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Benznidazole Tx Explored in Chagas’ Cardiomyopathy
Reduces serum parasite detection but does not reduce cardiac clinical deterioration through 5 years
Bivalirudin Doesn’t Lower Major Cardiovascular Event Rate in ACS
No decrease in rate of major CV events, net adverse clinical events for patients undergoing PCI
Intravenous Cyclosporine Doesn’t Improve STEMI Outcomes
For patients undergoing PCI, cyclosporine doesn't prevent adverse left ventricular remodeling at 1 year
Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker Deemed Safe, Effective
In most patients, leadless cardiac pacemaker met prespecified pacing and sensing requirements
RSV Detected on Parents’ Clothing in NICU
Although detection rate is low
Women in Academic Medicine ‘Manage Femininity’ to Succeed
Strategies for this include appearing easy-going or downplaying differences based on gender
Fewer Moles May Mean More Aggressive Melanoma
Patients may be less likely to get regular skin exams, advance warning about their risk
Most Lice Populations Show Resistance to Pyrethroids
104 of 109 samples from 30 states were 100 percent resistant in three point mutations
APA: Use of Legal Performance-Enhancing Drugs Up Among Men
Forty percent of men report increase in use of supplements; 29 percent concerned about use
APA: Evidence in Support of ‘Time-Outs’ for Preschoolers
New look at the evidence supports 'time-outs,' withholding privileges or toys in some cases
