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FMT appears safe and effective for IBD patients with recurrent C. difficile
March 26, 2020
Most patients were cured of C. difficile after one fecal transplant.
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Webinar confronts unique issues for the bleeding disorders community facing COVID-19
March 23, 2020
Patients in gene therapy trials and those with factor inhibitors are of particular concern.
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Dramatic rise in hypertension-related deaths in the United States
March 20, 2020
The ‘alarming’ increase in hypertension-related deaths between 2007 and 2017, was particularly prominent in the rural South.
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AFib-related cardiovascular deaths on the rise
March 19, 2020
PHOENIX, ARIZ. – A more pronounced increase in mortality rate was observed among black and white men.
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PARAGON-HF: Optimal systolic pressure in HFpEF is 120-129 mm Hg
March 18, 2020
In largest-ever HFpEF trial, SBP of 120-129 mm Hg was associated with lowest cardiovascular risk.
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ICH survival lags in the community setting
March 17, 2020
LOS ANGELES – An observed 6-month mortality of 64% in a Dutch study contrasts with better survival in interventional trials.
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Society of Hospital Medicine cancels 2020 Annual Conference
March 13, 2020
The society’s annual conference, HM20, was scheduled for mid-April.
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COVID-19 update: Transmission 5% or less among close contacts
March 11, 2020
New insights from China, CDC
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AUGUSTUS: Apixaban surpassed warfarin despite prior stroke or thromboembolism
March 7, 2020
LOS ANGELES – Secondary AUGUSTUS analysis showed ACS/PCI patients with AFib plus prior stroke, TIA, or thromboembolism did better on apixaban.
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AFib patients do best on a DOAC started 7-10 days post stroke
March 4, 2020
LOS ANGELES – Observational data hints at the best time to start oral anticoagulation in AFib patients after a cardioembolic stroke.
