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Traumatic brain injury linked to ‘striking’ risk for CVD, diabetes, brain disorders
Mild and moderate-to-severe TBI is linked to an increased risk for hypertension, stroke, diabetes, as well as neurological and psychiatric...
Conference Coverage
Anticoagulation not routinely needed after TAVR: ADAPT-TAVR
The ADAPT-TAVR trial showed a numerical reduction in leaflet thrombosis with edoxaban versus dual-antiplatelet therapy, but no reduction in...
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Silver lining emerges for embolic protection in post-TAVR stroke
A database study found that embolic protection during transcatheter aortic valve replacement may improve outcomes, although not the occurrence, of...
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FDA approves first drug for myelofibrosis with thrombocytopenia
Treatment option is the first for patients who have myelofibrosis with low platelet counts.
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Post–COVID vaccine AHA cases raise eyebrows in Italy
Four cases of acquired hemophilia A that occurred following COVID-19 vaccinations in one Italian province could indicate “possible complications...
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New hemophilia treatments: ‘Our cup runneth over’
A range of new options is emerging to treat hemophilia patients.
Conference Coverage
New stroke risk score developed for COVID patients
The user-friendly score represents a step forward but also points to the need to better risk-stratify patients for this complex, expensive, and...
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Novel drug targets raised Lp(a): topline results released
Significant reductions in lipoprotein(a) were sustained out to 150 days in patients without cardiovascular disease in top-line phase 1 results...
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Seniors face higher risk of other medical conditions after COVID-19
The risk of a new condition being triggered by COVID is more than twice as high in seniors, compared with younger patients, new research suggests...
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Ischemic stroke rates higher in young women than young men
Young women may be at a higher risk of ischemic stroke than young men, representing a “significant departure from our current scientific...
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CVS Caremark formulary change freezes out apixaban
The decision doesn’t affect patients on a Medicare or Medicaid plan but hits those taking the popular anticoagulant who have select commercial...