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AHA: Cardiac Troponin I IDs Low Risk of MI, Cardiac Death
In suspected ACS, high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I concentration <5 ng/mL IDs those at low risk
AHA: Program Cuts Heart Failure Readmits But May Up Mortality
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program tied to drop in heart failure readmissions at 30 days, 1 year
AHA: Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Up for Young With Diabetes
Increased risk seen for both all-cause mortality, sudden cardiac death in young people with diabetes
AHA: Drinking Coffee May Cut Risk of Heart Failure, Stroke
Each additional cup consumed per week tied to a decrease in risk compared with no coffee intake
Neurologic Abnormalities Identified After West Nile Virus
Half of patients with history of West Nile virus have abnormality on neurologic exam years after infection
ACR: Consult Via Mobile App Cost-Saving for Rheumatology Patients
Online consultations with rheumatologists through SSDM could save 84.86 percent of patient costs
ASN: PPIs Associated With Increased Risk of Kidney Disease
Risk for both chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease higher with proton pump inhibitor use
ASN: Tolvaptan Slows eGFR Decline in Later-Stage ADPKD
Reduction in decline in eGFR for patients with later-stage autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
ACR: Temporary Cessation of MTX Ups Flu Shot Immunogenicity
Findings in patients with rheumatoid arthritis taking a stable dose of methotrexate
ACR: Opioids, SSRIs Tied to Higher Fracture Risk in RA
Increased risk of osteoporotic fracture with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, opioids of any strength
