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Smaller infarct size with ticagrelor vs. clopidogrel in STEMI patients: Insights from cardiac magnetic resonance

Ticagrelor led to a smaller 30-day cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR)-defined infarct size than clopidogrel in ...
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2 Minute Medicine: Pharma Roundup – Breakthrough ALS gene therapy, new adult pneumonia vaccine, needle-free obesity treatment, and Pfizer’s business overhaul […

Amryta’s Sodesta gene therapy gains accelerated approval for ALS The Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated ...
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Exposure to components of fine particulate matter is associated with risk of autism spectrum disorder

In this cohort of singleton births in Ontario, prenatal exposure to specific components of Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), ...
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Longer bouts of exercise may be associated with decreased mortality and cardiovascular disease

In this prospective cohort study, cumulative all-cause mortality and risk for cardiovascular disease were lower among adults ...
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Code stroke of large vessel occlusion at triage improves candidate selection and workflow efficiency of endovascular thrombectomy

Incorporating acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion (LVO) screening using the Los Angeles Motor Scale (LAMS) is ...
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Subcutaneous Dexmedetomidine for Refractory Symptoms in a Hospice Inpatient Unit

Dexmedetomidine by subcutaneous infusion can safely improve refractory pain and agitated delirium in hospice patients while ...
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Effect of Intensive Blood Pressure Lowering Treatment on Retinal Microvasculature: Secondary Analysis From ESPRIT

Intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) management reduces hypertension-mediated retinal microvascular damage in populations ...
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Paclitaxel-coated devices do not reduce rates of major amputations in chronic limb-threatening ischemia

All-cause mortality and reduction in major amputations were similar between groups. 2. The rate of target vessel ...
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Mediterranean diet may be effective for managing IBS

In this randomized clinical trial, a higher percentage of adults following a Mediterranean diet achieved clinical response to ...
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Gut inflammation is associated with structural spinal damage in axial spondyloarthritis – results from the observational SPARTAKUS cohort

Increased gut inflammation, as measured by fecal calprotectin, is significantly associated with greater structural spinal ...
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Center of Disease Control layoffs raise alarm over surveillance and preparedness

The CDC has laid off roughly 1,300 employees as part of a sweeping restructuring, later reinstating about half amid backlash.
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Risk of infection and wound dehiscence after use of prophylactic antibiotics in episiotomy or second degree tear (REPAIR study): single centre, double blind, placebo-controlled ...

Prophylactic antibiotics reduced the risk of clinically relevant wound complications but not overall wound complications in women with episiotomies and second-degree tears. Evidence Rating Level: 1 ...