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Patent Foramen Ovale Intervention Rises to Occasion in Cryptogenic Stroke
After years of uncertainty, three large randomized trials have shown a benefit to patent foramen ovale closure in reducing recurrence after cryptogenic stroke in the right patients.
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Late-breaking Clinical Trials From the European Society of Cardiology Congress, August 2017
Recent findings of several important clinical trials in atrial fibrillation management were presented as part of the “Hot Line” sessions at this year’s European Society of Cardiology Congress in Barcelona, Spain. A selection particularly relevant to the general cardiology community is presented here.
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Management of Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy
Chronic hypertension complicates about 5% of pregnancies and has been associated with higher rates of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), stillbirth, and, most importantly, superimposed preeclampsia. Although the condition is far from being solved, there have been some major inroads made into its understanding through contemporary investigation.
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The LNG IUS and Stress Reactivity: A Mechanism for Mood Effects or False Signal?
Users of the levonorgestrel (LNG) intrauterine system showed an exaggerated response to stress compared to women using a combined LNG pill or those with natural cycles.
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Just Which Patients Are at Risk of Developing Uterine Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids occur commonly and are the most frequent reason for hysterectomy in the United States. Recognizing the risk factors for developing fibroids can help clinicians identify affected individuals and may lead to new approaches to treatment.
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Clinical Briefs
In this section: A better definition for celiac disease; shedding light on a vaccine; and treating asthma.
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Meropenem and Vaborbactam Injection (Vabomere)
The FDA has approved a new combination antibacterial for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections.
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Is a Dabigatran Reversal Agent Effective?
A pragmatic clinical study of idarucizumab for counteracting the effects of the oral anticoagulant dabigatran showed rapid and complete reversal of its effects in patients with major bleeding or urgent surgery, without any adverse safety concerns.
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Mother Was Right: You Are What You Eat
In a study of simplified enterotypes as prognostic markers for successful body fat loss on two different diets, participants with a greater ratio of Prevotella to Bacteroides appeared more susceptible to lose body fat on diets high in fiber and whole grains.
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Diet High in Carbohydrates, Not Fats, Drives Mortality
A prospective epidemiological cohort study of people 35-70 years of age in 18 countries showed that a higher intake of carbohydrates increased total mortality, while the intake of fats of all kinds did not. A higher intake of saturated fat reduced stroke mortality.