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April 21, 2021
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Low risk for cardiac events from SARS-CoV-2 infection in youth athletes

Low risk for cardiac events from SARS-CoV-2 infection in youth athletes

Collegiate athletes were unlikely to develop cardiac complications from SARS-CoV-2, according to a study published in Circulation.

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April 20, 2021
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STROKE AF

STROKE AF

Continuous monitoring with an insertable cardiac monitor (Reveal LINQ, Medtronic) vs. standard care in patients with recent ischemic stroke.

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April 19, 2021
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NAFLD increases risk for hepatocellular carcinoma

NAFLD increases risk for hepatocellular carcinoma

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease correlated with a significantly increased risk for developing cancer overall, due to the significant increased incidence in hepatocellular carcinoma, according to study results.

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April 16, 2021
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Muscle mass, density may be linked to cancer outcomes

Muscle mass, density may be linked to cancer outcomes

Muscle mass appeared significantly associated with survival outcomes among patients with advanced cancer undergoing an unscheduled hospitalization, according to a study published in Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

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April 13, 2021
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Despite better awareness, curative treatments remain elusive in IgG4 disease

Despite better awareness, curative treatments remain elusive in IgG4 disease

Despite strong biomarkers and an improved understanding of the many systems involved in IgG4 disease, no curative therapy exists, according to a speaker at the virtual American College of Rheumatology State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium.

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April 13, 2021
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USPSTF lacks evidence to recommend vitamin D deficiency screening in asymptomatic adults

USPSTF lacks evidence to recommend vitamin D deficiency screening in asymptomatic adults

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said there is not enough evidence to assess the balance of benefits and harms of vitamin D deficiency screening in nonpregnant, asymptomatic adults.

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April 12, 2021
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Insertable cardiac monitor improves detection of AF in recent ischemic stroke

Insertable cardiac monitor improves detection of AF in recent ischemic stroke

Among patients with recent ischemic stroke, an insertable cardiac monitor detected atrial fibrillation more frequently than a device used in standard care, according to results of the STROKE AF trial.

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April 07, 2021
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Arkansas outlaws gender-affirming treatment for minors, prompting outcry from providers

Arkansas outlaws gender-affirming treatment for minors, prompting outcry from providers

Arkansas on Tuesday became the first state to outlaw any gender-affirming medical treatments for minors who may be transgender, overriding a veto from the governor and prompting outcry from providers and advocates.

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April 03, 2021
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Detection of neurobiological stress associated with risk for takotsubo cardiomyopathy

Detection of neurobiological stress associated with risk for takotsubo cardiomyopathy

Risk for development of takotsubo cardiomyopathy may be associated with level of amygdala activity as measured by PET or CT imaging, according to data published in the European Heart Journal.

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April 01, 2021
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GiACTA: Giant cell arteritis remission maintained in 42% of patients after drug cessation

GiACTA: Giant cell arteritis remission maintained in 42% of patients after drug cessation

A substantial proportion of patients who received tocilizumab for giant cell arteritis for 1 year remain in drug-free remission throughout the 2 years after ceasing therapy, according to data published in The Lancet Rheumatology.

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