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Lung function decline linked to cardiovascular risk Aug 30, 2018

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Rapid declines in spirometric measures of lung function were associated with higher risks of cardiovascular disease today, risankizumab provides more effect in psoriasis that ustekinumamb, there is no link between screening and liver cancer mortality, and eosinophils are a possible marker for nonceliac gluten or wheat sensitivity.

New MI definition for infarction vs injury Aug 29, 2018

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The worldwide cardiology community has a newly revised universal definition of myocardial infarction and it refines how to distinguish between infarction and injury. Also today, high-sensitivity cardiac troponin levels are linked to cardiovascular outcomes in patients with COPD, mindfulness training for a migraine is gathering steam, and a negative chest x-ray may rule out pediatric pneumonia.

Rivaroxaban data abound at ESC 2018 Aug 28, 2018

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New results from the ASCEND trial snow that neither aspirin nor fish oil provide any net clinical benefit for primary cardiovascular prevention in patients with diabetes. Also today, rivaroxaban is no help for heart failure outcomes, VTE risk is unchanged by rivaroxaban taken after discharge, and the AAP cautions against marijuana use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Subscribe to the MDedge Daily News wherever you get your podcasts.

Lorcaserin shows cardiovascular safety Aug 27, 2018

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Lorcaserin is the first weight-loss drug proven to have cardiovascular safety. Also today, live attenuated flu vaccine gets the nod for upcoming flu season, PCSK9 inhibition helps patients with metabolic syndrome, and breastfeeding may reduce the risk of stroke decades later. Subscribe to the MDedge Daily News wherever you get your podcasts.

Is it time for PCPs to take over chronic HCV? Aug 24, 2018

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New data leads one clinician to conclude that it's time for primary care physicians to take over care for patients with chronic hepatitis C virus. Also today a draft consensus statement on managing hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes, the prescription opioid epidemic hits migraine patients hard, and mailing out fecal tests may improve screening rates for colorectal cancer.

Screen for cervical cancer based on age, risk Aug 23, 2018

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Screen women for cervical cancer with basic cytology starting at 21 years old. Also today, alopecia areata is linked to mental health disorders, the feds take a baseline on EHR interoperability, and new Valsalva maneuver for supraventricular tachycardia beats all others.

5 digital HIPAA myths Aug 22, 2018

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Two experts give five myths about HIPAA in the digital age. Also today, nighttime media use threatens sleep and may cause teen depression, breastfeeding starts slowly before dropping off in the U.S., and a new, simple aid for DVT diagnosis for under $20. Subscribe to the MDedge Daily News wherever you get your podcasts.

Sleepio app tied to reducing insomnia, depression Aug 21, 2018

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A new app is tied to a reduction in insomnia and depression in adults, Also today, migraines take a toll on intimate relationships, two different approaches lowered opioid use after cesarean deliveries, and the AHA warns that Chagas disease and its heart effects have come to America. Subscribe to the MDedge Daily News wherever you get your podcasts.

An epidemic of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Aug 20, 2018

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is the 21st century epidemic in liver disease according to Dr. Zobair Younossi speaking at the annual meeting of the American College of Physicians in New Orleans. Also today, how smoking and drinking impact risk for SLE among black women in the U.S., the FDA approves the first EpiPen generic, and final 15-year data from the veterans affairs diabetes trial.