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Bill Clinton Hospitalized; Lower Cost Ozempic? WHO Withdrawal Planned

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(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. on Monday with a fever, according to his spokesperson.

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Atogepant 60 mg Demonstrates Superior to Placebo for Migraine by Day 1

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Atogepant 60 mg, an oral CGRP receptor antagonist, demonstrated rapid and effective migraine prevention, reducing frequency and improving function in 4 weeks.

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ART & Heart Safety; Eosinophil Counts Post MI; Antibiotics Fall Short After TAVR

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(MedPage Today) -- Use of assisted reproductive technology (ART) was not significantly associated with an increased long-term risk of cardiovascular diseases in women, according to a meta-analysis. (European Heart Journal) A randomized trial in.

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Deucravacitinib Meets ACR20 Endpoint for Psoriatic Arthritis in Phase 3 Trial

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After 16 weeks of treatment, a significantly greater proportion of deucravacitinib-treated patients achieved ACR20 response.

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Higher-Dose Anticoagulation Not a Sure Bet for Hospitalized COVID Patients

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(MedPage Today) -- Trials evaluating anticoagulation in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 did not consistently favor stepping up dosing for short-term survival, according to a systematic review and prospective meta-analysis. Among 22 studies.

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Heterogenous Presentation Of Atopic Dermatitis

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Panelists discuss how the clinical heterogeneity of Atopic Dermatitis (AD) presents diagnostic challenges, with varying criteria for pediatric and adult-onset AD, highlighting the need for age-specific approaches to accurately diagnose and treat the condition.

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Quantifying Hospital Opportunities to Increase Ischemic Stroke Thrombolysis

Journal of the American Heart Association

Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print.

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Gender Differences in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis

The American Journal of Cardiology

Publication date: Available online 24 December 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): He Jiao, Xiankun Liu, Yiming Bai, Lin Cong, Yunpeng Bai, Zhigang Guo

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Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 4 Calcium‐Permeable Channel Contributes to Valve Stiffening in Aortic Stenosis

Journal of the American Heart Association

Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print. BackgroundAortic valve stenosis (AVS) is a progressive disease characterized by fibrosis, inflammation, calcification, and stiffening of the aortic valve leaflets, leading to disrupted blood flow. If untreated, AVS can progress to heart failure and death within 2 to 5 years. Uncovering the molecular mechanisms behind AVS is key for developing effective noninvasive therapies.