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No Drop in All-Cause Mortality With ICD in Systolic Heart Failure
Significantly lower risk of sudden cardiac death for patients with ICD versus usual clinical care
PCI Complexity Influences Optimal Duration of DAPT
Long-term DAPT linked to significant reduction in MACE in patients undergoing complex PCI
Car Accident Risk Up 50 Percent for Patients With ICDs
Danish study finds 51 percent greater odds, but absolute risk of a crash remains low
Some Opioid Users May Be Taking Gabapentin Without an Rx
Findings reveal need for more robust testing
Eczema’s Effect on Patient Health Can Be Extensive
Patients diagnosed with eczema may have increased risk for other conditions as well
Psoriasis Patients at Higher Risk for Other Health Issues
Inflammatory effects of disease can impact entire body, expert says
AAIC: Misdiagnosis Prevalence ~20 Percent for Alzheimer’s
Missed disease identification seems more likely in men, who may develop cognitive issues earlier
AAIC: Deprescribing Antipsychotics Feasible in Elderly
Staff training can help eliminate inappropriate practices in nursing homes, study says
AAIC: Mild Behavior Changes May Be Early Indicator of Alzheimer’s
Researchers have developed a checklist to help identify those at potential risk
AAIC: Intellectually-Stimulating Jobs May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
Activities that highly stimulate the brain might build up 'reserve' to help ward off dementia
