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December 31, 2020
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CABG, surgical AVR may be safe despite flu season severity, duration

CABG, surgical AVR may be safe despite flu season severity, duration

CABG or surgical AVR procedures may be safe to perform even in the worst of influenza seasons, according to research published in JAMA Network Open.

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December 01, 2020
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In-hospital AF, atrial flutter confer worse outcomes in patients with COVID-19

In-hospital AF, atrial flutter confer worse outcomes in patients with COVID-19

Among patients hospitalized with COVID-19, atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are common and are associated with worse outcomes, according to findings presented at the virtual American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.

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November 22, 2020
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Inaugural class of FDA-AACR oncology educational fellows announced

Inaugural class of FDA-AACR oncology educational fellows announced

American Association for Cancer Research announced the 2020-2021 class of FDA-AACR oncology educational fellows.

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November 19, 2020
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HIV does not increase risk for COVID-19 hospitalization

Among people with HIV and COVID-19, researchers linked noncommunicable comorbidities, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, as opposed to HIV alone, with an increased risk for hospitalization, according to a study presented at IDWeek.

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November 16, 2020
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Novel healing-targeted DES shows promise in 1-year data

Novel healing-targeted DES shows promise in 1-year data

A novel healing-targeted drug-eluting stent was as safe and effective as a standard durable polymer DES among adults with acute and chronic coronary disease undergoing PCI, early data from the PIONEER III trial show.

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November 12, 2020
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AHA issues call to action to address systemic racism in US

AHA issues call to action to address systemic racism in US

In an American Heart Association presidential advisory, the association issued a call to action with steps to be taken to address structural racism as a driver of health disparities.

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November 09, 2020
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Pooled cohort equations may overestimate ASCVD risk across spectrum of BMI

Pooled cohort equations may overestimate ASCVD risk across spectrum of BMI

The pooled cohort equations for atherosclerotic CVD prediction can be used as a risk-estimation tool for adults across BMI categories, but may overestimate ASCVD risk for individuals in overweight and obese categories.

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November 05, 2020
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Broader awareness of stroke symptoms needed for young adult population

Broader awareness of stroke symptoms needed for young adult population

A large proportion of young adults in the United States may not be aware of stroke symptoms, according to study results published in Stroke.

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October 13, 2020
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Nearly 20% of therapeutic devices cleared without pivotal clinical study

Nearly 20% of therapeutic devices cleared without pivotal clinical study

Almost 20% of moderate-risk, nonimplantable, nonlife-sustaining therapeutic devices cleared by the FDA through its de novo pathway did not undergo a pivotal study, data show.

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October 12, 2020
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Addressing Gender Discrimination and Harassment in Medicine

Addressing Gender Discrimination and Harassment in Medicine

Pamela Kunz, MD, is an expert in GI cancers and a courageous voice against gender discrimination and harassment in health care. In this episode, Kunz shares her story and provides guidance for those facing these types of challenges.

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