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Overdiagnosis and overtreatment of COPD appears rampant
January 14, 2021
How frequently is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overdiagnosed and overtreated in the general population?
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Natural immunity from COVID-19 ‘may last months’
January 14, 2021
“I am strongly encouraged that people have immunity that is lasting much more than the few months that was speculated before the summer.”
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COVID protections suppressed flu season in U.S.
January 14, 2021
“This is my 30th flu season. I never would have expected to see flu activity this low.”
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A standardized approach to postop management of DOACs in AFib
January 13, 2021
Is it safe to adopt a standardized approach to direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) interruption for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who are undergoing elective surgeries/procedures?
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Calcium-induced autonomic denervation linked to lower post-op AF
January 13, 2021
Although targeting the four major atrial ganglionated plexi reduced post-CABG atrial fibrillation, it’s not clear whether it can prevent stroke.
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Feds to states: Give COVID-19 vaccine to 65+ and those with comorbidities
January 13, 2021
The federal government will also increase the number of sites eligible to receive vaccine – including some 13,000 federally qualified community health centers.
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Averting COVID hospitalizations with monoclonal antibodies
January 13, 2021
The antibody drugs do not cure COVID-19, but they reduce hospitalizations and visits to the ED for patients at high risk for disease progression.
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COVID-19 in children: Weekly cases trending downward
January 12, 2021
Despite the addition of 171,000 new cases during Jan. 1-7, weekly totals have declined since mid-December.
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Eosinophilia-guided treatment cuts corticosteroid exposure in COPD exacerbations
January 12, 2021
Is eosinophilia-guided therapy in the setting of a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation a safe way to reduce total systemic steroid exposure?
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Updated USPSTF HBV screening recommendation may be a ‘lost opportunity’
January 12, 2021
The recommendation defines risk groups more narrowly than the CDC, AASLD, and some research suggests risk-based screening is ineffective for chronic conditions.