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Inflammatory Foods Could Accelerate Brain Aging
In the Framingham Offspring cohort of subjects, those with a higher index of inflammatory foods recorded smaller brain volume, less grey matter.
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The Value of Stress Testing in Patients with Known Coronary Artery Disease
A comparison of adenosine stress single-photon emission CT, PET, and MRI in stable patients with known coronary artery disease (CAD) showed PET to be more sensitive for detecting invasive fractional flow reserve-identified ischemic lesions. However, the sensitivity was disappointing. Patients with known CAD and new symptoms should be referred directly to invasive coronary angiography.
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Rivaroxaban Monotherapy for Atrial Fibrillation in Coronary Artery Disease Patients
For patients with atrial fibrillation and stable coronary artery disease, rivaroxaban monotherapy was superior to dual therapy for preventing thrombotic and bleeding events and was associated with a lower mortality rate.
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Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (NVX-CoV2373)
Novavax is authorized to be administered to patients age 18 years and older for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2.
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Report: Patients Sicker Now Than Before the COVID-19 Pandemic
Delayed care also driving longer lengths of stay, price increases for labor and supplies.
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Researchers Explore Connections Between Epilepsy and Postpartum Anxiety, Depression
Clinicians should monitor for signs of depression among patients with epilepsy who are pregnant or patients who are thinking about conceiving.
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Text Messages Boosted Pediatric Flu Vaccination Rates
Personalized, interactive, educational reminders led parents to bring children for the second shot faster and at a higher rate.
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Using Biomarkers to Predict Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes
Measuring proteins on day of injury could help improve current predictive models.
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FDA Finalizes Rule on Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Affordable devices could be available for sale later this year.
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Biden Signs Inflation Reduction Act
Administration, industry tout healthcare provisions included in the sweeping legislative package.