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Wide Variation Seen in Out-of-Pocket Costs for Imaging
Hospital pricing, when provided, was consistently higher than independent imaging facilities
ASH: Studies Support Aggressive Treatment of HTN in Elderly
Latest findings from national trial show it lowers chances of heart failure, even in older adults
ASH: LV Dysfunction Up With Moderate Alcohol Intake in HTN
Study finds inverse relationship between left ventricular diastolic function and alcohol intake
Too Much Folate in Pregnancy Tied to Increased Autism Risk
Mothers with very high blood levels of folate at delivery twice as likely to have a child with autism
Too Much Folate in Pregnancy Tied to Raised Autism Risk
Mothers with very high blood levels of folate at delivery twice as likely to have a child with autism
AUA: BRCA Mutations May Play Role in Prostate Cancer
Multiple studies suggest they might
Low-Dose Alteplase Not Noninferior for Ischemic Stroke
For primary outcome of death and disability at 90 days, low dose not noninferior to standard dose
Ticagrelor Doesn’t Beat Aspirin in Ischemic Stroke, TIA
Ticagrelor not superior to aspirin for reducing composite of stroke, myocardial infarction, death
Statins Might Help Prevent Amputation in PAD Patients
Cholesterol-lowing drugs associated with reduced risk of amputation, mortality
Poor Outcome for Rotor Ablation in A-Fib in Randomized Trial
Rotor-only ablation linked to poor outcome versus other ablation strategies in non-paroxysmal a-fib
