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What’s in the way of you and new tech?
BOSTON – Get a breakdown of what is stopping you from entering the future of gastroenterology.
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Dalbavancin proves highly effective in osteomyelitis
VIENNA – Preliminary results of a phase II trial show that the long-acting lipoglycopeptide antibiotic dalbavancin cleared infection in 100% of...
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Omalizumab effects rapid, often complete, clearance of refractory bullous pemphigoid
ORLANDO – An anti-IgE antibody approved for asthma and chronic idiopathic urticaria may be a useful treatment for some patients with refractory...
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Lasers for Latino skin – A balance of gentleness and strength
ORLANDO - How best to use lasers on Latino skin? Very gently, according to Dr. Eduardo Weiss.
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Cerebrospinal fluid marker predicts brain atrophy
Key clinical point: Cerebrospinal fluid markers of neuronal loss may be useful in predicting progression in Alzheimer’s disease.
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Delaying MMR, MMRV vaccines doubled febrile seizure risk
Major finding: When the MMRV vaccine was given at 16-23 months, the attributable risk of febrile seizures was about 2 per 2,000 doses.Data source...
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Cangrelor during PCI reduces heart attack risk
Major finding: Compared to clopidogrel, cangrelor reduced the risk of death, myocardial infarction, ischemic events, and stent thrombosis by 22%...
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Smoking ups mortality threefold
Major Finding: Smokers are three times more likely to die than nonsmokers, with nearly all of the excess deaths directly attributable to smoking....
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Intestinal Liner Improves Glycemic Markers in Type 2 Diabetes
Major Finding: An endoscopically placed duodenal-jejunal liner was associated with a reduction in HbA1c of more than 1% and significant...
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Frozen Embryos More Likely to Develop Into Bigger Babies
Major Finding: Frozen embryos are up to 60% more likely to develop into large for gestational age infants than are fresh embryos.Data Source: Two...
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Hands-On Hospitalists Plus Telemedicine Improve Stroke Outcomes
Major Finding: A medical center diagnosed 75% more strokes using telemedicine, compared with the prior year before the technology was used....