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Review finds evidence for beta-blockers for some rosacea symptoms
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
A systematic review provides limited evidence to support oral beta-blockers as a treatment for rosacea-associated facial erythema and flushing.
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Valvular AFib heightens risk in TAVR
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
A single-center study finds that valvular atrial fibrillation raises the risk for cardiovascular death after transcatheter aortic valve...
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MIS-C cardiac evaluation requires more than EF
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
Children with COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome need a thorough coronary work-up to evaluate later-...
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When viruses collide: Flu season during pandemic
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
Seasonal flu in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to overwhelm practitioners, hospitals and the health care system.
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Machine learning shows ability to predict diastolic dysfunction with ECG
- Author:
- Richard Mark Kirkner
A machine-learning model using electrocardiography data showed potential to predict left ventricle diastolic dysfunction without echocardiography...
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PVR reassessed as predictor of heart failure
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
A reconsideration of the accepted benchmark for pulmonary vascular hypertension as a predictor of heart failure may be warranted.
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MSBase study validates therapy for relapse in secondary progressive MS
- Author:
- Richard Mark Kirkner
An observational cohort study validates medical treatment to reduce disability accumulation in active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.
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ACC panel defines, advises on heart failure with ‘recovered’ EF
- Author:
- Richard Mark Kirkner
An American College of Cardiology expert panel has issued a definition of heart failure with recovered ejection fraction and recommendations for...
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Most younger MI patients wouldn’t get statins under guidelines
- Author:
- Richard Mark Kirkner
A retrospective study shows that most younger first-time myocardial infarction patients didn’t meet guideline requirements for preventative statin...
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AHA statement addresses genetic testing for CVD
- Author:
- Richard Mark Kirkner
The American Heart Association issued a scientific statement that provides recommendations for conducting genetic testing for cardiovascular...
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Hypertension medication adjustment less likely with polypill
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
Post hoc analysis of TRIUMPH trial reports clinicians were less likely to adjust hypertension therapy with low-...
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Wear N95 masks during endoscopy
- Author:
- Richard Mark Kirkner
Updated recommendations state personnel should wear N95 masks and double gloves when performing endoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Commonalities challenge the threshold of high-frequency episodic and low-frequency chronic migraine
- Author:
- Richard Mark Kirkner
Study reports commonalities between high-frequency episodic and low-frequency chronic migraine, raising questions about current diagnostic...
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CGRPs in real world: Similar efficacy, more AEs
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
A real-world study of monoclonal antibody agents reported comparable efficacy but more adverse events than clinical trials.
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Population study supports migraine–dementia link
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
Migraine with aura confers a significantly higher risk of dementia, according to preliminary findings from a population-based cohort study in...