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Thin Evidence Supporting the Obesity Paradox in STEMI
This largest-to-date analysis of six randomized studies of ST-elevation myocardial infarction revealed no association between body mass index and infarct size, one-year mortality, or heart failure hospitalization.
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Benefits of Exercise in Established Atrial Fibrillation
A large, long-term, prospective, Norwegian population study of patients with established atrial fibrillation revealed physical activity at or above recommended levels reduces all-cause and cardiovascular mortality vs. atrial fibrillation patients who are inactive.
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Warfarin vs. DOAC for Left Ventricular Thrombi
A large, multicenter, observational study of the relative efficacy of warfarin vs. direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for left ventricular thrombi has shown that DOAC use is associated with a higher risk of embolic events than warfarin. Investigators advised caution with off-label use of DOACs.
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Does Anticoagulant Therapy Affect Outcomes in Left Ventricular Mural Thrombus Patients?
Left ventricular thrombus is an uncommon finding but one associated with a high incidence of all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiac and embolic events. Total regression of left ventricular thrombus on anticoagulant therapy reduced mortality.
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In the Race to Find a COVID-19 Therapeutic, Remdesivir Moves to Front of the Pack
Preliminary clinical data are creating a buzz, but is this the right solution — or the best hope for right now?
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Mental Health Month Observance Carries Extra Weight in COVID-19 Era
The burden of caring for so many ill patients and the challenges of social distancing underscore the importance of self-care.
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National Nurses Day Becomes Month-Long Celebration
The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded all Americans of the importance of these valiant frontline workers.
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Study Finds High Prevalence of STIs in Pregnant Adolescents
A new study revealed that teenagers who give birth have a higher-than-expected risk of sexually transmitted infections and high rates of preterm births and chorioamnionitis.
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Tech-Driven Nursing Intervention Helps Prevent STIs, Improves Care
A technology-enhanced community health nursing intervention proved useful as a method for preventing gonorrhea and chlamydia infections. It also helped patients improve management of pelvic inflammatory disease.
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Young Adults Learn Some Accurate STI Information from the Internet
A new study revealed that youth who relied on family and friends for health information are not as well-informed as those who relied on medical providers. But the young adults who rely on medical information from the internet were just as well-informed as those who talked with their doctors and other providers.