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Optimal Antiplatelet Therapy for Secondary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke
Patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke often take aspirin on a regular basis for prevention of cardiovascular disease. The optimal antiplatelet therapy for secondary prevention has been uncertain in this setting.
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Prognostic Value of Coronary Calcium on Standard Chest CT Scans
Coronary calcium scan on standard CT scans performed for other indications is of equivalent prognostic value to that seen on ECG-gated coronary studies and should be included in radiology test reports.
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Does Dysbiosis Cause Multiple Sclerosis?
Increasing evidence suggests that dysbiosis, a disorder in the gut microbiome, leads to autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis.
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All You Need Is Love, But a Little Chocolate May Benefit, Too
Chocolate consumption may improve liver enzymes and protect against insulin resistance.
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AMA: Gun Violence 'A Public Health Crisis'
Group plans to lobby Congress to lift gun violence research ban.
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ED Push - June 2016 Second Issue
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AHA Continues Fight Against OIG Reviews
The American Hospital Association is continuing its campaign against the ongoing hospital compliance reviews conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, which it says are not conducted fairly.
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TJC Launches New SAFER Scoring Matrix
The Joint Commission is launching a new matrix for identifying deficiencies cited during surveys, hoping the new format will help hospitals prioritize and focus corrective actions.
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TJC Allows Docs to Text Orders
In a move that was welcomed by many healthcare professionals, there's wariness in the ranks.
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Precise Coding Is Best Defense with Quality Measures
A lot is riding on quality measures that have been proven invalid, but more accurate measures are not coming any time soon.