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May 20, 2021
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Novel coronavirus identified in Malaysian child

Novel coronavirus identified in Malaysian child

Researchers identified a new canine-feline alphacoronavirus in a Malaysian child with pneumonia.

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May 17, 2021
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ACTION: Rivaroxaban-based anticoagulation strategy fails to improve outcomes in COVID-19

ACTION: Rivaroxaban-based anticoagulation strategy fails to improve outcomes in COVID-19

A rivaroxaban-based anticoagulation strategy did not improve outcomes and increased bleeding in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 compared with standard hospital prophylaxis, according to data from the ACTION trial.

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May 17, 2021
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Hospital, post-discharge quality improvement intervention failed to improve HFrEF outcomes

Hospital, post-discharge quality improvement intervention failed to improve HFrEF outcomes

A hospital and post-discharge quality improvement intervention did not improve rehospitalization or survival in patients with HF with reduced ejection fraction beyond existing quality improvement programs, researchers reported.

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May 15, 2021
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ADAPTABLE provides answers on aspirin dosing, conduct of pragmatic trials

ADAPTABLE provides answers on aspirin dosing, conduct of pragmatic trials

Among patients with atherosclerotic CVD, there was no difference in CV events or major bleeding according to aspirin dose, researchers reported at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.

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April 30, 2021
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Predictive model identifies risk factors for major adverse limb events in diabetes

Predictive model identifies risk factors for major adverse limb events in diabetes

A risk score may be able to identify adults with type 2 diabetes at high risk for major adverse limb events, including in those without a history of peripheral artery disease, according to a study published in Diabetic Medicine.

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April 27, 2021
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DJO completes acquisition of MedShape

DJO announced it has completed the acquisition of MedShape Inc., a privately held orthopedic medical device company that provides innovative surgical solutions for foot and ankle surgeons.

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April 21, 2021
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Risk-adapted therapies reduce long-term toxicity in pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma

Risk-adapted therapies reduce long-term toxicity in pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma

The use of risk-adapted therapies for pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma has significantly reduced the incidence of serious long-term health problems among survivors, according to a study published in Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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April 19, 2021
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Adenovirus type 4 infections tripled among civilians in last decade

Adenovirus type 4 infections tripled among civilians in last decade

Adenovirus type 4 infections among civilians have tripled in the last decade worldwide, according to study results published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

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April 06, 2021
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COVID-19 confers elevated VTE risk in veterans

COVID-19 confers elevated VTE risk in veterans

Among veterans hospitalized at Veterans Affairs facilities, patients with COVID-19 are at elevated risk for venous thromboembolism, according to a study published in the American Heart Journal.

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April 04, 2021
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Association of Community Cancer Centers announces executive committee members, trustees

Association of Community Cancer Centers announces executive committee members, trustees

Association of Community Cancer Centers announced the newly elected members of its executive committee and board of trustees for the 2021-2022 term.

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