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Although the overall incidence of CIED infections is low for new implants, the risk for infection is significantly increased for generator replacement and device upgrade procedures.
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A modeling study predicts benefit for high-intensity surveillance in these patients; experts emphasize the need for high-quality studies to establish evidence-based surveillance policies.
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It's the fifth recall by Torrent of losartan-containing medicines due to detection of unacceptable levels of a potential carcinogen.
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Handwashing with plain water was better at killing the influenza A virus than ethanol-based disinfectants, a study found.
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This article presents statistical approaches that can be used instead of (or in addition to) P-values in designing and presenting clinical research.
European Heart Journal

The acute treatment of migraine with rimegepant can provide lasting reduction in migraine-related disability and improved quality of life, according to new data presented earlier this month at the International Headache Conference (IHC) in Dublin, Ireland.
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An association between concussion during adolescence and long-term, elevated risk for multiple sclerosis grew stronger with new evidence from a large study.
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The order creates a new task force charged with coming up with a 5-year plan.
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Three medical stories that we didn't cover, explained.
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Women who use an intrauterine device for contraception have a reduced risk of getting ovarian cancer, according to a new meta-analysis of existing retrospective data.
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Ventricular arrhythmias are typically exacerbated by physical exercise, but a new case series suggests even sedentary activities may increase the risk in children with certain conditions.
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TAVR carries risk of postprocedure pacemaker implantation. A new technique using the patient's individual anatomy to determine device location may decrease this complication, a new study suggests.
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In a large Chinese population study, the treatment of hypertension was linked to a slower progression of cognitive decline.
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Both specialists and general practitioners caring for people with severe MS and their families should discuss palliative care options in advance, new guidelines emphasize.
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Women with multiple sclerosis who continued to receive the drug during pregnancy had a much lower risk of relapses, according to a new Italian observational study.
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Point-of-care testing is useful for newborn screening for sickle cell disease (SCD) in low-income settings, according to results from an observational study.
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Recommended "normal" thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) concentrations for hypothyroid patients receiving thyroxine are not associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, fractures, or all-cause mortality, according to new findings.
Reuters Health Information

Napoli - Scadenza: 20/10/2019 Occupazione: medico trasfusionale Luogo: Napoli Ente: AZIENDA... della UOC immunotrasfusionale afferente al Dipartimento di medicina di laboratorio ed anatomia...

Children who have a high genetic risk score for adult type 2 diabetes also appear to have lower levels of HDL, or 'good' cholesterol, as early as age 8.
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