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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
CRC SCREENING: BLOOD TEST ACCURACY COMPARED TO COLONOSCOPY

More than 550 people had blood taken at the time of colonoscopy to judge the sensitivity and specificity of a serum assay. Medscape...
Gastroenterology, News
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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
VOICE-ANALYSIS APP PROMISING AS ACUTE-HF EARLY WARNING SYSTEM

It could potentially help guide heart failure therapy to avert acute decompensations, researchers say. 'But of course, we have to show...
Cardiology, News
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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
HOW TO MANAGE DRUG INTERACTIONS WITH PAXLOVID FOR COVID

Some drugs can be held or reduced for the 5-day course. IDSA has published an online guide. Availability in pharmacies has greatly...
Drugs, Infectious Diseases, News
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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
SCAI ISSUES GUIDELINES FOR PFO MANAGEMENT, MAKES CASE FOR EXPANSION

Clinical guidelines address expanded indications for percutaneous patent foramen ovale closure along with antiplatelet and anticoagulation...
Cardiology, News
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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
GYNECOLOGIC CANCER STUDIES: WHAT TO LOOK FOR AT ASCO 2022

It's not just about ovarian cancer anymore - presentations at ASCO 2022 illustrate the major advances that have been made in gynecologic...
Cancer, Gynecology, Hematology-Oncology, Commentary
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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
TIRZEPATIDE'S RETAIL PRICE SET AT ABOUT $12,666 PER YEAR

The recently approved twincretin will carry a US retail price similar to one of its main competitors, semaglutide, but patient discounts...
Diabetes & Endocrinology, News
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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
OCCULT HYPOXEMIA MORE COMMON IN PATIENTS WITH DARKER SKIN?

Black and Hispanic patients undergoing anesthesia may be more likely than White patients to experience occult hypoxemia, researchers...
Skin, Anesthesiology, News
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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
MAY 20 2022 THIS WEEK IN CARDIOLOGY

Ischemia vs anatomic testing for CAD, UK-TAVI trial, TAVI for AR? and post-PCI anti-thrombotics are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses...
Cardiology, Commentary
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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
ASPIRIN LINKS WITH CVD CUT IN PATIENTS WITH KIDNEY DISEASE

Recent recommendations advise against aspirin for primary prevention of CVD events in people over 59 years old, but when chronic kidney...
Nephrology, News
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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
FDA APPROVES FIRST DRUG FOR EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS

Dupilumab is approved to treat eosinophilic esophagitis in adults and children aged 12 years and older weighing at least 40 kg. FDA...
Drugs, Gastroenterology, News
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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
NEW ASA DECISION TREE TOOL HELPS TREAT DIFFICULT AIRWAYS

A new decision tree tool developed by an American Society of Anesthesiologists task force helps anesthesiologists manage their patients...
Anesthesiology, News
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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
BARICITINIB BACKED FOR APPROVAL FOR ALOPECIA AREATA IN THE EU

In February 2022, the FDA granted priority review for baricitinib in adults with severe alopecia areata. International Approvals
Dermatology, News Alert
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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
ROE V. WADE'S PENDING FALL RAISES PRIVACY CONCERNS

If Roe v. Wade is overturned and abortion becomes illegal, can criminal prosecutors or tech companies monitor period and fertility...
Abortion, Ob, Gyn & Women's Health, News
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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
OKLAHOMA BILL WOULD BAN ALMOST ALL ABORTIONS AT FERTILIZATION

That goes beyond what other states have done in shortening the time period in which women could legally obtain abortions. WebMD Health...
Abortion, Ob, Gyn & Women's Health, News
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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
VITAMINS, OTC DRUGS MAY INTERACT WITH HIV ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY

OTC medications, food supplements, and other drugs may interact with antiretroviral therapy and harm people living with HIV, researchers...
Food, Drugs, Vitamins, HIV, AIDS, News
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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
CDC SAYS COVID HOSPITALIZATIONS TO RISE IN MOST STATES

The forecast, which includes 32 different models across the country, predicts that nearly every US state and territory will see increases...
Hospital, Infectious Diseases, News
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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
FEVER AFTER A TROPICAL TRIP: A GUIDE TO DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

As people resume vacation travel, clinicians will have patients who present with fever after their trips. A specialist reviews the...
Infectious Diseases, News
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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
HERE'S HOW ABORTION CLINICS ARE PREPARING FOR ROE TO FALL

'I think at this point, we all know the stark reality that we're facing in Tennessee. We are going to lose abortion access this year,'...
Abortion, Face, Ob, Gyn & Women's Health, News
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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
FAILED TO REGISTER YOUR TRIAL? DON'T USE A ANOTHER STUDY'S NUMBER

The registration number provided by the author for the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry seems to correspond to a different trial than...
Registry, Cardiology, News
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By Medscape - May 22, 2022
MONTREAL HEALTH OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE 17 CASES OF SUSPECTED MONKEYPOX

Montreal public health officials said on Thursday they are investigating 17 suspected cases of monkeypox virus infections, adding to...
Infectious Diseases, News
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CRC SCREENING: BLOOD TEST ACCURACY COMPARED TO COLONOSCOPY

More than 550 people had blood taken at the time of colonoscopy to judge the sensitivity and specificity of a serum assay. Medscape...

VOICE-ANALYSIS APP PROMISING AS ACUTE-HF EARLY WARNING SYSTEM

It could potentially help guide heart failure therapy to avert acute decompensations, researchers say. 'But of course, we have to show...

HOW TO MANAGE DRUG INTERACTIONS WITH PAXLOVID FOR COVID

Some drugs can be held or reduced for the 5-day course. IDSA has published an online guide. Availability in pharmacies has greatly...

SCAI ISSUES GUIDELINES FOR PFO MANAGEMENT, MAKES CASE FOR EXPANSION

Clinical guidelines address expanded indications for percutaneous patent foramen ovale closure along with antiplatelet and anticoagulation...

GYNECOLOGIC CANCER STUDIES: WHAT TO LOOK FOR AT ASCO 2022

It's not just about ovarian cancer anymore - presentations at ASCO 2022 illustrate the major advances that have been made in gynecologic...

TIRZEPATIDE'S RETAIL PRICE SET AT ABOUT $12,666 PER YEAR

The recently approved twincretin will carry a US retail price similar to one of its main competitors, semaglutide, but patient discounts...

OCCULT HYPOXEMIA MORE COMMON IN PATIENTS WITH DARKER SKIN?

Black and Hispanic patients undergoing anesthesia may be more likely than White patients to experience occult hypoxemia, researchers...

MAY 20 2022 THIS WEEK IN CARDIOLOGY

Ischemia vs anatomic testing for CAD, UK-TAVI trial, TAVI for AR? and post-PCI anti-thrombotics are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses...

ASPIRIN LINKS WITH CVD CUT IN PATIENTS WITH KIDNEY DISEASE

Recent recommendations advise against aspirin for primary prevention of CVD events in people over 59 years old, but when chronic kidney...

FDA APPROVES FIRST DRUG FOR EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS

Dupilumab is approved to treat eosinophilic esophagitis in adults and children aged 12 years and older weighing at least 40 kg. FDA...

NEW ASA DECISION TREE TOOL HELPS TREAT DIFFICULT AIRWAYS

A new decision tree tool developed by an American Society of Anesthesiologists task force helps anesthesiologists manage their patients...

BARICITINIB BACKED FOR APPROVAL FOR ALOPECIA AREATA IN THE EU

In February 2022, the FDA granted priority review for baricitinib in adults with severe alopecia areata. International Approvals

ROE V. WADE'S PENDING FALL RAISES PRIVACY CONCERNS

If Roe v. Wade is overturned and abortion becomes illegal, can criminal prosecutors or tech companies monitor period and fertility...

OKLAHOMA BILL WOULD BAN ALMOST ALL ABORTIONS AT FERTILIZATION

That goes beyond what other states have done in shortening the time period in which women could legally obtain abortions. WebMD Health...

VITAMINS, OTC DRUGS MAY INTERACT WITH HIV ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY

OTC medications, food supplements, and other drugs may interact with antiretroviral therapy and harm people living with HIV, researchers...

CDC SAYS COVID HOSPITALIZATIONS TO RISE IN MOST STATES

The forecast, which includes 32 different models across the country, predicts that nearly every US state and territory will see increases...

FEVER AFTER A TROPICAL TRIP: A GUIDE TO DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

As people resume vacation travel, clinicians will have patients who present with fever after their trips. A specialist reviews the...

HERE'S HOW ABORTION CLINICS ARE PREPARING FOR ROE TO FALL

'I think at this point, we all know the stark reality that we're facing in Tennessee. We are going to lose abortion access this year,'...

FAILED TO REGISTER YOUR TRIAL? DON'T USE A ANOTHER STUDY'S NUMBER

The registration number provided by the author for the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry seems to correspond to a different trial than...

MONTREAL HEALTH OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE 17 CASES OF SUSPECTED MONKEYPOX

Montreal public health officials said on Thursday they are investigating 17 suspected cases of monkeypox virus infections, adding to...

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Why You Should Train Your Deep Back Muscles and Exercises That Help You Do It

One area where you need to be strong in your posterior chain, including your back muscles. It's likely that you already do exercises that work your superficial back muscles...

7 Ways to Make Your Next Cup of Tea Even Healthier

Did you know tea is the second most consumed beverage worldwide? Humans have sipped this popular beverage for thousands of years. It's not just because it tastes good, though...

Can't Consume Dairy?: 7 Plant-Based Foods Rich in Calcium

It's not hard to get enough dietary calcium if you consume dairy products, but what if you're lactose intolerant or eat a vegan diet? That makes it a bit more challenging...

6 Signs of Skin Cancer You Should Be Aware Of

Here's a frightening statistic. Did you know that one in five adults will develop skin cancer by age 70? Fortunately, many skin cancers are curable if detected and treated...

What Is Melatonin's Role in Weight Loss?

Many people struggle to lose weight and there's little doubt that hormones play a role. These include appetite hormones and sex hormone, such as estrogen. One that you hear...

SBS says translated election debates helped public ‘engage fully'

SBS translated televised election debates for the first time. The managing director says this has helped multicultural communities engage on the issues that matter.

The injustice rankles: Why are Perth schools just political footballs?

My research into where in Perth to school my son is taking me to a deep, dark place I didn't expect. In fact, it really stinks. And all children deserve better.

Simpson earns Commonwealth Games spot

Cody Simpson has earned a spot in Australia's swimming team for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Verstappen takes Formula 1 lead with win in Spain, agony for Leclerc

Max Verstappen took advantage of Charles Leclerc's Ferrari's failure to win in Barcelona.

Existential battle looms for Victorian Liberals as they digest wipeout

With as few as five out of 39 Victorian seats, the Liberal Party has been routed from the state that was its stronghold.