Analyzing Pediatric Return Visits
An average of 698,000 pediatric return visits to the ED within 72 hours occurred each year between...
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