Thursday, September 29, 2016

How Does Arrhythmia Differ in Chemo-Induced Cardiomyopathy? (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Not much, says research suggesting use of standard HF guidelines
via How Does Arrhythmia Differ in Chemo-Induced Cardiomyopathy? (CME/CE)
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Cath Lab Recap: 25-Yr ICD Batteries; Intracoronary Nitrite Mechanism?

(MedPage Today) -- Interventional cardiology news to note
via Cath Lab Recap: 25-Yr ICD Batteries; Intracoronary Nitrite Mechanism?
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CardioBrief: More Blasts of Concern Over ROCKET-AF

(MedPage Today) -- Company investigation of trial concerns was not disclosed to monitoring board or FDA
via CardioBrief: More Blasts of Concern Over ROCKET-AF
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Many NSAIDs Linked to HF

(MedPage Today) -- "A clear risk to some... and tighter regulation is justified"
via Many NSAIDs Linked to HF
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Deep Belly Fat May Boost CVD Risk Even More (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- CT scans identify extra-bad fat accumulations
via Deep Belly Fat May Boost CVD Risk Even More (CME/CE)
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Wednesday, September 28, 2016

IVC Filters Don't Save Lives in Trauma (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- No mortality advantage, low removal rates argue against routine use
via IVC Filters Don't Save Lives in Trauma (CME/CE)
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'Bionic Pancreas' OK'd

(MedPage Today) -- First-ever approval for a closed loop insulin delivery system
via 'Bionic Pancreas' OK'd
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Second-Generation DES a Step Up for CKD Patients? (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Korean study suggests some shift in risks for kidney disease patients
via Second-Generation DES a Step Up for CKD Patients? (CME/CE)
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CGM: The Care Standard for Monitoring T1D (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Endocrine Society releases guidelines on CGM and CSII
via CGM: The Care Standard for Monitoring T1D (CME/CE)
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Twitter: A Tool To Mine Heart Data?

(MedPage Today) -- It's not just celebrity deaths sparking CV talk in social media
via Twitter: A Tool To Mine Heart Data?
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Stains, Nonstatins Seem Similar for LDL Reduction (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Interventions that upregulate LDL receptor expression mostly on par
via Stains, Nonstatins Seem Similar for LDL Reduction (CME/CE)
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Statins in the Water?

(MedPage Today) -- The evidence seems to support a universal statin benefit -- or does it?
via Statins in the Water?
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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Thrombectomy: The Golden 7.3 Hours (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Meta-analysis renews calls for standard EMS transport protocols
via Thrombectomy: The Golden 7.3 Hours (CME/CE)
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Afib Common, Undertreated in TIA

(MedPage Today) -- Almost 20% of Swedish TIA patients show atrial fibrillation
via Afib Common, Undertreated in TIA
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Few LVAD Recipients Recover

(MedPage Today) -- But new score IDs patients with best chance for reversal
via Few LVAD Recipients Recover
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USPSTF Reaffirms Recommendation for Preeclampsia Screening

(MedPage Today) -- Blood pressure monitoring recommended for pregnant women
via USPSTF Reaffirms Recommendation for Preeclampsia Screening
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CardioBrief: NIH Funding Second Chelation Trial

(MedPage Today) -- TACT2 will test controversial tx in heart attack patients with diabetes
via CardioBrief: NIH Funding Second Chelation Trial
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Monday, September 26, 2016

Pearls From: Alfred Bove, MD, PhD

(MedPage Today) -- Cardiologist discusses the benefits -- and hurdles -- of telemedicine
via Pearls From: Alfred Bove, MD, PhD
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Make the Diagnosis: Bewildering Bone Pain

(MedPage Today) -- Case Findings: A 23-year-old male presents with a presumed diagnosis of vanishing bone disease (Gorham's disease), a rare condition in which bone is lost in conjunction with an overgrowth of lymphatic vessels. However, the patient presents with ongoing severe pain, which is uncommon in Gorham's disease. He was treated with interferon and zoledronic acid, but discontinued these treatments because of severe side effects. What is your diagnosis?
via Make the Diagnosis: Bewildering Bone Pain
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Pulmonary Valve Replacement Can Ease Tricuspid Backflow (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Most cases improved, persistently for a quarter studied
via Pulmonary Valve Replacement Can Ease Tricuspid Backflow (CME/CE)
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CardioBreak: Early ACS; Simulated Heart Surgery; Inpatient Arrest Hotlines

(MedPage Today) -- Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine
via CardioBreak: Early ACS; Simulated Heart Surgery; Inpatient Arrest Hotlines
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Morning Break: Leprosy in California; Is Fat a Barrier to Care? Nurses Never Win

(MedPage Today) -- Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the MedPage Today staff
via Morning Break: Leprosy in California; Is Fat a Barrier to Care? Nurses Never Win
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Sweetening the Message: Did Industry Co-opt Science?

(MedPage Today) -- The sugar industry's open checkbook policy raises questions
via Sweetening the Message: Did Industry Co-opt Science?
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Saturday, September 24, 2016

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Cangrelor Proves Worth in Both Stable Angina and ACS (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- CHAMPION PHOENIX analysis finds benefit for major events
via Cangrelor Proves Worth in Both Stable Angina and ACS (CME/CE)
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Repatha Regresses Coronary Plaque

(MedPage Today) -- Topline IVUS results from GLAGOV trial announced
via Repatha Regresses Coronary Plaque
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Cigarette Smoking Has Broad Impact on Human Genome (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Meta-analysis identifies 7,000 genes linked to smoking-associated methylation
via Cigarette Smoking Has Broad Impact on Human Genome (CME/CE)
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AHA, Hypertension Society Mull a Merger

(MedPage Today) -- Heart association would absorb ASH members, activities
via AHA, Hypertension Society Mull a Merger
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Lower NOAC Doses Common in Asia Still Better Than Warfarin

(MedPage Today) -- Real-world data from Taiwan suggest advantage
via Lower NOAC Doses Common in Asia Still Better Than Warfarin
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HFSA: Treat to NT-proBNP Target Flops in Trial

(MedPage Today) -- Outcomes no better with treatment aimed at 30% reduction
via HFSA: Treat to NT-proBNP Target Flops in Trial
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Lab Schemers Seek to Take Back Their Kick Backs

(MedPage Today) -- Lawyers dun docs for repayment of ill-gotten gains
via Lab Schemers Seek to Take Back Their Kick Backs
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Monday, September 19, 2016

Is Decongestion Discordant With HF Outcomes? (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Tolvaptan disappoints in TACTICS-HF, SECRET of CHF trials
via Is Decongestion Discordant With HF Outcomes? (CME/CE)
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HFSA: Did LAP Monitoring Cut HF Rehospitalizations?

(MedPage Today) -- LAPTOP-HF investigators tried to make sense of terminated study
via HFSA: Did LAP Monitoring Cut HF Rehospitalizations?
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EASD: After Metformin Failure, SGLT2/GLP-1 Combo Works (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Superior glycemic control, weight loss versus either agent alone
via EASD: After Metformin Failure, SGLT2/GLP-1 Combo Works (CME/CE)
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Point of Contention: Can Dietary Debate Ever End?

(MedPage Today) -- Clinicians weigh in on the latest round of sugar versus fat
via Point of Contention: Can Dietary Debate Ever End?
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CardioBreak: Another Isotope Shortage; Medicare Backs TCAR; Dangerous Coffee

(MedPage Today) -- Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine
via CardioBreak: Another Isotope Shortage; Medicare Backs TCAR; Dangerous Coffee
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Morning Break: EpiPen at Emmys; One Zika Battle Won; Hospital Without Beds

(MedPage Today) -- Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the MedPage Today staff
via Morning Break: EpiPen at Emmys; One Zika Battle Won; Hospital Without Beds
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Friday, September 16, 2016

Think More Broadly About APMs, Panel Urges

(MedPage Today) -- Alternative payment models don't have to just be about bundles and episodes
via Think More Broadly About APMs, Panel Urges
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Clinton's Pneumonia; Prostate Ca Screening; VA Problems: What We Heard

-- Quotable quotes from MedPage Today's sources
via Clinton's Pneumonia; Prostate Ca Screening; VA Problems: What We Heard
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Cath Lab Recap: Lithotripsy for Calcified PAD; Hidden Root of Recurrent Afib?

(MedPage Today) -- Interventional cardiology news to note
via Cath Lab Recap: Lithotripsy for Calcified PAD; Hidden Root of Recurrent Afib?
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Quarter of Seniors Off HTN Meds; Early Birth or Menopause Risky; Drink Daily for Afib?

(MedPage Today) -- Cardiovascular Daily wraps up the top cardiology news of the week
via Quarter of Seniors Off HTN Meds; Early Birth or Menopause Risky; Drink Daily for Afib?
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Longer-Term Home Use Safe for Artificial Pancreas System

(MedPage Today) -- 3-month study might pave way to FDA clearance
via Longer-Term Home Use Safe for Artificial Pancreas System
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Thursday, September 15, 2016

Cardiac CT: Prognostic Value for Asymptomatic Diabetics? (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Long-term outcomes in line with imaging results, study suggests
via Cardiac CT: Prognostic Value for Asymptomatic Diabetics? (CME/CE)
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CardioBrief: SPRINTing to Lower BP Targets? Not So Fast

(MedPage Today) -- Hypertension experts disagree about how to apply SPRINT results in the real world.
via CardioBrief: SPRINTing to Lower BP Targets? Not So Fast
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The Lancet Versus BMJ: A Dispatch From the Statin Wars

(MedPage Today) -- The editors of the two top U.K. medical journals are in a bitter fight
via The Lancet Versus BMJ: A Dispatch From the Statin Wars
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Yosprala Gets FDA Approval for CV Prevention

(MedPage Today) -- Combo drug reduces gastric ulcers in patients taking aspirin
via Yosprala Gets FDA Approval for CV Prevention
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Cardiac Arrest: Analysis Identifies Futility Markers (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Knowing when to shift from saving the patient to saving the organs
via Cardiac Arrest: Analysis Identifies Futility Markers (CME/CE)
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EASD: Novel SGLT2 Drug Works in Triple Therapy (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Ertugliflozin improved T2D control atop metformin/sitagliptin
via EASD: Novel SGLT2 Drug Works in Triple Therapy (CME/CE)
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EASD: Continuous Monitors Cut Hypoglycemia in T1D (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- But no improvement in hypoglycemia awareness for patients without it
via EASD: Continuous Monitors Cut Hypoglycemia in T1D (CME/CE)
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Smoking Impacts Cardiac Structure, Function (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Elderly smokers had thicker heart muscles, worse LV function
via Smoking Impacts Cardiac Structure, Function (CME/CE)
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'Cockpit'-Style Endovascular Tx OK for PAD (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Promising data from small, proof-of-concept study
via 'Cockpit'-Style Endovascular Tx OK for PAD (CME/CE)
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EASD: Statins Mitigate Infections in Diabetics (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Patients treated for cholesterol lowering appear to have extra benefits
via EASD: Statins Mitigate Infections in Diabetics (CME/CE)
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Cardiac Arrest Patients Getting More Coronary Angio, PCI (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Improved survival suggested as consequence of trend in past 12 years
via Cardiac Arrest Patients Getting More Coronary Angio, PCI (CME/CE)
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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

EASD: Benefits of T2D Triple Therapy Hold Up Over Time (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Three-year follow-up of EDICT trial still supports combo therapy
via EASD: Benefits of T2D Triple Therapy Hold Up Over Time (CME/CE)
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Post-TAVR Infection Fairly Common (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- 1.1% endocarditis rate not better than seen with SAVR in large registry
via Post-TAVR Infection Fairly Common (CME/CE)
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FDA Gives Nod to Medtronic Drug-Coated Balloon

(MedPage Today) -- The IN.PACT Admiral now heads to stented arteries
via FDA Gives Nod to Medtronic Drug-Coated Balloon
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Switching GLP-1 For DPP-4 Improves Net T2D Outcomes

(MedPage Today) -- Victoza bests Januvia for combo therapy on A1c, weight, hypoglycemia composite
via Switching GLP-1 For DPP-4 Improves Net T2D Outcomes
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Make the Diagnosis: Syncope Stumper

(MedPage Today) -- Case Findings: An 81-year-old man with past medical history of diabetes, hypertension, and coronary artery disease with inferior MI and coronary artery bypass grafting 4 years ago presents for evaluation of syncope. The patient reports 6 recent episodes of syncope between 9 and 3 months ago. Of these, 3 episodes occurred in the evening between 11:00 p.m. and midnight, and involved a prodrome of lightheadedness and flushing, and a postdrome of confusion and nausea. Blood sugar was checked shortly after these episodes and was found to be low. Two episodes occurred in the morning shortly after rising from bed. Neither of these episodes involved prodrome or postdrome. The patient was shaving prior to one episode, and after syncopizing blood sugar was found to be low. After the other episode, blood sugar was in the normal range. The final episode occurred while standing in a parking lot talking to friends, and occurred without prodrome or postdrome. During this episode, the patient experienced a scalp laceration that required sutures. Nuclear perfusion scan demonstrated an ejection fraction of 67%, fixed inferolateral scar, and no evidence of ischemia with no ventricular dimensions. An echocardiogram supported these findings, and showed no valvular disease. A 30-day event monitor demonstrated rare PVCs and PACs, sinus rhythm, sinus bradycardia, and a maximum pause of 2.5 seconds. The ECG is shown in the image below. Which of the following is the appropriate next step for this patient?
via Make the Diagnosis: Syncope Stumper
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Morning Break: FDA on Chantix; Kids and Medicine; Failure to Improve

(MedPage Today) -- Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the MedPage Today staff
via Morning Break: FDA on Chantix; Kids and Medicine; Failure to Improve
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Monday, September 12, 2016

EASD: U.K. Airline Pilots Fit to Fly With Diabetes (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Study finds just 0.2% of glucose reading in unsafe range
via EASD: U.K. Airline Pilots Fit to Fly With Diabetes (CME/CE)
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EASD: Diabetes in Mom Signals Risk for Baby (CME/CE)

Diabetes (MedPage Today) -- gestational or pre-existing -- linked to variety of neo-natal complications
via EASD: Diabetes in Mom Signals Risk for Baby (CME/CE)
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How Sweet: Sugar Industry Made Fat the Villain

(MedPage Today) -- Harvard researchers received sugar industry money to write a NEJMreview
via How Sweet: Sugar Industry Made Fat the Villain
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Endovascular Tx Reasonable for LV Occlusion of M2 Segment (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Thrombectomy safe in those challenging sites, study says
via Endovascular Tx Reasonable for LV Occlusion of M2 Segment (CME/CE)
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Traditional Risk Factors Don't Explain MI Gender Gap

(MedPage Today) -- Blood pressure, BMI, and diabetes not to blame, Norwegian study found
via Traditional Risk Factors Don't Explain MI Gender Gap
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CardioBreak: A Better LVAD Risk Score, Guide Wire Recall, Vascular Patch Warning

(MedPage Today) -- Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine
via CardioBreak: A Better LVAD Risk Score, Guide Wire Recall, Vascular Patch Warning
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Friday, September 9, 2016

MedPAC Looks at Ways to Adjust Misvalued Services

(MedPage Today) -- Commission debates grouping CPT codes into families
via MedPAC Looks at Ways to Adjust Misvalued Services
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Novo Nordisk Recalls Hypoglycemia Kit

(MedPage Today) -- Customers say needles became detached
via Novo Nordisk Recalls Hypoglycemia Kit
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Epidural Better for AAA Repair; Sex After MI; Rise of the Stroke-Diagnosis Machines

(MedPage Today) -- Cardiovascular Daily wraps up the top cardiology news of the week
via Epidural Better for AAA Repair; Sex After MI; Rise of the Stroke-Diagnosis Machines
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EASD: Semaglutide CV Outcome Benefit in Spotlight

(MedPage Today) -- SUSTAIN 6 cardiovascular outcomes data anticipated
via EASD: Semaglutide CV Outcome Benefit in Spotlight
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Morning Break: Older, Frisky, and Risky; Patients and Guns; Promising 'Miracles'

(MedPage Today) -- Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the MedPage Today staff
via Morning Break: Older, Frisky, and Risky; Patients and Guns; Promising 'Miracles'
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CardioBrief: Statin Trialists Try to Bury Debate With Evidence

(MedPage Today) -- But some disagree with review's claims of overwhelming evidence
via CardioBrief: Statin Trialists Try to Bury Debate With Evidence
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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Shingles Plus Autoimmune Disease Hikes Stroke Risk (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Danger is greatest in the first 90 days after attack onset
via Shingles Plus Autoimmune Disease Hikes Stroke Risk (CME/CE)
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Low Calcium May Boost Bleeding Risk in ICH (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Low serum calcium tied to bigger hematomas, more ICH expansion
via Low Calcium May Boost Bleeding Risk in ICH (CME/CE)
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ERS: COPD Plus T2D Not Tied to Worse Outcomes (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- No difference in hospital stay for diabetic versus non-diabetic patients
via ERS: COPD Plus T2D Not Tied to Worse Outcomes (CME/CE)
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Morning Break: Zika Bill Blocked; No on FluMist; Yes on Trump Health Records

(MedPage Today) -- Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the MedPage Today staff
via Morning Break: Zika Bill Blocked; No on FluMist; Yes on Trump Health Records
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CardioBrief: More Controversy and Confusion Over SPRINT

(MedPage Today) -- "Landmark" trial off by 5, 10, even 16 mm Hg from real-world?
via CardioBrief: More Controversy and Confusion Over SPRINT
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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Laser vs Drugs for Diabetic Retinopathy: Mostly a Toss-Up (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- But Lucentis favored for some outcomes in randomized trial
via Laser vs Drugs for Diabetic Retinopathy: Mostly a Toss-Up (CME/CE)
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Electric Fans: Dangerous to the Elderly in Heat Waves?

(MedPage Today) -- Interesting study, but don't trash Grandma's old standby just yet
via Electric Fans: Dangerous to the Elderly in Heat Waves?
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New Antiobesity Drugs Underused (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Study: docs missing first step in preventing type 2 diabetes
via New Antiobesity Drugs Underused (CME/CE)
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Higher Odds of Suicide Attempts in Adults With Arthritis (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- But is routine screening for suicidal behavior necessary in these patients?
via Higher Odds of Suicide Attempts in Adults With Arthritis (CME/CE)
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Adulthood Dysglycemia More Common for Preemies (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Extremely low birth weight resulted in higher rates of T2D, body fat, BP
via Adulthood Dysglycemia More Common for Preemies (CME/CE)
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Friday, September 2, 2016

Q Heart: An Outstanding Blood Pressure App for Patients

(MedPage Today) -- Makes it easy to enter blood pressure readings
via Q Heart: An Outstanding Blood Pressure App for Patients
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'You Are Out of the Game': What We Heard This Week

(MedPage Today) -- Quotable quotes from MedPage Today's sources
via 'You Are Out of the Game': What We Heard This Week
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ESC: IV Stem Cells for Heart Failure: 'A Lot More to Learn' (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Cardiac function unimproved but patients did better in other respects
via ESC: IV Stem Cells for Heart Failure: 'A Lot More to Learn' (CME/CE)
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FDA Approves Clot-Picker Use With tPA

(MedPage Today) -- Previously, device could be used only when tPA failed or was contraindicated
via FDA Approves Clot-Picker Use With tPA
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ESC: MORE-CARE Fails to Prolong HF Survival (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- But benefit seen for important secondary outcomes
via ESC: MORE-CARE Fails to Prolong HF Survival (CME/CE)
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EndoBreak: Insulin Injection Guidelines; NYT's Diet Coverage

(MedPage Today) -- News and commentary from the endocrinology world
via EndoBreak: Insulin Injection Guidelines; NYT's Diet Coverage
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Intensive Program Extends Lifespan in T2D Patients

(MedPage Today) -- Intervention combined exercise, diet, and drugs, with 21 years of follow-up
via Intensive Program Extends Lifespan in T2D Patients
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CPAP Fails on Heart Protection; Pacing for HTN; NSTEMI Gains

(MedPage Today) -- Cardiovascular Daily wraps up the top cardiology news of the week
via CPAP Fails on Heart Protection; Pacing for HTN; NSTEMI Gains
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