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An Alternating QRS with AV Block?
There is no 12-lead ECG on this patient, which means that our assessment of QRS morphology is limited to this single right-sided MCL-1 monitoring lead.
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Clinical Briefs
In this section: connecting asthma to obesity; finding the right treatment for uncomplicated gastroesophageal reflux disease; and better blood pressure control.
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Bezlotoxumab Injection (Zinplava)
Bezlotoxumab neutralizes the effect of toxin B and reduces the rate of recurrence of C. difficile infection.
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Is Yoga Effective for Treating Asthma?
Although the data on yoga in asthma are only of moderate quality, they suggest that yoga may improve quality of life and asthma symptoms.
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What Influences ICU Admission?
High ICU utilization hospitals were more likely to use invasive procedures and incurred higher costs than low ICU utilization hospitals with no difference in mortality.
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Is Anxiety a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease?
Anxiety disorders are associated with an elevated risk of a range of different cardiovascular events including stroke, coronary heart disease, heart failure, and cardiovascular deaths, but it is unclear whether these disorders are causal in nature.
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Melatonin and Chemotherapy: A Review
Recently, melatonin and its potential benefits in cancer and chemotherapy have been discussed in varying publications. However, it is unclear how many individuals may be using it to promote sleep or for other health reasons such as an adjunctive therapy in cancer treatment.
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Soy Isoflavones on Metabolic Markers in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
This 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that soy isoflavones affected some metabolic parameters but not others in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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An ‘Ounce of Prevention’ May Keep Off Pounds
Specific self-regulation techniques are shown to be effective at preventing weight gain in young adults.
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Warning: Reactivation of Hepatitis B Virus Coinfection During Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection
SYNOPSIS: Prior to initiation of hepatitis C virus treatment with direct-acting antivirals, patients should be screened for hepatitis B virus coinfection. Those who are hepatitis B virus-infected should receive ongoing monitoring for flares and reactivation of hepatitis B.