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July 08, 2015 The use of continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices has been associated with increased reports of pump thrombosis, which can lead to pump dysfunction and clinical complications. While anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapies can help prevent... by admin | Jul 8, 2015 | Archive
July 08, 2015 New research from CDC indicates that some 75% of adults support increasing the minimum age of sale for all tobacco products to 21 years. The findings, which include about 70% of current cigarette smokers, are based on a national representative online... by admin | Jul 8, 2015 | Archive
July 08, 2015 A JAMA Clinical Evidence Synopsis looked at the length of treatment with vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) for recurrent venous thromboembolism. The meta-analysis involved 11 randomized clinical trials and more than 3,700 patients. Warfarin was the most... by admin | Jul 8, 2015 | Archive
July 08, 2015 Heroin use increased significantly in the United States from 2002 through 2013, for men and women, most age groups, and all income levels, according to a new Vital Signs report from CDC and FDA. The data show that heroin use rose 63% during the study... by admin | Jul 8, 2015 | Archive
July 08, 2015 CVS Health is removing itself from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which has been actively challenging antismoking efforts in developing nations and worldwide. CVS believes the chamber’s lobbying activities against smoking in public places,... by admin | Jul 8, 2015 | Archive
July 08, 2015 Out-of-pocket spending for most birth control methods declined significantly after the Affordable Care Act (ACA) began requiring that private health insurance plans cover prescription contraceptives at no cost to women, according to new research. The...