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February 2012 - FRMC

Race Influences Risk of Emergency Diverticulitis Surgery
02/21/2012
A study published in Archives of Surgery [2011;146(11):1272-1276] has reported that black patients were more likely to undergo emergency surgery for diverticulitis and had a higher in-hospital mortality risk compared with white counterparts.
A study published in Archives of Surgery [2011;146(11):1272-1276] has reported that black patients were more likely to undergo emergency surgery for diverticulitis and had a higher in-hospital mortality risk compared with white counterparts.
A study published in Archives of...
02/21/2012
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Routine Use of Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events
02/21/2012
The use of aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular events was not shown to be beneficial for preventing fatal myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, or death related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) or cancer, according to results of a...
The use of aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular events was not shown to be beneficial for preventing fatal myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, or death related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) or cancer, according to results of a...
The use of aspirin for primary...
02/21/2012
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Prophylaxis with Apixaban for Acutely Ill Patients
02/21/2012
A double-blind study evaluating the safety and efficacy of extended prophylaxis with apixaban for venous thromboembolism in acutely ill patients found that the extended treatment was not superior to short-term prophylaxis with enoxaparin;...
A double-blind study evaluating the safety and efficacy of extended prophylaxis with apixaban for venous thromboembolism in acutely ill patients found that the extended treatment was not superior to short-term prophylaxis with enoxaparin;...
A double-blind study evaluating...
02/21/2012
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ABVD Chemotherapy without Radiation Associated with Increased Survival in Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
02/21/2012
A randomized study has found that doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (ABVD) chemotherapy was associated with a higher rate of 12-year overall survival than subtotal nodal radiation therapy, with or without ABVD, in patients...
A randomized study has found that doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (ABVD) chemotherapy was associated with a higher rate of 12-year overall survival than subtotal nodal radiation therapy, with or without ABVD, in patients...
A randomized study has found...
02/21/2012
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SBP and Risk of Recurrent Stroke
02/21/2012
In persons with a prior stroke, national guidelines suggest maintaining a normal blood pressure (BP), defined as systolic BP (SBP) of <120 mm Hg and a diastolic BP of <80 mm Hg. According to researchers, data specifically addressing the...
In persons with a prior stroke, national guidelines suggest maintaining a normal blood pressure (BP), defined as systolic BP (SBP) of <120 mm Hg and a diastolic BP of <80 mm Hg. According to researchers, data specifically addressing the...
In persons with a prior stroke,...
02/21/2012
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Awareness of Glaucoma Lacking
02/21/2012
Of the 60 million people worldwide and 2.2 million in the United States who have glaucoma, approximately half do not know they suffer from the group of diseases, according to the Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF). To publicize glaucoma, the...
Of the 60 million people worldwide and 2.2 million in the United States who have glaucoma, approximately half do not know they suffer from the group of diseases, according to the Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF). To publicize glaucoma, the...
Of the 60 million people...
02/21/2012
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Supreme Court to Address Healthcare Reform Law
02/21/2012
The Supreme Court will soon weigh in on the healthcare reform law and its constitutionality by reviewing 2 key provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA): the individual mandate and the Medicaid expansion. A new brief...
The Supreme Court will soon weigh in on the healthcare reform law and its constitutionality by reviewing 2 key provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA): the individual mandate and the Medicaid expansion. A new brief...
The Supreme Court will soon...
02/21/2012
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Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Reduce Drug Costs
02/21/2012
With prescription drug prices rising and governments facing dire financial situations, elected officials have proposed legislation that would lower drug prices.
With prescription drug prices rising and governments facing dire financial situations, elected officials have proposed legislation that would lower drug prices.
With prescription drug prices...
02/21/2012
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Bivalirudin Compared with Abciximab plus Heparin for Non-STEMI
02/21/2012
High-risk patients who have an acute coronary syndrome are often treated with an invasive strategy of coronary angiography. Identifying the most appropriate adjunctive antithrombotic therapy prior to, during, and following percutaneous...
High-risk patients who have an acute coronary syndrome are often treated with an invasive strategy of coronary angiography. Identifying the most appropriate adjunctive antithrombotic therapy prior to, during, and following percutaneous...
High-risk patients who have an...
02/21/2012
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Rivaroxaban Treatment for Patients with a Recent Acute Coronary Syndrome
02/21/2012
Standard medical therapy following an acute coronary syndrome includes long-term antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and an adenosine diphosphate receptor inhibitor. Despite this therapy, patients remain at risk for recurrent cardiovascular...
Standard medical therapy following an acute coronary syndrome includes long-term antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and an adenosine diphosphate receptor inhibitor. Despite this therapy, patients remain at risk for recurrent cardiovascular...
Standard medical therapy...
02/21/2012
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