In the ARIES-HM3 trial, the decision to exclude aspirin from the antithrombotic therapy regimen after HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation was shown to be a safer approach compared to the usual combination approach. The trial involved comparing the effectiveness of placebo in combination with warfarin or other vitamin K antagonist therapy, to
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The nursing profession has been grappling with a concerning issue in recent years – “accelerated burnout” among new nurses. A panel discussion hosted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) shed light on this problem and revealed some alarming statistics. Approximately 100,000 registered nurses (RNs) left the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic,
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open conducted by Lin et al., investigated the effectiveness and patient-centered outcomes of different oral anticoagulants (OACs) in older adults with atrial fibrillation (Afib), with a particular focus on those with frailty. The study found that apixaban (Eliquis) demonstrated better outcomes compared to rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and warfarin. However,
Head tremors, also known as essential or isolated head tremors, can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. The use of botulinum toxin type A injections has been suggested as a potential treatment option for reducing head tremor severity. However, the results of clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of this treatment have been limited and
The field of nephrology is constantly evolving, with new research and innovative treatments being presented regularly. At the American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney Week, several exciting advancements were discussed, including the use of sparsentan in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, combination treatment with an SGLT2 inhibitor and an endothelin A receptor antagonist, and a novel aldosterone synthase
In the world of healthcare, why have we made it so complicated for patients to access the care they need? The process of getting essential health services has become riddled with several steps and hurdles that patients have to navigate. It is time for us to reevaluate the way we approach healthcare and give patients
Excessive saliva production, also known as sialorrhea, is a distressing symptom experienced by many individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However, a recent small-scale study has shed light on a potential treatment option that offers relief. Botulinum toxin injections, commonly referred to as BoNT injections, have demonstrated efficacy in managing sialorrhea in ALS patients. The
The year 2021 has not been kind to over-the-counter (OTC) eye care products and their consumers. A series of government warnings and product recalls have raised significant concerns about the safety and regulation of these products. In an article published in JAMA Ophthalmology, U.S. ophthalmologists express their worries that the current state of the OTC
Patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who were treated with rozanolixizumab (Rystiggo) in the phase III MycarinG clinical trial experienced sustained responses over multiple cycles of treatment, according to extension data presented by Dr. Robert Pascuzzi. The study found that patients with anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR)-positive gMG who received higher doses of rozanolixizumab saw a continuous
The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching consequences on various aspects of society, including physical and mental health. Recent data from the PROTECT study in England suggests that individuals aged 50 and older experienced a rapid deterioration in brain health during the pandemic. The study, led by Anne Corbett, PhD, from the University of Exeter, examined