Medicare Data Confirm Higher Covid-19 Risk for ESRD Patients
1 in 4 dialysis patients died following Covid-19 diagnosis End-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients...
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A ’Pink’ Lining in Covid-19 Black Cloud?
Study suggests Covid-19 mitigation measures may have reduced conjunctivitis incidence Infection...
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HFpEF: ARNI Reduced NT-proBNP But Did Not Increase Exercise Capacity
PARALLAX findings underscore HFpEF challenges The angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI)...
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AAN: New Guidelines for Motor Symptoms in Early PD Favor Levodopa
In some cases, dopamine agonists or MAO-B inhibitors may be warranted New guidelines for treating...
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Second Case of Spontaneous HIV-1 Cure Reported
South American woman may have experienced sterilizing cure, researchers say A woman in South...
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AHA: Fish Oil Flops in Non-Hospitalized Covid-19
Fewer endpoint events but difference was not statistically significant Purified fish oil tablets...
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AHA: Another Trial Finds Aspirin Is the Little Pill That Couldn’t
No cognitive benefit for those with T2D Years of faithfully taking 100 mg of aspirin daily did not...
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Lithium Added To Current Tx Fails to Reduce Suicide-Related Events in Veterans
However, VA trial has limitations that need to be taken into account, experts say For U.S....
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Covid-19: Moderna Asks FDA to OK Boosters of Its Covd-19 Vaccine
Manufacturer is seeking blanket authorization for all adults Moderna announced it is requesting...
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Are Race-Based Disparities Responsible for Lower TAVR Rates?
Study says ’yes’, but editorialists urge caution in interpreting results In major...
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Meta-Analysis: Intercostal Nerve Block Shows Mixed Data for Thoracic Surgery Pain
Transient benefit of ICNB may lead to inadequate pain control at 48 hours Intercostal nerve block...
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Covid-19: Antidepressants Tied to Reduced Mortality
Results add to evidence linking SSRIs with better Covid-19 outcomes Prescription of selective...
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AHA: High Sodium Plus Low Potassium Equals Increased CV Risk
Multiple 24-hour urine samples plot a linear trend It’s hardly news that excess salt...
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FDA OKs Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b-njft for Polycythemia Vera
First interferon Tx for rare blood cancer The FDA approved subcutaneous ropeginterferon...
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FDA Approves VR System for Chronic Lower Back Pain
VR headset uses CBT to help alleviate chronic pain The FDA authorized a prescription immersive...
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Covid-19: Remote Monitoring Linked to Reduced Mortality in Non-Hospitalized Patients
’Covid Watch’ program participants had more ED visits, fewer deaths Participation in a...
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AHA: Novel Oral Factor XIa Inhibitor Prevents VTE in Knee Arthroplasty
Milvexian prevented VTE without increasing bleeding Prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE)...
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Structured Exercise Improves Upper Limb Function After Breast Ca Surgery
Program also cost effective, U.K. trial shows A structured exercise program for women after...
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Covid-19: Vaccinated Moms Pass Protection to Babies Via Breast Milk
Vaccination or prior infection associated with IgG-dominant response Vaccination against Covid-19...
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AHA: Penicillin Prophylaxis Effective in Preventing Progression of Latent Rheumatic Heart Disease
But durability of protection is still unknown Just months after the United States entered World...
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