Tuesday, May 31, 2016

CardioBrief: Women With Migraine Face Increased CV Risk

(MedPage Today) -- But clinical implications are unclear since there's no known mechanism
via CardioBrief: Women With Migraine Face Increased CV Risk
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Few PCI Patients Who Shouldn't Get Antiplatelets Still Do (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- But persistence shows EHR warnings are not always enough in cath lab
via Few PCI Patients Who Shouldn't Get Antiplatelets Still Do (CME/CE)
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Bariatric Surgery Improves Metabolic Syndrome for PCOS

(MedPage Today) -- Small cohort with obesity and PCOS saw improvement
via Bariatric Surgery Improves Metabolic Syndrome for PCOS
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New-Onset Afib Linked to Cancer Risk (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- The two conditions may share underlying mechanisms, scientists suggest
via New-Onset Afib Linked to Cancer Risk (CME/CE)
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Dapagliflozin Plus Liraglutide and Insulin Effective in T1D (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- But came with high risk of ketoacidosis, finds small study
via Dapagliflozin Plus Liraglutide and Insulin Effective in T1D (CME/CE)
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Saturday, May 28, 2016

PodMed: A Medical News Roundup From Johns Hopkins (with audio)

(MedPage Today) -- This week's topics include metabolic surgery, talking with patients about advanced cancer, sodium in those with kidney disease, and blood pressure in the elderly
via PodMed: A Medical News Roundup From Johns Hopkins (with audio)
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Friday, May 27, 2016

Retinopathy Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Meta-analysis finds connection between eye disease and low levels of the vitamin
via Retinopathy Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency (CME/CE)
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Consider RF Needle for Trans-septal Procedures

(MedPage Today) -- Faster crossings with no risk to clinical outcomes
via Consider RF Needle for Trans-septal Procedures
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Pre-Ablation Cardiac MRI Finds Thrombi, Too (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Combining anatomical mapping and thrombus detection feasible
via Pre-Ablation Cardiac MRI Finds Thrombi, Too (CME/CE)
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Cath Lab Recap: CPR Devices Reclassified; Milestone for Amplatzer

(MedPage Today) -- Interventional cardiology news to note
via Cath Lab Recap: CPR Devices Reclassified; Milestone for Amplatzer
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The American Heart Association's Stance Against Science

(MedPage Today) -- Group insists dietary sodium question is settled when it plainly isn't
via The American Heart Association's Stance Against Science
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Guidelines Galore, Exercise in HF, PFO Closure at FDA

(MedPage Today) -- Cardiovascular Daily wraps up the top cardiology news of the week
via Guidelines Galore, Exercise in HF, PFO Closure at FDA
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CardioBrief: Novel Xa Drug May Cut VTE in Medically Ill

(MedPage Today) -- Generally positive results, despite missed key primary, with betrixaban
via CardioBrief: Novel Xa Drug May Cut VTE in Medically Ill
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Thursday, May 26, 2016

Travelers Need to Correct Insulin Timing (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Diabetics who travel overseas may have too little or too much insulin on board
via Travelers Need to Correct Insulin Timing (CME/CE)
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Prosthetic Valve-Patient Mismatch Riskier With Surgery?

(MedPage Today) -- Mismatch linked to mortality, except with TAVR, meta-analysis shows
via Prosthetic Valve-Patient Mismatch Riskier With Surgery?
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Survey: Ask for Palliative Consult for VAD/TAVR (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Protocols and knowledge around end-of-life issues often lacking
via Survey: Ask for Palliative Consult for VAD/TAVR (CME/CE)
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New Safety Signals Seen With Entyvio (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- A potential increase in cardiac events emerged in real-world use in IBD
via New Safety Signals Seen With Entyvio (CME/CE)
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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Sanofi T2D Combo Injection Wins FDA Panel Support

(MedPage Today) -- Close to unanimous approval of the insulin glargine/lixisenatide combination
via Sanofi T2D Combo Injection Wins FDA Panel Support
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Bleeding Risk Assess in Angiodysplasias

(MedPage Today) -- Blood vessel malformations plus vascular disease increase transfusion likelihood
via Bleeding Risk Assess in Angiodysplasias
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Pediatric Stroke Disability Predicted by Size, Glucose Levels (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Neurologic outcome not associated with blood pressure or fever, study says
via Pediatric Stroke Disability Predicted by Size, Glucose Levels (CME/CE)
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Diagnostic Costs Similar for CT Angio, Stress Testing (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- PROMISE trial analysis shows little difference over 3 years
via Diagnostic Costs Similar for CT Angio, Stress Testing (CME/CE)
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High Sodium Linked to Heart Disease in CKD (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Salt intake should be carefully monitored in CKD patients, experts suggest
via High Sodium Linked to Heart Disease in CKD (CME/CE)
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Morning Break: DMD Drug Decision Delayed; Not Treating Prostate Ca; Healing Webs

(MedPage Today) -- Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the MedPage Today staff
via Morning Break: DMD Drug Decision Delayed; Not Treating Prostate Ca; Healing Webs
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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

FDA Panel Favors Amplatzer

(MedPage Today) -- PFO occlusion device scores green light from advisors
via FDA Panel Favors Amplatzer
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Novo Nordisk T2D Combo Wins FDA Panel Support

(MedPage Today) -- Concerns about insulin degludec-liraglutide combo didn't trump overall efficacy
via Novo Nordisk T2D Combo Wins FDA Panel Support
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CardioBrief: Flu Vaccine May Benefit Heart Failure Patients

(MedPage Today) -- Studies suggest fewer admissions, less dementia after flu shot
via CardioBrief: Flu Vaccine May Benefit Heart Failure Patients
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Look for New Triggers in Late Afib Recurrence

(MedPage Today) -- First 12-year data points to sites outside the pulmonary vein
via Look for New Triggers in Late Afib Recurrence
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Obesity Guidelines Headline AACE 2016

(MedPage Today) -- First such guidelines in 25 year history
via Obesity Guidelines Headline AACE 2016
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Monday, May 23, 2016

House Republicans Offer Obamacare Alternative

(MedPage Today) -- "World's Greatest Healthcare Plan Act of 2016" not another repeal attempt
via House Republicans Offer Obamacare Alternative
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No Love for Amplatzer From FDA Reviewers

(MedPage Today) -- Criticism showered on evidence for the PFO occluder
via No Love for Amplatzer From FDA Reviewers
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New T2D Drugs Face Skeptical FDA Advisors

(MedPage Today) -- Agency already uncertain about benefits of IDegLira, iGlarLixi combos
via New T2D Drugs Face Skeptical FDA Advisors
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CardioBreak: FDA on PFO Closure, CMS on Leadless Pacing, Flu Vax in HF

(MedPage Today) -- Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine
via CardioBreak: FDA on PFO Closure, CMS on Leadless Pacing, Flu Vax in HF
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CardioBrief: Salt Restriction only Beneficial in HTN?

(MedPage Today) -- Study suggests broad restrictions are unneeded, but debate continues
via CardioBrief: Salt Restriction only Beneficial in HTN?
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Saturday, May 21, 2016

Friday, May 20, 2016

Entresto Gets Boost in Updated HF Guidelines

(MedPage Today) -- Valsartan/sacubitril earns Class I recommendation
via Entresto Gets Boost in Updated HF Guidelines
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EuroPCR: Staged Stenting Undermines SYNTAX II Strategy

(MedPage Today) -- Practice of unnecessary "re-touching" in the cath lab needs to go
via EuroPCR: Staged Stenting Undermines SYNTAX II Strategy
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EndoBreak: Transgender Dad Pregnancy; Diabetes Rates Rising

(MedPage Today) -- News and commentary from around the endocrinology world
via EndoBreak: Transgender Dad Pregnancy; Diabetes Rates Rising
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EuroPCR: Strategy Often Switched After FFR, iFR

(MedPage Today) -- Angiography and stress testing don't tell the whole story in real life
via EuroPCR: Strategy Often Switched After FFR, iFR
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Potatoes; Silent MIs; SPRINT Cost-Effectiveness

(MedPage Today) -- Cardiovascular Daily wraps up the top cardiology news of the week
via Potatoes; Silent MIs; SPRINT Cost-Effectiveness
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Potatoes; Silent MIs; SPRINT Cost-Effectiveness

(MedPage Today) -- Cardiovascular Daily wraps up the top cardiology news of the week
via Potatoes; Silent MIs; SPRINT Cost-Effectiveness
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Thursday, May 19, 2016

Retired General Helping Docs Grow as Leaders

(MedPage Today) -- Mark Hertling helps physicians apply military principles to medical practice
via Retired General Helping Docs Grow as Leaders
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EuroPCR: Absorbable Vascular Closure Device Safe

(MedPage Today) -- PerQseal data suggests 'progress' on large-bore PCI access closure
via EuroPCR: Absorbable Vascular Closure Device Safe
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EuroPCR: TAVR Embolic Deflector May Cut Stroke Risk

(MedPage Today) -- Fewer, smaller CNS infarctions by some measures in pooled analysis
via EuroPCR: TAVR Embolic Deflector May Cut Stroke Risk
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SPRINT: Lower BP Goals Better for Elderly (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- 75+ group saw fewer CV events and better survival
via SPRINT: Lower BP Goals Better for Elderly (CME/CE)
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CardioBrief: Huge Clinical Trial Program Announced for HF Drug

(MedPage Today) -- Company plans 40 Entresto trials in the next 5 years
via CardioBrief: Huge Clinical Trial Program Announced for HF Drug
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Natural Medicines App a Helpful Assist

(MedPage Today) -- Contains info on more than 1,100 supplement ingredients
via Natural Medicines App a Helpful Assist
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EuroPCR: Percutaneous Mitral Valves Face Stubborn Obstruction Risk

(MedPage Today) -- Mirroring early TAVR, the learning curve is still steep
via EuroPCR: Percutaneous Mitral Valves Face Stubborn Obstruction Risk
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CardioBrief: ASGR1 Gene Tied to Heart Health

(MedPage Today) -- May have stronger impact than PCSK9 variants on disease risk
via CardioBrief: ASGR1 Gene Tied to Heart Health
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EuroPCR: Watchman Safe in Real World Conditions

(MedPage Today) -- Inexperienced centers not less safe overall, international registry says
via EuroPCR: Watchman Safe in Real World Conditions
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FDA: Canagliflozin Linked to Amputations in Post-Marketing Trial

(MedPage Today) -- Monitoring committee suggests that CANVAS trial continue
via FDA: Canagliflozin Linked to Amputations in Post-Marketing Trial
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Statins Don't Halt CVD Onset in Diabetic Older Women

(MedPage Today) -- Other preventive strategies need to be found for this group
via Statins Don't Halt CVD Onset in Diabetic Older Women
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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

CardioBrief: You Say Potato, I Say Worthless Epidemiology

(MedPage Today) -- Observational study links potatoes to high blood pressure
via CardioBrief: You Say Potato, I Say Worthless Epidemiology
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EuroPCR: Degenerated TAVR Not Uncommon by 10 Years

(MedPage Today) -- "Significant signal ... sooner than what we see in surgical valves
via EuroPCR: Degenerated TAVR Not Uncommon by 10 Years
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EuroPCR: Drug-Coated Stent Better for ACS When Bleed Risk High (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- "BMS can no longer be recommended in these patients
via EuroPCR: Drug-Coated Stent Better for ACS When Bleed Risk High (CME/CE)
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HTN Implicated in Nocturia

(MedPage Today) -- "Independent and relatively potent" association, but causality unclear
via HTN Implicated in Nocturia
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SPRINT Strategy Would Be Cost Effective

(MedPage Today) -- Model suggests cost-savings for men, cost-effectiveness for women
via SPRINT Strategy Would Be Cost Effective
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Sitagliptin No Help for Fatty Liver

(MedPage Today) -- But study supports use of MRI as non-invasive liver fat measure
via Sitagliptin No Help for Fatty Liver
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Prasugrel Leads P2Y12 Inhibitors for STEMI

(MedPage Today) -- Still needed: consensus on bridging to oral agents
via Prasugrel Leads P2Y12 Inhibitors for STEMI
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Morning Break: Phony Breakthroughs; Working When Sick; Silent MIs

(MedPage Today) -- Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the MedPage Today staff
via Morning Break: Phony Breakthroughs; Working When Sick; Silent MIs
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Len's Lens: Privacy and Personal Health Information

(MedPage Today) -- What patient consent really looks like
via Len's Lens: Privacy and Personal Health Information
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Monday, May 16, 2016

SPRINT Confuses Ambulatory BP Expectations (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Readings in intensive treatment group higher than office measurements
via SPRINT Confuses Ambulatory BP Expectations (CME/CE)
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EuroPCR: TAVR, LAA Occlusion, Mitral Valve Implant Studies on Tap

(MedPage Today) -- Buzzworthy PCI trial results to come
via EuroPCR: TAVR, LAA Occlusion, Mitral Valve Implant Studies on Tap
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Study: Aortic Valve Gradient Key to TAVR Outcomes (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- LVEF, on the other hand, not so much
via Study: Aortic Valve Gradient Key to TAVR Outcomes (CME/CE)
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VF Ablation Feasible, Promising

(MedPage Today) -- Andrew Krahn, MD, discusses proof-of-concept study results
via VF Ablation Feasible, Promising
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CardioBreak: Too Many CVD Predictors; Alcohol Tradeoff

(MedPage Today) -- Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine
via CardioBreak: Too Many CVD Predictors; Alcohol Tradeoff
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Make the Diagnosis: Sudden Seizure?

(MedPage Today) -- Case Findings: A 20-year-old man presents to the ED after he suddenly collapsed while making popcorn. His girlfriend immediately called EMS, and when they arrived he was in TDP followed by ventricular fibrillation. His family and girlfriend denied any medical history, medications, or substance abuse, and a tox screen was negative. His family history is only significant for an older sibling who died suddenly of unknown causes suddenly at age 21. At the hospital, after cardioversion by EMS, his ECG looked like the image below, and the patient likely has congenital long QT syndrome. What would be a likely misdiagnosis for this patient?
via Make the Diagnosis: Sudden Seizure?
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Morning Break: Gluten-Free Harm? Synthetic Genome; Zapping the Brain

(MedPage Today) -- Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the MedPage Today staff
via Morning Break: Gluten-Free Harm? Synthetic Genome; Zapping the Brain
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Stroke Admissions Climb in Under-65s (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Up by nearly half in U.S.
via Stroke Admissions Climb in Under-65s (CME/CE)
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Thursday, May 12, 2016

Cath Lab Recap: PAD Balloon Angioplasty; 'Hybrid' PCI

(MedPage Today) -- Interventional cardiology news to note
via Cath Lab Recap: PAD Balloon Angioplasty; 'Hybrid' PCI
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Finding Value-Based Payment Measures That Work

(MedPage Today) -- Some measures have unintended consequences
via Finding Value-Based Payment Measures That Work
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Federal Judge Rules Against ACA Subsidies

(MedPage Today) -- But gives Obama administration time to appeal
via Federal Judge Rules Against ACA Subsidies
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Babies of Diabetic Moms Have More Body Fat (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- No association at birth, but emerges by 10 weeks
via Babies of Diabetic Moms Have More Body Fat (CME/CE)
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Delivery at 38-39 Weeks May Be Best for Moms With Chronic HTN

(MedPage Today) -- More adverse outcomes seen outside this range
via Delivery at 38-39 Weeks May Be Best for Moms With Chronic HTN
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Stent Retriever Extracts Man's Coronary Clot

(MedPage Today) -- Manual thrombectomy feasible for 'bailout,' case report says
via Stent Retriever Extracts Man's Coronary Clot
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Allopurinol Tx Tied to Lower Afib Risk (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Cohort study suggests cardioprotection from gout drug
via Allopurinol Tx Tied to Lower Afib Risk (CME/CE)
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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Bariatric Surgery Rarely Performed in Britain (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Better access could cut long-term burden on patients
via Bariatric Surgery Rarely Performed in Britain (CME/CE)
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Endocrine Society's Insulin Dosing App Shines

(MedPage Today) -- Includes easy-to-follow algorithms
via Endocrine Society's Insulin Dosing App Shines
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Ticagrelor Not Better After TIA or Mild Stroke

(MedPage Today) -- Aspirin just as good for secondary prevention, trial shows
via Ticagrelor Not Better After TIA or Mild Stroke
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CAD Tx Does Little to Stem Frailty (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- But healthy lifestyle linked to much lower risk
via CAD Tx Does Little to Stem Frailty (CME/CE)
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What is Motivational Interviewing?

(MedPage Today) -- One physician explains an approach to help make behavioral change a reality
via What is Motivational Interviewing?
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Warfarin 'Dangerous' After Bioprosthetic Valves?

(MedPage Today) -- Bleeding risk, no benefit found in SAVR meta-analysis
via Warfarin 'Dangerous' After Bioprosthetic Valves?
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Opinion Makers: Improving Pre-Hospital Stroke Care

(MedPage Today) -- Joseph Broderick, MD, on logistics as the dominant factor
via Opinion Makers: Improving Pre-Hospital Stroke Care
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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Low-Dose tPA Not as Effective, Even for Asians

(MedPage Today) -- Fewer brain bleeds in trial but misses non-inferiority on outcomes
via Low-Dose tPA Not as Effective, Even for Asians
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Is 'As Needed' NOAC Safe for Select Afib Patients? (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Success reported for low-risk patients with frequent self-monitoring
via Is 'As Needed' NOAC Safe for Select Afib Patients? (CME/CE)
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Diabetes, Multivessel CAD, and NSTEMI: Not Enough CABG? (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Local practice patterns suggested for PCI dominance
via Diabetes, Multivessel CAD, and NSTEMI: Not Enough CABG? (CME/CE)
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BMI 27: The New Normal?

(MedPage Today) -- Danish study puts lowest mortality risk at BMI level in 'unhealthy' range
via BMI 27: The New Normal?
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Women Aren't Taking First Place in Top Medical Journals

(MedPage Today) -- Unconscious bias may be an issue
via Women Aren't Taking First Place in Top Medical Journals
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CardioBrief: A Call for Randomized Nutrition Trials

(MedPage Today) -- Noted skeptic says negative trials needed to clear away misconceptions
via CardioBrief: A Call for Randomized Nutrition Trials
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Can Infections Trigger Autoimmunity? (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Case reports suggest a post-infectious association with antiphospholipid syndrome
via Can Infections Trigger Autoimmunity? (CME/CE)
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Morning Break: Wrinkle Remedy; Medicare $$ for Drugs; Penis Envy?

(MedPage Today) -- Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the MedPage Today staff
via Morning Break: Wrinkle Remedy; Medicare $$ for Drugs; Penis Envy?
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Leadless Pacing Safer Than Standard Devices? (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Troubled by perforation risk, but safer overall, analysis says
via Leadless Pacing Safer Than Standard Devices? (CME/CE)
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Monday, May 9, 2016

HRS Roundup: RESPOND-CRT, VANISH, OASIS

(MedPage Today) -- Auto-optimizing and multipoint CRT; ablation vs. meds and with rotors
via HRS Roundup: RESPOND-CRT, VANISH, OASIS
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'Bag of Pills': Is It Necessary?

(MedPage Today) -- Fewer medications is an achievable goal
via 'Bag of Pills': Is It Necessary?
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SCAI: Sedation Linked to Better TAVR Outcomes (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Early death, stroke rate lower than with general anesthesia in registry
via SCAI: Sedation Linked to Better TAVR Outcomes (CME/CE)
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Enoxaparin Cost-Effective for Post-Cystectomy VTE Prevention (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Prophylaxis lowered overall costs, study finds
via Enoxaparin Cost-Effective for Post-Cystectomy VTE Prevention (CME/CE)
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CardioBrief: Support Growing for Generics, Therapeutic Substitution

(MedPage Today) -- But skeptics and industry influence remain, studies show
via CardioBrief: Support Growing for Generics, Therapeutic Substitution
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Primary CV Prevention in RA?

(MedPage Today) -- Hot Topics: statins and aspirin in RA
via Primary CV Prevention in RA?
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CardioBreak: MOC Changes; Organs By Drone; Nonfasting Lipids

(MedPage Today) -- Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine
via CardioBreak: MOC Changes; Organs By Drone; Nonfasting Lipids
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Friday, May 6, 2016

Pioneering Lipoprotein Researcher Richard Havel Dead

(MedPage Today) -- "Brilliant, astute, wise gentleman"
via Pioneering Lipoprotein Researcher Richard Havel Dead
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SCAI: No Early Sex Differences For TAVR

(MedPage Today) -- Bravo 3 substudy suggests benefit for women on bivalirudin, though
via SCAI: No Early Sex Differences For TAVR
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SCAI: Women Less Likely to Die After TAVR

(MedPage Today) -- Distinct baseline and procedural characteristics possibly at play
via SCAI: Women Less Likely to Die After TAVR
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LAA Ligation as an Antihypertensive?

(MedPage Today) -- One study says yes, another says no
via LAA Ligation as an Antihypertensive?
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Warfarin Cuts Afib Stroke Risk Down to Normal (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Residual stroke risk similar to that of non-afib population
via Warfarin Cuts Afib Stroke Risk Down to Normal (CME/CE)
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CardioBrief: Social Media and the Streetlight Effect

(MedPage Today) -- Study takes wrong approach to social media in medical publishing
via CardioBrief: Social Media and the Streetlight Effect
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EndoBreak: Diabetes Doll; More Soda Tax; Sacred Ag Cows

(MedPage Today) -- News and commentary from around the endocrinology world
via EndoBreak: Diabetes Doll; More Soda Tax; Sacred Ag Cows
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E-Cigs Finally Regulated; Afib With Bone Drugs; MI With Flu

(MedPage Today) -- Cardiovascular Daily wraps up the top cardiology news of the week
via E-Cigs Finally Regulated; Afib With Bone Drugs; MI With Flu
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Thursday, May 5, 2016

Praise, Caution and Concern Greet New FDA Tobacco Rules

(MedPage Today) -- Video provides views from tobacco, public health, and regulation experts
via Praise, Caution and Concern Greet New FDA Tobacco Rules
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Study: ICD Doesn't Require Overnight Stay (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Complication rate low for selected primary prevention patients
via Study: ICD Doesn't Require Overnight Stay (CME/CE)
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SCAI: Cell Tx May Be of Benefit for Refractory Angina

(MedPage Today) -- Standard of care toppled even as CD34+ investigation skids to a halt
via SCAI: Cell Tx May Be of Benefit for Refractory Angina
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SCAI: Hint of Benefit From Fat-Derived Regenerative Cells

(MedPage Today) -- Halted ATHENA trials suggest improvements for refractory ischemia
via SCAI: Hint of Benefit From Fat-Derived Regenerative Cells
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Perioperative Statin No Help in Cardiac Surgery (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- But kidney injury suggested in STICS trial
via Perioperative Statin No Help in Cardiac Surgery (CME/CE)
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Popular Android BP Apps Useless, Harmful

(MedPage Today) -- Curation of health apps needs improvement, says Satish Misra, MD
via Popular Android BP Apps Useless, Harmful
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Ablation: Best Bet for Persistent Arrhythmia in Ischemic HF?

(MedPage Today) -- More meds not as good in VANISH, but small difference questioned
via Ablation: Best Bet for Persistent Arrhythmia in Ischemic HF?
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FDA Regulates E-Cigarettes, Hookahs

(MedPage Today) -- Move could force hundreds of e-cigarette brands off the market
via FDA Regulates E-Cigarettes, Hookahs
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Morning Break: Easy Dementia Screen; Real Surgical Robot

(MedPage Today) -- Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the MedPage Today staff
via Morning Break: Easy Dementia Screen; Real Surgical Robot
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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

In-Patient Facilities Better for Stroke Rehab (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- AHA/ASA release first adult stroke rehab and recovery guidelines
via In-Patient Facilities Better for Stroke Rehab (CME/CE)
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Calculator May Cut Post Stent Bleeds

(MedPage Today) -- Small study suggests benefit
via Calculator May Cut Post Stent Bleeds
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SCAI: Robots Can Do PCI -- They Just Take Longer

(MedPage Today) -- Is this the dawn of a new age for the cath lab?
via SCAI: Robots Can Do PCI -- They Just Take Longer
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Cath Lab Recap: New Guidelines; MRA Contrast Agent OK'd

(MedPage Today) -- Interventional cardiology news to note
via Cath Lab Recap: New Guidelines; MRA Contrast Agent OK'd
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Early Respiratory Infections May Raise T1D Risk (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Recurrent infection during first 6 months tied to diabetes risk in childhood
via Early Respiratory Infections May Raise T1D Risk (CME/CE)
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On Road to Bankruptcy Stent Maker Invested in Marty Leon's VC Fund

(MedPage Today) -- More questions about company founded by stent pioneer Julio Palmaz
via On Road to Bankruptcy Stent Maker Invested in Marty Leon's VC Fund
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CMS Panel to Explore Evaluation Process for APMs

(MedPage Today) -- New advisory committee gets down to the nitty-gritty
via CMS Panel to Explore Evaluation Process for APMs
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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Drug-Coated Balloon Effective For Long Femoropopliteal Lesions (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Outcomes favorable at 12 months, but head-to-head data lacking
via Drug-Coated Balloon Effective For Long Femoropopliteal Lesions (CME/CE)
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Low Stroke Rate After LAA Closure With No Anticoagulant

(MedPage Today) -- Observations much better than expected for patients with contraindication
via Low Stroke Rate After LAA Closure With No Anticoagulant
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NeuroBreak: CRISPR for DMD; Brintellix Name Change

(MedPage Today) -- News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience
via NeuroBreak: CRISPR for DMD; Brintellix Name Change
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Stroke Care Transition Program Cut Readmission (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Calling patients is no substitute for clinic visits, researchers say
via Stroke Care Transition Program Cut Readmission (CME/CE)
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Top Reads in Slow Medicine

(MedPage Today) -- A roundup of articles with Slow Medicine themes
via Top Reads in Slow Medicine
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Monday, May 2, 2016

Minority Health Issues Need Bigger Play, House Dems Say

(MedPage Today) -- More diversity in clinical trials and health workforce needed
via Minority Health Issues Need Bigger Play, House Dems Say
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Dual Chamber Pacing Tied to Better Outcomes, QOL (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Further BLOCK HF analysis adds to advantages over RV-only pacing
via Dual Chamber Pacing Tied to Better Outcomes, QOL (CME/CE)
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Risk for Reoperation 'High' Years After ICD (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Younger patients, females, and black recipients at highest risk
via Risk for Reoperation 'High' Years After ICD (CME/CE)
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APA Urges Cautious Use of Antipsychotics in Dementia

(MedPage Today) -- New guideline advocates judicious use and tapering if patient is stabilized
via APA Urges Cautious Use of Antipsychotics in Dementia
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SCAI: Gender and Robots In the Spotlight

(MedPage Today) -- Studies look at robotic-assisted PCI and gender difference in TAVR, PCI outcomes
via SCAI: Gender and Robots In the Spotlight
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CardioBrief: Rosuvastatin Goes Generic, Major Role Expected

(MedPage Today) -- Finally there's a challenger to the long reign of atorvastatin, experts say
via CardioBrief: Rosuvastatin Goes Generic, Major Role Expected
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CardioBreak: Generic Crestor, New LAA Closure Device, Health Check Flop

(MedPage Today) -- Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine
via CardioBreak: Generic Crestor, New LAA Closure Device, Health Check Flop
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Sunday, May 1, 2016

Mixed Results for Exercise in CKD Patients with Diabetes

(MedPage Today) -- Short-term gains in exercise capacity, but no long-term benefits
via Mixed Results for Exercise in CKD Patients with Diabetes
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Worsening Depression Linked to Higher Dementia Risk (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Ongoing study finds 'worsening' trajectory the only one tied to dementia
via Worsening Depression Linked to Higher Dementia Risk (CME/CE)
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CKD Patients with Diabetes Have Altered Gut Bugs

(MedPage Today) -- Presence of certain microbes could boost inflammation
via CKD Patients with Diabetes Have Altered Gut Bugs
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NKF: Kidney Transplant Patients Face Diabetes Risk

(MedPage Today) -- Meta-analysis findings may impact clinical management and follow-up
via NKF: Kidney Transplant Patients Face Diabetes Risk
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