Miriam E. Tucker

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Daily Azithromycin Cut Acute COPD Exacerbations in High-Risk Patients

Author:: Miriam E. Tucker

Publish date: May 19, 2011

Major Finding: The median time to first acute exacerbation of COPD was 266 days for the azithromycin group, compared with 174 days for those takin...

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One-Third of Asthmatic Kids Don't Get Flu Vaccine

Author:: Miriam E. Tucker

Publish date: May 17, 2011

Major Finding: Eighty-four percent of vaccinating parents indicated the child’s health care provider significantly influenced their decision...

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Thrombolysis Reduced Survival in Acute PE

Author:: Miriam E. Tucker

Publish date: May 17, 2011

Major Finding: Among 434 normotensive patients with acute symptomatic pulmonary embolism, there was a statistically significant increased risk of ...

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Thrombolysis Reduced Survival in Acute PE

Author:: Miriam E. Tucker

Publish date: May 17, 2011

Major Finding: Among 434 normotensive patients with acute symptomatic pulmonary embolism, there was a statistically significant increased risk of ...

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Thrombolysis Reduced Survival in Acute PE

Author:: Miriam E. Tucker

Publish date: May 17, 2011

Major Finding: Among 434 normotensive patients with acute symptomatic pulmonary embolism, there was a statistically significant increased risk of ...

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Tele-ICU Can Reduce Mortality and Length of Stay

Author:: Miriam E. Tucker

Publish date: May 16, 2011

Major Finding: Unadjusted ICU mortality was significantly lower in the tele-ICU group, compared with the preintervention group (10.7% vs. 8.6%). H...

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Cryolipolysis Side Effects Mostly Mild and Transient, "Severe Pain" Rare

Author:: Miriam E. Tucker

Publish date: May 3, 2011

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Cryolipolysis Side Effects Mostly Mild, "Severe Pain" Rare

Author:: Miriam E. Tucker

Publish date: May 3, 2011

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AHA Statement Addresses Severe Manifestations of VTE

Author:: Miriam E. Tucker

Publish date: May 1, 2011

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Studies Highlight Role of Primary Care in HIV-Positive Population

Author:: Miriam E. Tucker

Publish date: April 25, 2011

Major Finding: In the first study, compared with HIV-uninfected patients, those who were HIV-infected had a significantly increased risk of HF aft...

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Studies Highlight Role of Primary Care in HIV-Positive Population

Author:: Miriam E. Tucker

Publish date: April 25, 2011

Major Finding: In the first study, compared with HIV-uninfected patients, those who were HIV-infected had a significantly increased risk of HF aft...

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Studies Highlight Role of Primary Care in HIV-Positive Population

Author:: Miriam E. Tucker

Publish date: April 25, 2011

Major Finding: HIV Patients in the two studies were found to be at risk for conditions other than HIV, suggesting that because of the success of t...

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Microwave Device Offers Long-Term Treatment for Hyperhidrosis

Author:: Miriam E. Tucker

Publish date: April 22, 2011

Major Finding: First study: Efficacy of treatment in 81 patients as determined by HDSS scores was 89% at 30 days and 67% at 6 months; efficacy of ...

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Microwave Device Offers Long-Term Treatment for Hyperhidrosis

Author:: Miriam E. Tucker

Publish date: April 22, 2011

Major Finding: First study: Efficacy of treatment in 81 patients as determined by HDSS scores was 89% at 30 days and 67% at 6 months; efficacy of ...

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Microwave Device Offers Long-Term Treatment for Hyperhidrosis

Author:: Miriam E. Tucker

Publish date: April 22, 2011

Major Finding: First study: Efficacy of treatment in 81 patients as determined by HDSS scores was 89% at 30 days and 67% at 6 months.