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Vascular and upper gastrointestinal effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: meta-analyses of individual participant data from randomised trials

30.05.20132207

The vascular and gastrointestinal effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including selective COX-2 inhibitors (coxibs) and traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (tNSAIDs), are not well characterised, particularly in patients at increased risk of vascular disease.

AAN: Don't Stop Warfarin for Dental Visits

29.05.20132169

Patients taking aspirin or warfarin (Coumadin) for prevention after a stroke don't need to stop the drug for dental procedures and probably can stay on it for most other minor medical procedures, the American Academy of Neurology recommended.

Rivaroxaban Gains Approval In Europe For ACS Indication

28.05.20132100

Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, Bayer ) has been approved in Europe for the prevention of atherothrombotic events (cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction or stroke) following an acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

Tumor Marker Carbohydrate Antigen 125 Predicts Adverse Outcome After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

27.05.20132267

What is the predictive value of tumor marker carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125) before and after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for all-cause death and a composite endpoint of death, admission for heart failure, myocardial infarction, and stroke (major adverse cardiac events [MACE])?

Safety of Sports for Athletes With Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators

24.05.20131913

The risks of sports participation for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) patients are unknown.

Cross-sex hormone therapy related adverse events: data from a large gender identity unit

23.05.20132377

Hormonal therapy is part of an established treatment of gender identity disorder, however outcome data regarding mortality and morbidity are scant.

Cardiovascular Safety of Inhaled Long-Acting Bronchodilators in Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

22.05.20131766

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common and deadly disease.