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More than one-third of U.S. patients with atrial fibrillation who need anticoagulation to prevent strokes aren't receiving it

Too Many A-Fib Patients Taking Aspirin Instead of Anticoagulant

Anticoagulants -- not aspirin -- dramatically cut the risk of stroke, researchers say
Obstructive sleep apnea may be associated with cognitive dysfunction in patients with multiple sclerosis

Sleep Apnea Could Worsen Cognitive Deficits in MS Patients

Link found between severity of sleep apnea and performance on attention, memory tests
During a presentation at the 2016 American Medical Association Annual Meeting

Tips Provided for Leveraging Social Media

Kevin Pho of KevinMD shares insights into social media use in health care
Many patients with advanced stage non-small-cell lung cancer might live longer if treated surgically

Surgery Tied to Longer Survival for Lung Cancer Patients

Too few may be getting procedure, research suggests
The creation of a reset room is one of several solutions that can help physicians and medical providers address burnout

Reset Room Can Help Address Physician Burnout

Reset room is one of three steps Hennepin County Medical Center has introduced to address burnout
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation can be performed in low-risk patients without admission to the intensive care unit

TAVI Can Be Performed Without ICU Admission

Factors predictive of adverse events include right bundle branch block, vitamin K antagonist tx
Physicians who receive even one free meal

One Free Meal From Industry Ups Brand-Name Rx Among Doctors

Study sheds light on a popular marketing tactic that may raise drug costs for seniors
Steps should be taken to combat the impending physician shortage of between 61

Strategy Needed to Address Impending Physician Shortage

AAMC promotes multipronged approach including federal support, technology, care delivery changes
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is promoting his version of single-payer health care

Potential Impact of Single-Payer Health Care Discussed

System could alleviate administrative burden, but may have trade-offs in terms of patient care

Associated Professional Sleep Societies, June 11-15

The Associated Professional Sleep Societies 30th Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies was held from June 11 to...