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CDC: Flu Vaccination Can Keep You out of the Hospital, Morgue
Given the nation’s antivaccine movement and the annual safety myths and efficacy quibbles about the seasonal influenza vaccine, public health officials are keeping it simple this year: A flu shot can keep you out of the hospital and the morgue.
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Semaglutide Tablets (Rybelsus)
Semaglutide is indicated as adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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After Ischemic Stroke Related to Atrial Fibrillation, Direct Oral Anticoagulants Are Superior to Vitamin K Antagonists
Researchers investigated the benefits and risks of early anticoagulation following acute ischemic stroke, and compared the effects of direct oral anticoagulants vs. vitamin K antagonists.
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Amyloid, Tau, Neurodegeneration Diagnostic Framework to Predict Memory Decline Before the Onset of Dementia
In a population-based longitudinal study of older individuals without dementia, the inclusion of imaging biomarkers for amyloid, tau, and neurodegeneration modestly improved the ability to predict memory decline compared to a model that only used clinical data and APOE genotype.
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Blood Pressure Targets in the Elderly
The authors of a large population study found that reducing blood pressure to < 140/90 mmHg is associated with increased mortality, and mortality was highest in those with previous cardiovascular events and age > 80 years.
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Vaping and Severe Acute Pneumonitis
Hundreds of cases of lung injury possibly related to vaping have been reported to the CDC. Evidence to date suggests the illness is a form of acute lipoid pneumonia likely related to inhalation of lipid materials.
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What Might Account for the ST-T Changes?
The ECG in the figure was obtained from a 65-year-old woman who presented with an exacerbation of heart failure. A medical history revealed she was taking multiple medications. The patient was dyspneic and complained about intermittent chest pain.
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Pitolisant Tablets (Wakix)
Pitolisant should be prescribed to treat excessive daytime sleepiness in adult patients with narcolepsy.
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When Did You Last Take an Antibiotic?
Approximately half of U.S. residents with health insurance filled an antibiotic prescription over a two-year period.
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Risk of Neuropathy With Fluoroquinolones
As a class, fluoroquinolones are some of the most commonly used antibiotics worldwide. Their use carries a significant risk of neurotoxicity, for both the peripheral and central nervous system.