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What Observations Can One Make?
The rhythm in the figure is challenging to interpret. More than one answer is possible. Unfortunately, no clinical information was available on the patient. What observations can one make about the cardiac rhythm?
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Galcanezumab-gnlm Injection (Emgality)
Galcanezumab is indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine and treatment of episodic cluster headache.
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Statin Use Moderately Reduces Dementia Risk After Concussions in Older Individuals
In a large population study, concussion in older adults resulted in significantly higher risk for dementia that was modestly lower among those taking a statin.
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The Return of Measles
The number of measles cases in the United States has exceeded 1,000 so far in 2019, the largest number in 25 years.
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Workplace Violence, Bullying Associated With Cardiovascular Disease Risk
In a 12-year follow-up of surveyed Scandinavian employees, reported workplace violence and bullying increased the risk of future cardiovascular disease of a magnitude similar to other recognized cardiovascular disease risk factors.
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Poor Diet May Cause More Than 80,000 Cancers Each Year in the United States
In a recent analysis, investigators noted a correlation between a diet loaded with processed red meat and various types of cancers.
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Many Teens Do Not Fill ED Prescriptions for STI Treatment
Results from a recent study of U.S. teens ages 13-19 show that when they are prescribed antibiotics for sexually transmitted infections during ED visits, some 60% fail to fill the prescriptions. The findings are a concern for providers, since adolescents represent nearly half of all diagnosed sexually transmitted infections annually.
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The Push Is On to Reduce Pregnancy-Related Deaths
Pregnancy-related death can occur during pregnancy, delivery, and even up to one year after. National health experts are outlining ways to reduce maternal deaths in light of new research indicating that about three out of every five such deaths are preventable.
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Telemedicine May Offer Access Option for Abortion
The TelAbortion study is designed to evaluate the use of telemedicine in providing medication abortion to women who have difficulty accessing abortion clinics.
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Pharmacist-Prescribed Contraception Effective in Oregon
Study findings indicate that in the first two years after the Oregon law went into effect in 2016, pharmacist-prescribed contraception prevented more than 50 unintended pregnancies and saved an estimated $1.6 million in associated taxpayer costs.