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U.S. overdose deaths hit an all-time high
November 18, 2021
Fentanyl and methamphetamine are contributing to rising numbers of fatalities, federal officials say.
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Timing of endoscopy for acute upper GI bleeding
November 18, 2021
In high-risk patients hospitalized with upper GI bleeding, is earlier endoscopy beneficial?
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Text-based COVID monitoring system could reduce deaths, relieve ED in winter surge
November 17, 2021
The new program could play a role in decreasing disparities in COVID outcomes, says an investigator.
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Early rhythm control in atrial fibrillation (EAST-AFNET trial)
November 17, 2021
Is rhythm control superior to rate control in treating early atrial fibrillation (AFib)?
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EMPEROR-Preserved findings confirmed in ‘true’ HFpEF patients
November 17, 2021
A landmark trial proved empagliflozin’s efficacy in HFpEF, but many patients had “moderately reduced” EFs. The findings hold up even without them.
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Ticagrelor reversal agent achieves quick hemostasis: REVERSE-IT
November 17, 2021
The monoclonal antibody bentracimab, which can rapidly reverse ticagrelor, was found effective and safe in an FDA-requested interim analysis of a phase 3 trial.
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Comparing pulmonary embolism mortality risk scores
November 16, 2021
How well do risk scores estimate mortality outcomes in patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE)?
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EHRs have no impact on inpatient heart failure clinical choices or outcomes
November 15, 2021
Relative to usual care, prognostic information at the bedside provided no advantage for heart failure care.
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Troponin elevation at any age is a risk for cardiac mortality
November 15, 2021
Is an elevated troponin value associated with increased mortality, regardless of age?
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BP Track: Blood pressure control rates dropped during pandemic
November 14, 2021
Data culled from 24 health systems showed lower rates of blood pressure control during the COVID-19 pandemic.
