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Nearly one in six Americans taking non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation may not be receiving the proper dose

Many Taking NOACs for A-Fib May Not Be Getting Right Dose

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Study of newer medications finds 16 percent receive too much or too little
Cirrhosis may raise an older person's odds for a stroke

Stroke Risk Elevated in Elderly Patients With Cirrhosis

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Magnitude of association higher for intracerebral, subarachnoid hemorrhage versus ischemic stroke
Combining low doses of several different antihypertensive medications may be better than using a standard dose of just one drug

Combo of Several Meds at Smaller Doses May Boost HTN Care

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Researchers posit smaller doses of several drugs better than standard dose of just one medication
For effective hand hygiene

Cool Water Works As Well As Hot for Ridding Hands of Germs

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Time spent scrubbing hands with soap more important that water temperature
Americans are routinely overcharged for emergency department care

U.S. Emergency Departments Commonly Overcharging Patients

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Minorities and uninsured are the most affected, researchers say
For patients taking oral anticoagulants

Model Predicts Acute GI Bleeding in Anticoagulated Patients

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New scoring model includes five factors predictive of GI bleeding in patients taking oral anticoagulants
For patients undergoing cardiac surgery

Post-Op A-Fib Down With Low-Level Vagus Nerve Stimulation

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LLVNS tied to lower rate of POAF, inflammatory cytokine levels in patients undergoing cardiac sx
For adults with hypertension treated with antihypertensive medication

Reducing SBP Targets Below Current Guidelines Cuts Risk

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Reducing SBP to 120 to 124 mm Hg linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, all-cause mortality

May 2017 Briefing – Neurology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for May 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Acute intra-arterial treatment seems to be as effective for patients with acute ischemic stroke caused by intracranial proximal occlusion with

Intra-Arterial Treatment Effective With Extracranial Carotid Disease

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IAT seems to be at least as effective for patients with acute ischemic stroke, with versus without ECD