Author: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business News The risk of stroke is a significant concern anytime a patient undergoes cardiac surgery. A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA), published in Circulation, focuses on ways healthcare providers can reduce that risk. “Cardiac surgery has come a long way in recent decades, and improvements in pre-operative […]
Read MoreThis is for our readers who treat pain patients. Author: Jenna Fletcher Medical News Today Ischial bursitis is a condition in which fluid filled sacs in the pelvis become swollen and painful. Sitting for long periods on hard surfaces is a common cause of ischial bursitis. Ischial bursitis can cause problems with walking, running, or […]
Read MoreDG Alerts An interim analysis published in The American Journal of Pathology indicates that treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with high anti-receptor binding domain (RBD) IgG titer convalescent plasma, transfused within 72h of hospital admission, reduces mortality at 28 days post-transfusion. Eric Salazar, Department of Pathology and Genomic Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, and colleagues, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Jonathan Alicea HCP Live The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved tramadol hydrochloride (QDOLO Oral Solution) for the management of severe pain in adults. The approval, granted to Athena Bioscience, is indicated specifically for patients who have not tolerated, or are not expected to tolerate, alternative treatment options. The opioid agonist is also limited to […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business News Rhythm control therapy benefits patients with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to results of the EAST-AFNET 4 trial. The impact was consistent across the board, with even asymptomatic patients and those without heart failure seeing improved outcomes. The study, presented at ESC Congress 2020 and published in the New […]
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