MR CLEAN-NO IV: No Benefit to Forgoing Alteplase in Stroke Thrombectomy
Another trial investigates whether thrombolysis before EVT is needed Endovascular treatment (EVT)...
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SCORE: Long-Term Follow-Up Backs One-Time Flexible Sigmoidoscopy for CRC
Study authors conclude consistent data warrant changes to CRC screening guidelines A single...
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Statin Treatment for Higher LDL-C in Young Adults is Cost-Effective
But intensive lifestyle changes are not, according to a modelling study In young men with LDL-C of...
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CKD: Daprodustat as Safe, Effective as Conventional ESAs for Anemia
Rates of MACE, serious AEs, similar between oral therapy and ESAs Daprodustat, an oral...
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Early EGFR-Mutated NSCLC: Is Adjuvant Osimertinib Enough to Quell Recurrence?
EGFR inhibitor impressed in ADAURA trial, but more data needed to see gains in stage IA-IB disease...
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Covid-19: Will Pfizer Seek Vax Booster Authorization for All Adults 18+?
Anonymous FDA sources suggest a new EUA application is on the horizon Pfizer and BioNTech are...
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Pfizer Touts High Efficacy of Covid-19 Antiviral Pill
Interim phase II/III results suggest 89% redux in Covid-related hospitalization, death vs placebo...
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Can Universal School-Based Depression Screening Help Connect Teens to Treatment?
Universal MDD screening increases identification, treatment initiation in Pennsylvania study A...
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Advanced CKD and Hypertension: Chlorthalidone Effective for BP Control
Chlorthalidone better at BP control, lowering albuminuria Chlorthalidone brought about better...
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Diverticular Disease: Patient Selection Key for Primary Resection Method
PAPD seems to favor younger, healthier patients Is primary resection with anastomosis and proximal...
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Medical News Forecast for November 8-14
Lynne Peterson is the Senior Writer for Trends-in-Medicine.Here is the medical news to watch for...
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Renal Denervation for HTN: More Studies Needed
Investigational treatment reduced ambulatory, office BPs, but only modestly Renal denervation...
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Routine Skin Checks Do Not Reduce Melanoma-Specific Mortality
But detection of melanoma through routine checks does reduce all-cause mortality Routine...
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AMA Calls on Congress to Halt Medicare Pay Cuts in 2022 PFS Final Rule
ACP and ACS echo concerns, but some parts of the rule may help physicians The Centers for Medicare...
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Covid-19: Britain’s MHRA Approves First Oral Antiviral TX for Mild-to-Moderate Disease
The FDA is set to take a look at the data on molnupiravir by end of November Britain’s...
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Insomnia Tied to 24% Higher Risk for Aneurysm
Study evaluated genetic ties to lifestyle and cardiometabolic risk factors Insomnia may have to be...
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England’s HPV Vax Program Nearly Wipes Out Cervical Ca in Young Women
Cervical cancer incidence cut by nearly 90% in girls offered shots at age 12-13 years England’s...
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PRISm Lung Capacity Testing May Predict Comorbidities, Death
Association was corrected for other risk factors Low lung function, as measured by preserved ratio...
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CMSC: Aggressive Versus Escalating MS Treatment Strategies
Ongoing trials may shed light on which is better In people newly diagnosed with relapsing multiple...
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Moms’ Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy May Lead to Lower Test Scores for Kids
Math scores lower in children exposed to maternal antidepressant use, but differences slight Math...
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