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Two-Dose Novavax Added to List of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccines
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the fourth vaccine.
HPV Vaccination Rate Needs Improvement
The prevalence of HPV infections and their sequelae remain high, although this is a problem that is preventable with available vaccines.
Anticoagulation Therapy in Octogenarians with Atrial Fibrillation
In patients age 80 years and older with atrial fibrillation who were not considered for oral anticoagulants because of serious comorbidities, one-quarter of the recommended daily dose of edoxaban was superior to placebo for preventing thromboembolic events.
Sodium Restriction in Chronic, Stable Heart Failure Patients
A study of a low-sodium diet for chronic, stable heart failure patients after one year showed no difference in hard clinical outcomes, but the degree of sodium restriction was modest.
Analysis Reveals More About Claims Denials Tied to ACA Marketplace Plans
Meanwhile, evidence mounts indicating access to proper insurance coverage leads to better cancer outcomes.
Thyroid Problems Could Raise Dementia Risk
Researchers recently observed an association between hypothyroidism and dementia.
Biden Signs Executive Order Protecting Reproductive Rights
Action aims to protect access to healthcare services, patient privacy.
Does Tranexamic Acid Treatment of Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage Cause Ischemic Stroke?
Acute spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage is one of the least treatable forms of stroke. Tranexamic acid now is being studied as a hemostatic agent in spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. However, similar to the use of other antifibrinolytic drugs, there is concern that there may be ischemic complications from this treatment, including ischemic stroke.
Endovascular Thrombectomy with or Without Alteplase? Get With The Guidelines
Since 2015, endovascular thrombectomy with intravenous alteplase has been the standard of care for patients with large vessel occlusion and ischemic stroke. However, since that time, the continuing use of alteplase has been questioned by many practitioners and investigators.
Mechanical Thrombectomy with or Without Intravenous Thrombolysis?
Current stroke treatment guidelines recommend combined use of intravenous thrombolysis with alteplase prior to endovascular thrombectomy for patients with large vessel occlusion. However, there continues to be controversy surrounding this recommendation, and these investigators undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis of completed therapeutic trials to help resolve the controversy.