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The Difficulty of Showing Benefit of Cerebral Protection Devices During TAVR
In this trial of cerebral protection in transcatheter aortic valve replacement, the TriGUARD device was safe vs. historical controls, but failed to meet its primary efficacy endpoint. -
Coffee Consumption and Tachyarrhythmias
An analysis demonstrated an inverse association of coffee consumption and cardiac arrhythmias, which was not altered by genetic variations in caffeine metabolism, age, or sex. -
Alcohol Consumption and Atrial Fibrillation
An analysis of the UK Biobank database revealed low levels of alcohol consumption, especially with wine and spirits, is associated with the lowest incidence of atrial fibrillation. -
National Orgs Back COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Healthcare Workers
Groups call for action as cases and hospitalizations surge again. -
Is AV Block Complete?
The dual lead rhythm strip in the figure was obtained from an elderly patient with syncope. Is there AV dissociation? Is there complete AV block? This is a challenging tracing because a different diagnosis is suggested by the first five beats in the rhythm strip, compared to the last four beats. -
Ibrexafungerp Tablets (Brexafemme)
Ibrexafungerp can be prescribed to treat adults and post-menarchal pediatric females with vulvovaginal candidiasis.
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Another Way Antibiotic Therapy Can Kill You
An analysis revealed fluoroquinolone antibiotic use was associated with later aortic diseases and mortality in patients without known aortic disease.
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Common Herbal and Dietary Supplements for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
This is a review of the current literature regarding commonly used herbal and dietary supplements among people with diabetes. -
Long COVID and the Clinical Reality of Chronic Infections
Long COVID is the latest entry into a long list of potentially chronic, pandemic-associated infections. For many long COVID patients, some symptoms may be the result of a reactivation of an Epstein-Barr infection. -
The Passing of M. Flint Beal, MD
A tribute to the late M. Flint Beal, MD.