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Galectin-3: A post-MI prognostic biomarker for our times
New research suggests that it could be independent of other markers
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MI risk prediction after noncardiac surgery simplified
ORLANDO – Three conventional cardiovascular risk factors tell the tale.
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Canakinumab cut gout attacks in CANTOS
AMSTERDAM – Post hoc analysis of data collected from the CANTOS trial showed that interleukin-1 blockade with canakinumab halved the rate of gout...
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Impact of varicella vaccination on herpes zoster is not what was expected
A prediction that herpes zoster incidence will rise.
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Diabetic foot ulcer healing is predictable by WIfI stage scores
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TNF inhibitor linked to one-third drop in total mortality
AMSTERDAM – Data from nearly 30,000 patients treated with a TNF inhibitor for a range of indications showed a significant mortality cut, compared...
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Inflammatory myopathy following tattoo reported in an immunocompromised patient
A patient on long-term immunosuppressive therapy experienced inflammatory myopathy in her leg muscle after getting a tattoo.
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TNF inhibitor linked to one-third drop in total mortality
This appears to be a real effect, not an artifact
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Routine AAA screening for older men: more harm than good?
The mortality rates are down, but does part does screening play in the decline?
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Novel blood test that predicts gestational age, fetal development, could improve prenatal care
Researchers have created a test that may soon pave the way for a low-cost alternative to ultrasound for prenatal care in developing areas.
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Type 2 diabetes may promote Parkinson development
The incidence is particularly high among a specific age group.