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Biomarker duo rapidly identifies serious bacterial infections
June 21, 2018
MALMO, SWEDEN – Serum procalcitonin/CRP combo facilitates early diagnosis, predicts outcome.
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MI risk prediction after noncardiac surgery simplified
June 20, 2018
ORLANDO – Three conventional cardiovascular risk factors tell the tale.
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Galectin-3: A new post-MI prognostic biomarker?
June 19, 2018
ORLANDO – Galectin-3 level post-MI is a strong independent predictor of long-term mortality and heart failure risks.
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RBC transfusions with surgery may increase VTE risk
June 14, 2018
Stricter blood management practices and VTE prophylaxis may be needed if the study findings are confirmed.
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hs-cTnT test tied to fewer reinfarctions but no survival benefit
June 13, 2018
The reinfarction rate fell by 11% after hospitals implemented the new high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T test.
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High-dose opioid prescribing linked to heroin use risk among U.S. veterans
June 13, 2018
SAN DIEGO – High-dose opioid prescribing is associated with an increased risk of heroin use among U.S. veterans, an observational study showed.
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USPSTF: Don’t add ECG for cardio risk assessment
June 12, 2018
Evidence is insufficient to assess risks vs. benefits of screening ECG for asymptomatic adults.
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DOAC’s edge over warfarin fades with low adherence
June 12, 2018
BOSTON – When atrial fib patients adhere to a direct oral anticoagulant it outperforms warfarin, but when compliance falls the tables get turned.
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NIH launches HEAL Initiative to combat opioid crisis
June 12, 2018
HEAL will expand Advancing Clinical Trials in Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (ACT NOW), a pilot study that will assess the prevalence of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS), understand current management approaches, and develop common approaches for larger-scale studies to decide the best practices for clinical care of infants with NOWS.
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CDC warns of hepatitis A outbreaks in injection drug users
June 11, 2018
Gap in vaccine availability now has been solved.