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CABG vs. PCI for Left Main Disease at 5 Years
Five years after randomizing 1,905 patients with left main disease to coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary intervention, researchers found no significant difference in the primary composite outcome of death, stroke, or myocardial infarction.
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The Affordable Care Act: Progress in Reducing the Rate of Unintended Pregnancy
Data from the latest release of the National Survey of Family Growth supports that the contraception coverage mandate of the Affordable Care Act has resulted in a decrease in the incidence of unintended pregnancy, particularly among women with government coverage.
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PARP Inhibitors: An Adjunct to Initial Standard Treatment for Advanced Ovarian Cancer Patients
The PRIMA study is a randomized, double-blind, multi-institutional, international phase 3 trial testing the PARP inhibitor niraparib against placebo after first-line standard treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy for newly diagnosed ovarian cancer.
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Influenza and Pertussis Vaccines for Pregnant Women: Are We Doing Enough to Encourage Vaccination?
In this cross-sectional analysis, pregnant women disproportionately accounted for 24-34% of influenza-associated hospitalizations among women aged 15 to 44 years, and infants younger than 2 months of age comprised the highest proportion of pertussis deaths. The reasons why pregnant women did not elect recommended immunizations included not believing they were effective, not knowing they should receive Tdap every pregnancy, and being concerned that the vaccines would harm the fetus.
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News From the WHI: Soft Drink Consumption and Bone Health
Participants from the Women’s Health Initiative study who reported consumption of more than two soft drinks per day showed a higher incidence of hip fracture compared to those consuming no soft drinks.
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Why Was There Syncope?
The 12-lead ECG in the figure was obtained from a middle-aged woman with syncope and hypotension but no chest pain. No long lead rhythm strip is available. What might be causing her syncope?
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Omeprazole Magnesium, Amoxicillin, and Rifabutin Delayed-Release Capsules (Talicia)
Talicia is indicated for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in adults.
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Urine Cultures: A Gateway to Antibiotic Overuse
Inappropriate antibiotics use in nursing homes across North America continues driving antibacterial resistance and the risk of Clostridioides difficile infection in the elderly.
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Consensus Position Statement on the Use of Testosterone in Women
A task force of representatives from leading international societies issued guidance for appropriate prescribing of testosterone in women.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the United States — Not a Happy Picture
Since reaching historically low rates, many sexually transmitted infections have re-emerged in the United States. Of particular concern is the continued emergence of antibiotic resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae.