AAN 2014
New research is being presented at AAN 2014, the annual meeting of the American Academy of...
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Conference Coverage
ACC.14: Aspirin Use in Non-Cardiac Surgery
The Particulars: Previous studies indicate that perioperative administration of aspirin varies...
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ACC.14: Balloon- Vs Self-Expandable TAVR
The Particulars: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) can utilize either...
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ACC.14: Renal Denervation for Uncontrolled Hypertension
The Particulars: Data indicate that the Global SYMPLICITY Registry is the largest dataset of...
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ACC.14: ICD Vs. CRT-D
The Particulars: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) with or without an ICD (CRT-D) is...
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ACC.14: Comparing Bariatric Surgery & Medical Therapy for Diabetes
The Particulars: Few studies have compared intensive medical therapy with bariatric surgery in the...
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ACC.14: Diet Soda & Cardiac Events
The Particulars: Sweetened beverages have been associated with weight gain, diabetes, and coronary...
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ACC.14: Celiac Disease Increases CAD Risk
The Particulars: Data have linked inflammatory states such as lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid...
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Hospital Medicine 2014: Treating Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in the ED
The Particulars: Studies have suggested that asymptomatic bacteriuria (AB) should not be treated...
Read MoreHospital Medicine 2014: Improving Syncope Evaluation in the ED
The Particulars: Data indicate that evaluation and risk stratification of syncope often does not follow evidence-based guidance. This is occurring despite syncope being a challenging and costly condition. An evaluation algorithm...
Read MoreHospital Medicine 2014: Barriers to ED Admission Handoffs
The Particulars: Research has shown that ED admission handoffs have unique structural and contextual challenges that require optimal communication between ED and hospital providers. These challenges can sometimes include changes...
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Hospital Medicine 2014
New research is being presented at Hospital Medicine 2014, the Society of Hospital...
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AAOS 2014: Can Allergies Explain Postoperative Joint Replacement Pain?
The Particulars: Previous research has found that joint replacements can sometimes end in implant...
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AAOS 2014: Gastric Bypass Improves Knee Pain & Function
The Particulars: Elevated BMI has been linked to symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA) in previous...
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AAOS 2014: Postoperative “Doctor Shopping” & Narcotic Use in Orthopedic Patients
The Particulars: Recent studies have shown that prescription drug abuse is on the rise throughout...
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AAOS 2014: Uncontrolled Diabetes Raises Risk for Post-TSA Complications
The Particulars: Prior research indicates that, in general, patients with diabetes who undergo...
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AAOS 2014: Statins & VTE After Knee & Hip Replacements
The Particulars: Studies have shown that statin therapy helps decrease the incidence of venous...
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CROI 2014: The Cancer Burden in HIV
The Particulars: Patients diagnosed with HIV have an increased cancer risk when compared with the...
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