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FDA warns gabapentin, pregabalin may cause serious breathing problems
December 19, 2019
The drugs increase the risk of respiratory depression when used with central nervous system depressants or in patients with lung problems, according to a Dec. 19 drug safety alert.
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ENGAGE AF-TIMI: Insulin linked to greater risk for stroke, CV death, bleeding
December 16, 2019
LOS ANGELES – Use of novel oral anticoagulants may be preferred over vitamin K antagonists in patients with diabetes and AFib.
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Improving sepsis-related outcomes
December 12, 2019
A dedicated quality improvement project shows results.
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New ASH guideline: VTE prophylaxis after major surgery
December 12, 2019
ORLANDO – The chair of VTE guidelines panel presented highlights of the latest guidelines in a special session at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology.
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Cardiac arrhythmia heightens mortality risk during epilepsy hospitalizations
December 11, 2019
BALTIMORE – A secondary diagnosis of apnea is not independently associated with increased odds of death, however.
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EVALI outbreak ongoing, but new cases decline
December 9, 2019
Since the week of Sept. 15, 2019, hospitalized cases of EVALI have steadily declined.
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Genetic test stratified AFib patients with low CHA2DS2-VASc scores
December 9, 2019
A 32-locus genetic test classified AFib patients with low CHA2DS2-VASc scores into high– and low–stroke-risk subgroups.
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New heart failure trial data presage guideline revisions
December 9, 2019
PHILADELPHIA – Recent trial findings for sacubitril/valsartan and dapagliflozin in heart failure patients provide a blueprint for guideline changes.
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Aspirin plus a DOAC may do more harm than good in some
December 8, 2019
Adding aspirin to DOAC therapy for the secondary prevention of VTE or the prevention of stroke associated with NVAF without a clear indication increased bleeding risks in a large cohort.
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Influenza already in midseason form
December 6, 2019
High levels of flu activity haven’t been seen this early since 2009-2010.
