Telemedicine could improve eye exam access for people with diabetes
Electronic eye exams could become popular in the U.S. among patients who see them as an easy way to visit the eye doctor.
Aug 29, 2016
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Archive: 29/08/2016
Shorter dual antiplatelet duration holds up in NIPPON
A short-term course of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is non-inferior to a longer course in patients who have undergone placement of a particular kind of drug-eluting stent (DES), researchers reported here.
Aug 29, 2016
ANTARCTIC trial antiplatelet monitoring: No benefit in elderly patients
Monitoring platelet function in order to individualize antiplatelet therapy did not improve outcomes for elderly patients after a heart attack compared to a standard, unmonitored approach, results of the ANTARCTIC trial show.
Aug 29, 2016
A few extra pounds can't hurt you—or can they?
Being overweight increases the chances of premature death, according to a USC researcher.
Aug 29, 2016
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The REM-HF trial: Remote monitoring of implantable cardiac devices: No added benefit
For heart failure patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), remote monitoring of their condition does not improve outcomes compared to usual care, according to Hot Line results presented at ESC Congress ...
Aug 29, 2016
MORE-CARE: No clinical benefit for cardiac device remote monitoring
Heart failure patients fitted with biventricular defibrillators (CRT-D) fared no better with remote monitoring (RM) of their condition compared to those whose devices were monitored during in-clinic visits, according to results ...
Aug 29, 2016
DANISH: No overall survival benefit with ICDs in non-ischemic heart failure
Placement of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) in patients with non-ischemic systolic heart failure did not improve overall survival compared to usual clinical care - although a secondary outcome, risk of sudden ...
Aug 29, 2016
SAVE - sleep apnea treatment: No cardiovascular benefit
More than 3 years of nightly treatment with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine did not reduce cardiovascular risk more than usual care among patients with cardiovascular disease and obstructive sleep apnea ...
Aug 29, 2016
How a particular gene protects against psoriasis
There is currently no cure for the skin disease psoriasis. However, in a new study conducted at Karolinska Institutet and published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, scientists show that the miR-146a gene ...
Aug 29, 2016
Researchers unmaks lobbyists' model legislation
Since 2005, about two dozen states have created "Stand Your Ground" laws authorizing deadly force in self-defense. And nearly all of those laws have similar language.
Aug 29, 2016
