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Forgoing bridging anticoagulation therapy is noninferior to bridging with low-molecular-weight heparin in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing an elective operation or invasive procedure. The finding was published online June 22 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis 2015 Congress

Forgoing Bridging Anticoagulation Noninferior in A-Fib

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Findings in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing elective operation, invasive procedure
Commonly used medications may increase the risk of dehydration and heat-related illness during hot weather

Medications Can Increase Risk of Heat-Related Illness

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Mechanisms include diuresis and electrolyte imbalance, sedation and cognitive impairment
For children with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis

TNF Inhibitors May Not Modify Polyarticular JIA Disease Process

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High relapse rate particularly after discontinuation of tumor necrosis factor inhibitor before methotrexate
Many people with migraines

Many Migraine Sufferers Given Ineffective, Addictive Meds

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Opioids a poor choice, especially for children, doctors say
Results from phase II clinical trials indicate that a new class of drugs

New Class of Migraine Meds Shows Promise for Prevention

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Injectable medications appear promising in early trials, but more research needed
Ixekizumab

Ixekizumab Shows Promise in Psoriasis Treatment

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In phase 3 trials, appeared to outperform standard medication, placebo
Despite the availability of medications proven to ease migraines in children

Many Youth With Migraine May Be Missing Out on Right Rx

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Nearly half don't get any pain medications at all, researcher adds
Inappropriate prescribing of intravenous (IV) fluids most often involves incorrect volumes and types of IV fluids prescribed

Review Examines Inappropriate Prescribing of IV Fluids

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Most common type of inappropriate prescribing is incorrect volumes and types of fluids
Gastrointestinal antispasmodic and anticholinergic medication use is associated with increased risk of injury in older adults

GI Antispasmodic, Anticholinergic Rx Use May Raise Injury Risk

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Significantly increased risk of injury seen with current use, short-term use in older adults
A combination of testosterone and fenofibrate may offer men with high cholesterol and late-onset hypogonadism the most cardiometabolic benefit

Testosterone + Fenofibrate Yields Strongest Effect on Cardio Risks

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Findings in older men with high cholesterol and low testosterone