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August 09, 2022
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‘Focus on the workforce’: New AHA president outlines goals for improving research, CV care

‘Focus on the workforce’: New AHA president outlines goals for improving research, CV care

The American Heart Association in July installed Michelle A. Albert, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, as its 86th president, the first woman of color and Black woman to serve as its highest volunteer medical officer.

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August 02, 2022
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Cancer complications topped reasons for GI tract surgery prior to hospice admission

Cancer complications topped reasons for GI tract surgery prior to hospice admission

Most gastrointestinal tract surgeries performed before hospice admission were for urgent or emergent complications of cancer and required patient hospitalization in the preceding 3 years, according to a California-based cohort study.

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July 15, 2022
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HARMONY TPV

HARMONY TPV

1-year outcomes after transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (Harmony, Medtronic) in the Harmony early feasibility, pivotal trial and continued access studies.

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July 06, 2022
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Conservation strategies could greatly reduce contrast dye use amid shortage

Conservation strategies could greatly reduce contrast dye use amid shortage

A global shortage of contrast dye for medical imaging has prompted experts at University of California, San Francisco to outline conservation strategies that would reduce the use of the agent by approximately 83%.

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June 22, 2022
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Combined dose-reduction strategies may reduce contrast use by 80%

Combined dose-reduction strategies may reduce contrast use by 80%

By combining dose-reduction strategies, investigators found IV contrast use for CT scans could be reduced by approximately 80%.

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June 11, 2022
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Two cardiac surgeons join UCSF Advanced Heart Failure Comprehensive Care Center

Two cardiac surgeons join UCSF Advanced Heart Failure Comprehensive Care Center

Jason W. Smith, MD, and Amy Fiedler, MD, have joined the University of California, San Francisco, Advanced Heart Failure Comprehensive Care Center, according to a press release from the institution.

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June 10, 2022
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Poor sleep quality may contribute to future COPD exacerbations

Poor sleep quality may contribute to future COPD exacerbations

Among adults with COPD, poorer sleep quality may contribute to risk for future exacerbations, according to new data published in Sleep.

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June 08, 2022
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Historical redlining in California linked to worse COVID-19 outcomes

Historical redlining in California linked to worse COVID-19 outcomes

SAN FRANCISCO — Residents affected by historical redlining in California communities had worse COVID-19 outcomes, according to new data presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

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June 04, 2022
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Sacituzumab govitecan significantly extends PFS in advanced breast cancer subset

Sacituzumab govitecan significantly extends PFS in advanced breast cancer subset

CHICAGO — Sacituzumab govitecan significantly extended PFS vs. single-agent chemotherapy among patients with heavily pretreated hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer, according to study results.

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May 27, 2022
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Diabetes screening alongside COVID-19 testing feasible in low-income Latinx community

Diabetes screening alongside COVID-19 testing feasible in low-income Latinx community

Integrating rapid HbA1c testing within a COVID-19 testing program helped identify previously undiagnosed adults with prediabetes and diabetes in a low-income Latinx population, according to study findings.

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