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TAILOR-PCI: Clopidogrel genotyping trial narrowly misses endpoint
The trial missed its ambitious primary endpoint of a 50% reduction in cardiovascular events, but experts felt that it still should change practice...
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Primordial cardiovascular prevention draws closer
“LDL and blood pressure, which are modifiable, may be more powerful determinants of lifetime risk than polygenic predisposition.” – Dr. Brian A....
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Before the COVID-19 surge hits your facility, take steps to boost capacity
Communication about resource allocation can ease workforce anxiety amid the coronavirus pandemic.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA okays emergency use of convalescent plasma for seriously ill COVID-19 patients
“It’s crucial that data be captured for every patient so that we really understand what safety and effectiveness looks like on as close to a real-...
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Wilkie and the VA vs COVID-19: Who’s Winning?
As the VA races to address the COVID-19 crisis, Sec. Wilkie faces a battle on multiple fronts.
From the Journals
Reports suggest possible in utero transmission of novel coronavirus 2019
Three neonates whose mothers had COVID-19 had elevated IgM antibody concentrations.
From the Journals
Despite strict controls, some infants born to mothers with COVID-19 appear infected
But the sources of novel coronavirus 2019 in the neonates’ upper respiratory tracts or anuses likely were maternal in origin.
From the Journals
Wuhan data link COVID-19 with myocardial damage
Feature
Rheumatologists seek to reassure amid hydroxychloroquine shortage
Rheumatologists Jill P. Buyon and Peter M. Izmirly answer questions about the availability of hydroxychloroquine during the COVID-19 pandemic, and...
Feature
Physicians pessimistic despite increased COVID-19 test kits
Physicians express frustration over safety equipment and staffing shortages.
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Keep calm: Under 25s with diabetes aren't being hospitalized for COVID-19
But some are concerned that type 1 diabetes diagnoses are being delayed.