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Burden of atrial fibrillation associated with stroke risk
November 12, 2018
In patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF), is the burden of atrial fibrillation associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke?
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PIONEER-HF secures place for sacubitril/valsartan in this heart failure doc’s practice
November 11, 2018
CHICAGO – The designated discussant for the PIONEER-HF presentation points out the importance of the results.
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Apixaban is safest effective DOAC for stroke prevention in Afib, per AHRQ report
November 10, 2018
The agency found the lowest bleeding risk with apixaban, but cites lack of head-to-head trials as a limitation in evaluating DOACs.
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Liberal oxygen therapy associated with increased mortality
November 9, 2018
What is the efficacy and safety of liberal versus conservative oxygen therapy in acutely ill adults?
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Portable hematology analyzer gets FDA nod
November 8, 2018
The HemoScreen hematology analyzer can perform a complete blood count at the point of care.
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Surgical repair of hip fractures in nursing home patients
November 8, 2018
Does surgical repair of hip fractures in nursing home residents with advanced dementia reduce adverse outcomes?
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BNP levels and mortality in patients with and without heart failure
November 7, 2018
Does B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) have prognostic value outside of heart failure (HF) patients?
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Guideline authors inconsistently disclose conflicts
November 5, 2018
Review of payment records shows some undisclosed payments of $10,000 or more.
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Quick Byte: Palliative care
November 5, 2018
Palliative care runs counter to the dominant culture in U.S. hospitals.
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FDA approves sufentanil for adults with acute pain
November 2, 2018
The opioid is to used for only adult patients in settings that are closely controlled.