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Double BBB, or Complete AV Block?
The ECG in the figure is from a woman who complained she had been experiencing chest pain for several days. What is the rhythm? Is there complete AV block?
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Zavegepant Nasal Spray (Zavzpret)
Zavegepant can be prescribed to treat migraine, with or without aura, in adults.
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Multivitamin-Mineral Supplementation vs. Cocoa Extract for Cognition
Researchers followed participants for three years and determined daily cocoa supplement use was not associated with cognitive enhancement in older adults, whereas a multivitamin supplement was associated with significant cognitive benefits.
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Insulin Resistance at the Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s Disease
Alterations in cerebrovascular insulin receptor isoform levels were associated with Alzheimer’s disease pathology and caused deficits in insulin signaling at the level of the blood-brain barrier.
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OB/GYN Clinical Alert Celebrates 40 Years
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Does Topiramate Decrease the Efficacy of Oral Contraceptives?
In this retrospective cohort study, women taking low-dose topiramate (< 200 mg per day) and oral contraception did not have more contraceptive failures compared to women taking other headache remedies (propanolol, metoprolol, amitriptyline, venlafaxine, or verapamil), with an adjusted rate difference of 0.00 (95% confidence interval, -0.3, 0.3).
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CIN2 Is More Likely to Progress if HPV 16 Is Present
This study examined rates of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 (CIN2) regression and progression among women ages 25-30 years and found that regression rates varied by human papillomavirus (HPV) genotype: 51% regression and 47% progression in HPV 16 infections compared to 83% regression and 16% progression for infections with other HPV types.
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Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea During Pregnancy
Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with several adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.
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Retrospective Cohort Analysis of Perinatal Outcomes Following Bariatric Surgery
In a retrospective study of a racially and ethnically diverse cohort in 2012-2018, patients with a live birth after bariatric surgery had a lower risk of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes or impaired fasting glucose, and having a large-for-gestational-age infant — but a higher risk of having a small-for-gestational-age infant — relative to matched controls who did not have bariatric surgery before their live birth.
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Contraceptives Can Help Patients with a Variety of Concerns and Illnesses
The noncontraceptive benefits of the levonorgestrel IUD and other hormonal contraceptives are much more than just reducing menstrual pain and bleeding. Hormonal contraceptives can help people treat acne, sickle cell disease, gastrointestinal issues, and uterine anomalies.