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Dexmedetomidine improves sedation in sepsis
Use of dexmedetomidine improved sedation among ventilated patients with sepsis, but did not significantly cut mortality rates or increase...
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VIDEO: Subclinical leaflet thrombosis frequent after TAVR, SAVR
WASHINGTON – In observational data only, so far, the prevalence and severity of subclinical leaflet thrombosis was higher in TAVR valves.
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Racial differences in skin cancer risk after organ transplantation
Do dermatologists need to consider patients’ race when doing organ transplants?
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Antiviral medication successful for treating HCV in hepatocellular carcinoma
DAAs can successfully treat even patients who have received liver transplants.
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By The Numbers: Trump’s choice for FDA chief is versatile, entrenched in Pharma
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration has deep ties to the pharmaceutical industry as a consultant, investor, and...
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Senate confirms Verma as CMS administrator
The Senate confirmed Ms. Verma’s nomination on the evening of March 13 by a vote of 55 to 43.
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More pushback from docs after CBO scores GOP health care plan
The projected increase in uninsured patients does not sit well with physician leaders.
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No benefit found for routine inpatient rehab after knee replacement
Inpatient rehabilitation did not provide a superior recovery across a range of outcomes for people who are well enough to be discharged to a...
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VIDEO: HER2+ patients may do fine with local therapies alone
MIAMI BEACH – Unquestionably, the advent of human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2) inhibitors has dramatically improved long-term...
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GOP health plan clears first hurdle as opposition lines up
Doctors’ groups come out swinging against the House plan.
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Malpractice bill would impose $250,000 damages cap
Legislation approved by the House Judiciary Committee could mean legal relief for health providers in the form of capped damages and a tighter...