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Novel Nasal Spray Successfully Treats Paroxysmal SVT

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First nasal spray therapy successful in treating paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
Anticoagulants are often prescribed to prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation

Anticoagulation May Help Prevent Dementia in A-Fib Patients

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Even patients with a low risk of stroke could benefit, researchers say
Patients hospitalized on the weekend for percutaneous coronary intervention may be twice as likely to die as those hospitalized on weekdays

Weekend Admissions for PCI Tied to Higher In-Hospital Mortality

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Though low overall, the odds of dying double if procedure is done on Saturday or Sunday
Hackers are increasingly targeting hospitals

Hospitals Need to Be Prepared for Ransomware Attacks

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Medical information a vulnerable target for those planning ransomware attacks, doctor warns
Medicaid patients have slightly longer waits at medical appointments than those with private insurance

Outpatient Wait Times Are Longer for Medicaid Recipients

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Researchers suggest lag time might be due to providers having larger caseloads
Cooling the body may reduce the risk of brain damage for cardiac arrest patients in a coma

AAN: Families Should Ask About Body Cooling After Cardiac Arrest

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Strong evidence therapeutic hypothermia effective in improving odds of recovering brain function
Heart failure patients who are readmitted to the same hospital after their initial treatment are more likely to survive compared to those treated at a different hospital

Outcomes Up With Same Hospital Readmissions in Heart Failure

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Continuity of care may be more important than speedy treatment, researchers say
High-price practices have higher scores on certain measures of care coordination and management

Practice Prices Linked to Some Measures of Care Coordination

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But no differences in overall care ratings, receipt of preventive services, acute care use
Patients express satisfaction with telehealth primary care video visits

Patients Satisfied With Telehealth Primary Care Visits

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Main cited benefits include convenience, decreased costs; privacy, adequate physical exam are concerns
For patients with ovarian cancer

New VTE Often Occurs During Chemo in Ovarian Cancer

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Most cases of venous thromboembolism occurred during neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy