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March 15, 2020
6:53
Preservative-Free Albuterol May Be Best for Continuous Nebulization
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For continuous nebulization after a severe asthma attack, preservative-free albuterol would be safer than solutions containing benzalkonium chloride (BAC), a retrospective study reveals.
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March 14, 2020
20:48
Egg a Day Not Linked to Heart Disease Risk
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People who eat an egg a day are no more likely to have heart attacks or strokes than those who steer clear of eggs, a large study suggests.
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20:48
Patients Underestimate Likely Moh's Surgery Scar Size
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Patients who undergo Moh's micrographic surgery are often taken aback by the size of the resulting scar, a new study finds.
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1:11
Cancer Survival Improves Among U.S. Teens, Young Adults
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Cancer survivors diagnosed as teens or young adults are living longer now than young people diagnosed decades ago, largely because of advances in treatment, a U.S. study suggests.
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1:10
COVID-19 Accounts for Small Number of Respiratory Infections in Wuhan Children
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A retrospective analysis of children hospitalized in central Wuhan for a respiratory infection found the COVID-19 virus accounted for only 1.6% of the cases.
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1:03
U.S. Reels as Coronavirus Outbreak Leads to Widespread Disruptions
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The expanding coronavirus outbreak threw daily American life into turmoil on Thursday as more professional sports leagues suspended their seasons, Broadway theaters canceled performances, and new restrictions caused chaos in trans-Atlantic airline travel.
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0:56
President Declares National Emergency for COVID-19
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President Trump has declared a national emergency to allow for more resources to combat COVID-19, and announced increased testing capacity in partnership with private industry.
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March 13, 2020
22:17
Colleagues Mourn Italian 'Hero' Physician Killed by COVID-19
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'His death represents the outcry of all colleagues' who don't have sufficient individual protection in fighting the virus, said the leader of an Italian physicians group about Dr Roberto Stella.
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21:32
One Italian ICU Stressed to Breaking Point by COVID-19
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The current level of activity may not be sustainable for long, says an ICU physician based in Milan.
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21:31
Flattening the Curve: Graphic Shows COVID-19 Containment Needs
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The idea behind the graph is to spread out cases of COVID-19 over time to avoid overwhelming the healthcare system and workforce. The widely-shared graphic reinforces the message: keep your distance.
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21:21
COVID-19 Characteristics Differ in Children vs Adults
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Pediatric cases of COVID-19 are typically mild, but underlying coinfection may be more common in children than in adults, according to clinical findings from pediatric inpatients in Wuhan, China.
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20:58
AA Superior to CBT for Alcohol Addiction
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Alcoholics Anonymous is a popular program to promote abstinence in individuals with alcohol use disorder. This new review shows it has a strong evidence base to support its use and is superior to CBT.
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20:34
First Validated Risk Tool for Frequent PVCs Shows Potential
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The ABC-VT score accurately predicts adverse events in patients with frequent PVCs and preserved left ventricular function -- a group whose management remains unclear.
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19:52
Liver Cancer Risk Reduced by Aspirin in Chronic Viral Hepatitis
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The risk of liver cancer was reduced by 31% compared with no aspirin use, and liver-related mortality dropped by 27%, as long as aspirin use continued.
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19:50
So You Have a COVID-19 Patient, How Do You Treat Them?
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In the brave new world of COVID-19, patients must be triaged, supported in hospital settings, and managed through complications.
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18:29
Life-Threatening Infections Tied to Fecal Transplants, FDA Warns
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Six patients developed serious infections following fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) believed due to transmission of pathogenic organisms from FMT product supplied by stool bank company OpenBiome.
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18:11
American Academy of Neurology Cancels 2020 Annual Meeting
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Citing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, the American Academy of Neurology said it 'had no choice' but to cancel its annual conference, which was scheduled to take place in Toronto.
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18:00
Spain to Declare State of Emergency Over Coronavirus - Source
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Spain's government will declare a state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak on Friday, a source with knowledge of the decision said, allowing authorities to confine infected people and ration goods.
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17:58
Rethinking the Definition of Cure as Patients With HIV Wait
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A year after researchers reported that the London patient was in remission, they are back, calling him cured. But clinicians and patients wonder what it means for them.
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15:44
Canada Battens Down: Trudeau's Wife Tested for Coronavirus, No NHL Games
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie are in self-isolation after she fell ill and was tested for the new coronavirus, while school was canceled in Ontario to limit the spread of the outbreak.
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12:03
How a Medical Society Decides to Cancel a Meeting
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'We knew we needed to make the right decision for our patients, our colleagues and our communities,' the society's president said.
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March 06, 2020
23:53
Coronavirus May Cause Contamination Through Fecal Shedding
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The toilet bowl, sink, and bathroom door handle of an isolation room of a patient with the novel coronavirus tested positive for the virus; viral shedding in the stool could be another route of transmission, investigators reported.
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23:22
ID Docs in Short Supply Yet 'Critical' for COVID-19 Crisis
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With fewer young doctors going into the specialty, there may not be enough ID specialists to handle the emergency, says the president of the Infectious Disease Society of America.
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23:18
New Approach Successfully Lowers BP in Minority Stroke Survivors
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In what one expert called a 'major breakthrough,' researchers combined telephone counseling with home blood pressure telemonitoring for stroke survivors with uncontrolled hypertension.
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23:16
Coronavirus Test Kits Flown to Cruise Ship Idled Off San Francisco
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Coronavirus test kits were delivered at sea on Thursday to an ocean liner barred from returning to port in San Francisco after at least 35 people developed flu-like symptoms aboard the vessel, which has been linked to two other confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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23:14
LabCorp Makes Coronavirus Test Available for Ordering in U.S.
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Diagnostics company Laboratory Corp of America Holdings said on Thursday it will make its coronavirus test available for ordering by healthcare providers from 6 p.m. ET, as the U.S. government ramps up efforts to increase diagnostic capabilities.
Reuters Health Information
22:49
Interventional Neurologists Converting to Transradial Access
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Just as in cardiovascular interventions, a growing number of neurovascular procedures are performed using radial rather than femoral access.
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22:46
Cardiovascular Safety Signal for Descovy in HIV PrEP
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Final DISCOVER data might provide some answers on the higher rate of statin use in patients on Descovy, but a growing number of experts are urging clinicians to stick with Truvada.
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22:43
International Consensus Statement Combats Obesity Stigma
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Statement targets multiple fronts calling for an end to the "pervasive, resilient form of social stigma" associated with the disease.
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22:07
The Power of Hand-Washing to Prevent Coronavirus
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The single most important way to help us stay safe from COVID-19 is this one: Wash your hands. But people don't do it right, experts say.
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22:05
Exercise Needn't Be Strenuous to Reduce Heart Risk
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Two new studies suggest exercise in older age doesn't have to be strenuous to be effective in reducing cardiovascular risk.
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22:01
Low Stock, High Prices for Coronavirus Supplies
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The advice of public health officials to have enough supplies on hand in case of a potential 14-day quarantine has caused a nationwide shortage of many items, most notably hand sanitizer.
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21:59
Trump Signs $8.3B Bill to Combat Coronavirus Outbreak in US
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President Donald Trump on Friday signed an $8.3 billion measure to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than a dozen people in the U.S. and infected more than 200.
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21:39
No Mortality Signal With Paclitaxel Balloons in Coronary PCI
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Recent research has called into question the safety of drug-coated balloons in PAD. A meta-analysis shows them not only safe but effective in reducing mortality in coronary revascularization.
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21:27
AAO Releases COVID-19 Updates for Ophthalmologists
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The American Academy of Ophthalmology has released updates to help minimize spread of the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
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21:03
TMS Device Receives Breakthrough Status for Bipolar Depression
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NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System, approved in the US since 2008 for major depression, is now the first TMS device with breakthrough designation for bipolar depression.
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18:28
Latest Medical Conferences Affected by COVID-19
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As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, medical societies are reassessing their scheduled conferences and weighing the risks and benefits. Find out the latest decisions here.
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18:23
Marijuana Allergies on the Rise
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The increased use of Cannabis sativa will bring more patients to the clinic with signs of allergy, specialists warn, so clinicians need to be aware of the limited research available on the subject.
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17:08
Experts Question Evidence Linking Fluoride to Lower IQ
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A committee of experts that conducted a systematic review of the literature on neurodevelopmental and cognitive effects of fluoride exposure raises a number of concerns.
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16:38
Colorectal Cancer Shifting Toward Younger Adults
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'This rising burden on people younger than 50 years old is what keeps me up at night,' says the director of a newly opened unit for younger onset CRC.
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14:30
How an Antipsychotic Became Widely Used as an Antiemetic
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All major guidelines now recommend olanzapine for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, but the drug has never been formally approved for this use. It was launched as an antipsychotic.
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January 18, 2020
1:33
'UroLeak 2020' Gave Early Look at Urology Match Results
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Some medical students accessed their Urology Match Day results before the official release.
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0:17
European Marketing of Picato Suspended While Skin Cancer Risk Reviewed
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While the drug is still available in the US, the FDA says it is 'gathering data and information to investigate the safety concern related to Picato.'
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January 17, 2020
23:55
Too Old for New Heart? Germany Faces Dearth of Organ Donors
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Siegfried Richtsteig has been waiting in hospital for more than 130 days for a heart that would allow him to do the things he enjoyed most, like playing with his grandchildren, before a stroke damaged the organ beyond repair.
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23:55
Pharmacy Chains Sue Ohio Physicians Over Opioid Prescribing
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The suit is in response to litigation against pharmacies by Ohio counties; individual physicians not named in the action.
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23:49
Primary Aldosteronism Can Present as Atrial Fibrillation
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Atrial fibrillation can be a presenting sign of primary aldosteronism in patients with hypertension, according to findings from the PAPPHY study.
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23:06
EU Panel Confirms 4-Week Limit on High-Strength Estradiol Creams
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The decision marks the third time the European Medicines Agency's safety committee has issued the controversial recommendation.
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22:08
CDC to Screen for Novel Coronavirus at Three US Airports
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Symptom-based health screening of passengers entering the US on direct or connecting flights from Wuhan, China, will be conducted in San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles.
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21:07
Major Heart Organizations Now Led by Women
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A growing number of female cardiologists are leading major heart organizations in 2020 in a field still largely dominated by men.
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19:42
Cardinal Health Surgical Gowns May Not Be Sterile, FDA Warns
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Facilities should immediately stop using Level 3 surgical gowns made by Cardinal Health, and PreSource procedural packs that contain the gowns, because of sterility concerns.
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19:14
Despite Dangers, Docs Continue to Co-Prescribe Benzos, Opioids
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Despite well-known dangers and recommendations to the contrary, benzodiazepines and opioids are still commonly co-prescribed.
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17:38
Redo PCI or CABG, Left Main Patients Pay a Price: EXCEL
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A new 3-year analysis shows that repeat revascularization is more common after PCI than bypass surgery, but durability remains an issue for both strategies.
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17:24
FDA Panel Split on Approval of Non-Opioid for Surgical Pain
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A US Food and Drug Administration advisory panel was split on recommending approval of bupivacaine to control post-surgical pain.
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16:47
'Uber of Interventional Cardiology' Pushes Stents Over Surgery
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A physician-driven website touts stenting as a treatment for patients who have been told they need open heart surgery. A surgeon calls it 'trolling for patients.'
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14:55
Magnesium Disorders Up Hypocalcemia Risk After Thyroidectomy
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Hypocalcemia occurred in nearly 20% of patients following thyroidectomy in the large study, however, most cases resolved at 1 year.
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14:09
FDA Approves CVD Benefit for Once-Weekly Semaglutide
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Information regarding cardiovascular safety was also added to the label of the daily oral semaglutide formulation.
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11:01
New Body-Sculpting Method Zaps Fat With Injected Ice Slurry
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An experimental fat-selective mixture reduced thickness of adipose tissue by as much as 55% and fat volume by almost 3 cm3.
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0:33
Support for Vaccines Continues Downward Trend in US, Poll Shows
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In 2019, 84% of Americans think vaccinating children is important, down from 94% in 2001; 10% still believe vaccines can cause autism, according to a new Gallup survey.
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0:04
People With Diabetes in Hong Kong Living Longer, Except the Young
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Researchers reports an over 50% drop in overall death rates among people with diabetes living in Hong Kong from 2001-2016; younger people with diabetes less likely to experience improvement in survival, however.
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January 16, 2020
22:53
Lack of Women Speakers Spurs Conference to Make Changes
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An article highlighting a lack of female invited speakers at a major scientific medical meeting caused International Stroke Conference organizers to encourage more women to attend and to speak at the event.
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21:57
Antipsychotics for Schizophrenia Linked to Lower Mortality Risk?
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It's widely assumed antipsychotics increase the risk of CVD and early death in patients with schizophrenia. However, new findings suggest the opposite may be true and that these agents may in fact be protective.
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21:13
Doc Guilty in 'Heinous' Fraud Case Involving False Diagnoses
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Jorge Zamora-Quezada, MD, falsely diagnosed patients has having rheumatoid arthritis, treated them with toxic drugs, and falsified medical records to mislead a federal investigation.
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21:12
Doctor Lets Patients 'Pay' for Surgeries With Volunteer Service
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Surgeon donates his time and asks only that patients and a team of people the patient recruits do hundreds of hours of service with two partner charities.
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21:03
Touchless Patient Monitoring in the Works
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If technical, ethical, and infrastructure challenges can be overcome, no-contact patient monitoring could be the way of the future, both in the hospital and in the home.
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20:41
Reduced Alcohol Intake Drives Significant Drop in AF Burden
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The generally accepted association between alcohol consumption and AF is 'proven' in a randomized trial, researchers say.
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20:38
Stroke During Pregnancy May Be on the Rise in US
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Stroke risk factors are also increasing in young women and more needs to be done to identify and treat high-risk patients in early pregnancy, authors of a new study urge.
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20:01
For Trans Kids, a Tough Path to Gender Harmony
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Roughly 1.8% of high school students now identify as trans, almost twice the rate of adults. The biggest jump appears to be in teenagers born female who want to transition to males.
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18:45
Higher Vaccine Coverage Tied to Mandatory Vaccination in Europe
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Unlike the United States, most European vaccine mandates involved financial penalties, and the magnitude of the penalty was associated with greater immunization coverage.
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18:36
'First Signal' of Reduced Toxicity From Childhood Cancer Tx
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Attempts to minimize long-term toxicity from the treatment of childhood cancers are paying off: a new study finds the 'first signal' of a decrease in cardiac toxicity.
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17:33
Even With Hospital Price Lists, 'Shopping Around' Still Difficult
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In a ruling, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services attempted to make hospital charges more transparent, but the intended goal has not been met.
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16:55
New Head Injury Data Reinforce Restricted Antipsychotic Use
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New data on head injury support evidence-based guidance to restrict antipsychotic use in patients with dementia to those with the most severe neuropsychiatric symptoms, and for a short, limited time.
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16:05
Weight, Major Psychiatric Disorders Genetically Linked
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Among individuals with major psychiatric disorders, genetic risk variants are associated with either increased or decreased body mass index.
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15:53
Less Tongue Fat From Weight Loss May Help Sleep Apnea
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New treatments for targeting tongue fat reduction, possibly particular diets or cold therapies, should be considered, researchers say.
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11:42
Major Financial Impact, Disability Tied to Post-TBI Epilepsy
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Epilepsy that develops following traumatic brain injury (TBI) significantly increases the risk for disability and boosts healthcare costs, new research suggests.
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0:42
Flu Shot a Mismatch for Main Strain, Season Far From Over: CDC
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Influenza season is still in full swing and children are especially hard hit, in part as a result of a vaccine that is poorly matched to the currently predominant strain.
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