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A decision tool (dual antiplatelet therapy [DAPT] score) improves risk prediction for continued DAPT beyond assessment of myocardial infarction history

DAPT Score Improves Risk Prediction of Continued DAPT

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Score improves prediction of benefit and harm for continued DAPT therapy beyond MI history alone
Betrixaban may be beneficial versus enoxaparin in acutely ill medical patients

Possible Benefit Found for Betrixaban in Acutely Ill

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No significant difference versus enoxaparin in prespecified primary efficacy outcome
There is strong evidence to support intermittent inhaled corticosteroids for prevention of wheeze exacerbations in preschool children with intermittent asthma or viral-triggered wheezing

Intermittent Steroids Reduce Some Asthma Exacerbations

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Findings for preschool children with intermittent asthma or viral-triggered wheezing
Recognizing the unique role of patients and their expertise within the physician-patient interaction can help to prevent non-adherence based on disagreement

Recognition of Patient Expertise Can Improve Adherence

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Recognizing patient expertise in treatment decision can prevent nonadherence based on disagreement
Uninsurance rates have decreased since the introduction of the Affordable Care Act

Remaining Uninsured May Be Difficult to Reach Via ACA

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Reaching the remaining uninsured may be difficult due to lack of Medicaid expansion on the state level
Risk of heart failure appears high within a few years of a first myocardial infarction

Heart Failure Risk Up Significantly After First Myocardial Infarction

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One in four MI survivors develop heart failure within four years
An updated clinical guideline adds two new types of drugs to the list of treatment options for heart failure. The updated guideline was published online May 20 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology

Two New Drugs Added to Heart Failure Clinical Practice Guideline

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Heart groups issue updated guideline for the treatment of heart failure
It is anticipated that current and projected numbers of cardiothoracic surgeons will be unable to provide adequate caseload coverage by 2035

Cardiothoracic Surgeons May Not Meet 2035 Caseload

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Anticipated increase of 61 percent in national caseload, 121 percent increase for each surgeon
Increased urine metabolomic lipid metabolites are associated with clinical parameters in non-obese asthma patients

Urine Metabolomics Linked to Clinical Parameters of Asthma

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Increased urine metabolomics correlate with parameters including asthma severity in non-obese
Precision cancer treatment that's guided by genetic clues from the patient's own tumor appears to improve outcomes

ASCO: Phase I Cancer Drug Trials Benefit From Precision Medicine

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Better outcomes for patients whose treatment is selected based on molecular characteristics of tumor