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Coronary computed tomography angiography is associated with more appropriate use of invasive angiography and increased use of preventive therapies

CCTA Tied to More Appropriate Use of Invasive Angiography

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Patients undergoing coronary computed tomography angiography initiate more preventive therapies
Inhibition of phosphodiesterase-4

PDE4 Inhibition Promising Tx for Metabolic Disorders

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Derangement of PDE4-cAMP signaling is pathophysiologically relevant in metabolic disorders
New-onset atrial fibrillation after acute myocardial infarction is strongly tied to in-hospital complications and higher short-term readmission rates

New-Onset A-Fib Post Acute MI Ups Complications, Readmission

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In-hospital complication rate higher, as is 30-day readmission rate
Iodine-125 permanent interstitial implantation is associated with long-term

Iodine-125 Interstitial Implant Feasible for Prostate Cancer

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Findings based on 10-year follow-up of localized prostate cancer patients
Venclexta (venetoclax) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia characterized by a specific chromosomal abnormality

FDA Approves Venclexta for CLL With 17p Deletion

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Drug sanctioned for chronic lymphocytic leukemia in patients with a specific chromosomal abnormality
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends aspirin use for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer in certain adults aged 50 to 69 years

USPSTF: Aspirin Recommended for Some Aged 50 to 69 Years

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Benefits for primary prevention of CVD, CRC for certain adults aged 50 to 69 years
Telomere length is associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction

Telomere Length Tied to Higher Myocardial Infarction Risk

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Large multiethnic study shows linear relationship when telomere length is divided into tertiles
Recommendations have been issued for the use of direct oral anticoagulants in obese patients; the guideline was published online March 22 in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.

Guidance Issued on Use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Obese

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DOAC use not recommended for patients with BMI >40 kg/m² and weight >120 kg
Wider excision margins in thick cutaneous melanoma cases do not improve locoregional recurrence or melanoma-specific survival

Excision Margins Don’t Impact Melanoma Recurrence, Survival

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Although, sentinel lymph node involvement is tied to poor prognosis
The Zika virus may be linked to acute disseminated encephalomyelitis

AAN: Zika May Be Linked to Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis

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Researchers in Brazil detect symptoms similar to multiple sclerosis