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ENDO: Hypothyroidism Ups T2DM Odds Even With Low-Normal TSH
Higher free thyroxine levels associated with reduced diabetes risk
ENDO: High BMI at 6 Months Tied to Probable Obesity at 6 Years
Pediatricians should assess body mass index beginning at 6 months, researchers advise
ACC: Mammograms May Also Help Identify Cardiovascular Disease
The breast screening test compared well to heart CT scans, researchers say
ACC: Dying Patients Not Aware They Can Be Spared ICD Shocks
Many unaware that implantable defibrillator can be turned off in final days
ACC: Leadless Pacemaker, Subcutaneous ICD Feasible
First proof of concept of successful wireless device-to-device communication in rhythm management
ACC: Leadless Pacemaker, Subcutaneous ICD Feasible
First proof of concept of successful wireless device-to-device communication in rhythm management
ACC: Higher Platelet Inhibition With Switch to Ticagrelor
Switching from prasugrel to ticagrelor linked to transiently increased levels of platelet inhibition
Marker IDs More Lymph Node Mets in Endometrial Cancer
Addition of ICG and near-infrared imaging ups detection of SLN, LN metastases
ACC: Faster Absorption of Crushed Prasugrel in STEMI
Crushed prasugrel led to reduction in P2Y12 reaction units for up to four hours post-loading dose
ACC: Good Outcomes for Endovascular Procedures for CLI
Increase in endovascular procedures linked to decrease in in-hospital death, major amputation
