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Which anticoagulant is safest for frail elderly patients with nonvalvular A-fib?
In a retrospective study comparing direct oral anticoagulants vs warfarin in this population, apixaban’s adverse event rate was lower regardless...
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A “no-biopsy” approach to diagnosing celiac disease
This noninvasive alternative to the diagnostic gold standard may cut risk and expense for adult patients.
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Noncardiac inpatient has acute hypertension: Treat or not?
A retrospective study found more harm than benefit from treating elevated blood pressure in hospitalized noncardiac patients.
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Can early introduction of gluten reduce risk of celiac disease?
This UK study revealed the benefits of introducing gluten at age 4 months.
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Colchicine may decrease cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease
This oral anti-inflammatory agent may offer a low-cost option for prevention of cardiovascular events in this patient population.
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Migraine relief in 20 minutes using eyedrops?
One randomized crossover trial demonstrated the effectiveness of this simple, affordable treatment for patients with acute migraine pain.
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Time to consider topical capsaicin for acute trauma pain?
Topical capsaicin is more effective than topical piroxicam at reducing pain in acute upper extremity injuries.
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Getting a jump on recovery from sports-related concussion
Early subthreshold aerobic exercise safely improved recovery time over a stretching regimen among adolescents in this clinical trial.
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Alcohol abstinence reduces A-fib burden in drinkers
A recent Australian study demonstrated a significant reduction in A-fib recurrence and burden among regular drinkers who abstained from alcohol....
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Is it time to approach spontaneous pneumothorax more conservatively?
A recent study provides modest evidence for observational management over interventional treatment, sparing patients from invasive procedures.
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Can extended anticoagulation prophylaxis after discharge prevent thromboembolism?
A meta-analysis confirmed the benefit of thromboprophylaxis with a direct oral anticoagulant for high-risk nonsurgical patients after hospital...