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A double dose of inclisiran reduced LDL cholesterol up to 52.6%.

Discrepancies found when comparing real-world findings to clinical trial findings.

Preliminary trial finds moderate-intensity exercise does not increase adverse events in this patient population.

Researchers sought to change the volume of fatty deposits in a coronary artery that was at least 30% blocked.

Study compares common treatment options to prevent recurrent venous thromboembolism.

Complications associated with left main bifurcation can impact stent choice.

A multi-faceted screening approach could prevent sudden cardiac deaths in young athletes.

Including warning labels may improve healthy eating habits.

A study led by UC Irvine and Duke University, presented at the 2017 American Academy of Pain Medicine meeting in Orlando, examined the association between opioid therapy and melanoma progression in patients diagnosed with the disease.

Treatments have only increased 10% in hospitals nationwide over the past decade.

A self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure was just as effective as surgery in intermediate risk patients.

The Patient Navigator Program reduced readmission for heart attack or heart failure patients by 81.3%.

At the American Academy of Pain Medicine’s 2017 Annual Meeting, survey results were presented that revealed the implications of naloxone use in real-world experiences with the recently approved intranasal naloxone formulation.

Evolocumab offers a 25% reduction in cardiovascular (CV) death, heart attack, or stroke after the first year.

Small case report found an association between the Zika virus and cardiovascular complications.

FOURIER trial meets its primary composite endpoint reducing cardiovascular risk factors.

Some high-risk patients have better than expected outcomes due to frequent follow-up by physicians.

The meeting theme this year, Pain as a Public Health Issue, emphasizes the extent to which pain affects the US population, with more than 100 million Americans suffering from pain.

The study from Sweden found a substantial benefit for men taking the class of drugs that was discovered by accident when researchers were developing a treatment for angina 2 decades ago.

The study finds that this biomarker can show which patients may develop heart disease even if they have no current blockage or elevated cholesterol levels.

Researchers have identified another high associated with marijuana use: the risk of heart failure and cerebrovascular accidents.

Torbjörn Tomson, MD, PhD - professor in neurology, Karolinska Institutet - discusses how health care providers can work with patients to prevent sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).

Epilepsy medications can cause folate deficiency-related birth defects but what about other birth defects?

Recently released studies on Cannabidiol, used to treat certain types of childhood seizures, are showing promising results.

The first feature is Baxter’s Infusion Analytics application, a software solution that provides advanced infusion data analysis and graphical reporting to help identify potential pump programming errors. The second is a suite of Remote Professional Services that offers 24/7 service.

If you want to work as a clinical hospital pharmacist, you better pursue a residency.

Timesaving is key, as pharmacists are routinely being asked to do more with less in the hospital setting.