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MSBase study validates therapy for relapse in secondary progressive MS
An observational cohort study validates medical treatment to reduce disability accumulation in active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.
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ACC panel defines, advises on heart failure with ‘recovered’ EF
An American College of Cardiology expert panel has issued a definition of heart failure with recovered ejection fraction and recommendations for...
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Most younger MI patients wouldn’t get statins under guidelines
A retrospective study shows that most younger first-time myocardial infarction patients didn’t meet guideline requirements for preventative statin...
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AHA statement addresses genetic testing for CVD
The American Heart Association issued a scientific statement that provides recommendations for conducting genetic testing for cardiovascular...
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Wear N95 masks during endoscopy
Updated recommendations state personnel should wear N95 masks and double gloves when performing endoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Commonalities challenge the threshold of high-frequency episodic and low-frequency chronic migraine
Study reports commonalities between high-frequency episodic and low-frequency chronic migraine, raising questions about current diagnostic...
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CGRPs in real world: Similar efficacy, more AEs
A real-world study of monoclonal antibody agents reported comparable efficacy but more adverse events than clinical trials.
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Population study supports migraine–dementia link
Migraine with aura confers a significantly higher risk of dementia, according to preliminary findings from a population-based cohort study in...
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COVID-19 guideline update: Wear N95 masks during endoscopy
Updated recommendations state personnel should wear N95 masks and double gloves when performing endoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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AGA Clinical practice update: Maintain IBD remission during pandemic
A rapid review clinical practice update advises selected inflammatory bowel disease patients may continue remission in asymptomatic COVID-19 or...
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GI cancer death disproportional to incidence rates
An analysis of global cancer databases found that deaths from gastrointestinal cancers in 2018 were disproportionately higher than incidence rates...
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AGA clinical practice update: Pancreatic cancer screening
Screening should be considered in patients with high risk of pancreatic cancer based on family history and other medical and genetic factors.
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RA raises cardiac risk even without CAD
“RA may have a potential impact for precipitating cardiovascular events beyond CAD and, even more importantly ... RA seems to exacerbate the...
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FLU/SAL inhalers for COPD carry greater pneumonia risk
Pneumonia risks from different types of inhaled corticosteroids have not been well understood.