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Anticoagulation Plus Antiplatelet Therapy in Chronic Atherosclerosis
An analysis of the COMPASS trial for the secondary endpoint of mortality showed the combination of low-dose rivaroxaban and aspirin significantly lowered the all-cause mortality rate vs. low-dose aspirin alone.
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No Harm in a Morning Cup of Joe
Habitual coffee consumption was inversely associated with a lower risk of cardiac arrythmia.
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Statins, Cognitive Decline, and Dementia
An analysis of the ASPREE database showed that with almost five years of follow-up, statins are not associated with cognitive decline or dementia in a large group of elderly subjects in whom multiple tests of cognition were performed serially.
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COVID-19 Vaccination: The Heart of the Matter
The occurrence of myocarditis after receipt of COVID-19 vaccines is most frequent in young men and generally benign, with rapid resolution only through supportive care. Careful analysis indicates the benefit of vaccination outweighs the risk in all groups for whom the vaccine is recommended.
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How to Help Patients with Limited English Proficiency
As with many other unfunded federal mandates, interpretation services in hospitals face a variety of resource challenges, including insufficient staff training, too few interpreters, and cumbersome technological solutions. To surmount communication barriers, case managers and other healthcare professionals should pay attention to language access, such as interpreters and translations, usable health information (which is eliminating medical jargon), and cultural humility. -
Limited English Proficiency Can Impede the Transition Process
As the United States becomes more diverse, healthcare facilities treat more patients with limited English proficiency. This highlights the need for more effective interpreter services, especially at discharge. Care coordination and transitions could improve if health systems provide more consistent and adequate interpretation help to patients with limited English proficiency, research shows. -
‘Empowered Relief’ Approach Could Help Patients with Limited Time, Resources
Researchers offer one brief, blended skills-building session for low back pain management that might be cheaper and easier to access than other multisession options.
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Jury Still Out on Convalescent Plasma
One year after the FDA issued an emergency use authorization, investigators are struggling to draw firm conclusions about the efficacy of this solution against COVID-19.
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FDA Gives Full Approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine
A significant milestone in the ongoing battle against the pandemic.
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Treatment of Seizures After Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage
The reported incidence of post-stroke seizures varies and appears to have a higher incidence following hemorrhagic stroke. Post-stroke seizures have been associated with a greater length of hospitalization, increased mortality, and complications. This study compared four seizure prophylaxis strategies to determine the greatest net benefit for patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. There was a better outcome with short-term antiepileptic medication use compared to long-term use.