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January 10, 2022
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AHA: Address social determinants of health to reduce CV risk in type 2 diabetes

AHA: Address social determinants of health to reduce CV risk in type 2 diabetes

Clinicians must use multifaceted tools to reduce CV risk in type 2 diabetes, combining newer therapies with efforts to address social determinants of health, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement.

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January 03, 2022
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Worsening symptoms of depression linked to shorter survival for patients with lung cancer

Worsening symptoms of depression linked to shorter survival for patients with lung cancer

Patients with lung cancer whose depression symptoms became more severe after diagnosis had significantly shorter survival than patients with stagnant or improved symptoms, according to study results published in Psychosomatic Medicine.

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December 15, 2021
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DES systems to facilitate transradial PCI receive FDA approval

DES systems to facilitate transradial PCI receive FDA approval

Svelte Medical Systems announced the FDA approved two of its drug-eluting stent systems designed to facilitate transradial PCI.

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December 10, 2021
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Risk score combination more accurately predicts suicidal behavior

Risk score combination more accurately predicts suicidal behavior

Adding Suicide Cognitions Scale questions to the commonly used Public Health Questionnaire-9 improved the accuracy of suicide risk screening in primary care clinics, data show.

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December 10, 2021
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Accreditation program increased availability of specialty epilepsy care in US

Specialty epilepsy care availability increased in the U.S. following implementation of the National Association of Epilepsy Centers’ accreditation program, according to study results published in Neurology.

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December 08, 2021
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Self-administered exam more quickly identifies MCI conversion to dementia

Self-administered exam more quickly identifies MCI conversion to dementia

A self-administered test detected mild cognitive impairment conversion to dementia at least 6 months sooner than the Mini-Mental State Examination, according to results of a cohort study published in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy.

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November 12, 2021
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Q&A: Breathalyzer for COVID-19 shows promise

Q&A: Breathalyzer for COVID-19 shows promise

A novel breathalyzer detected SARS-CoV-2 in critically ill patients with 88% accuracy, according to findings published in PLOS ONE.

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November 06, 2021
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Great Debate pits belimumab against voclosporin as first-line therapy for lupus nephritis

Great Debate pits belimumab against voclosporin as first-line therapy for lupus nephritis

Although recent clinical data continue to expand possible treatment options for lupus nephritis, whether belimumab or voclosporin should be the first-line therapy remained hotly contested during the ACR’s annual Great Debate.

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October 21, 2021
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AHA policy statement calls for ‘multipronged approach’ to improve maternal health

AHA policy statement calls for ‘multipronged approach’ to improve maternal health

The American Heart Association issued a policy statement to address the rising rates of maternal mortality in the United States.

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October 18, 2021
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Percutaneous tendon-fat pad separation can treat patellar tendinopathy in season

Patellar tendinopathy is commonly encountered in athletes who participate in high-impact sports. This condition can be frustrating for athletes and clinicians.

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