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Milrinone beats dobutamine in extending survival in HF
PHILADELPHIA – Survival benefit favored milrinone regardless of indication for use in continuous outpatient intravenous inotropic therapy.
From the Journals
No cardiovascular benefit from vitamin D supplementation
Here is yet more evidence that vitamin D doesn’t prevent heart disease.
Opinion
Patient-centered care in clinic
Use the computer as a bond to strengthen your relationship with your patient.
From the Journals
Long-term antibiotic use may heighten stroke, CHD risk
Among middle-aged and older women, 2 or more months’ exposure to antibiotics is associated with an increased likelihood of cardiovascular disease...
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Volunteerism: How and why to do it, according to Dr. Eileen Barrett
PHILADELPHIA – Ideas for volunteering that beat packing penicillin in a backpack.
Daily News Podcast
Genetic signature helps ID MS risk
Amlodipine may be preferable for lowering blood pressure in black patients.
Daily News Podcast
First primary prevention CVD guidelines form ACC, AHA
A smartwatch-based algorithm showed 84% positive predictive value for atrial fibrillation.
Daily News Podcast
Bempedoic acid: funny name, serious LDL lowering
And doctors’ prior authorization burden is increasing.
Daily News Podcast
Semaglutide plus SGLT2 inhibitors for type 2 diabetes
MI and strokes spike during the 30-day period following cancer diagnosis.
Daily News Podcast
Aspirin and lower risk of COPD flare-up
Measles has now been confirmed in a dozen states.
Daily News Podcast
Autism risk with in utero infections
Toxins that are dangerous for the heart may hurt hookah smokers.