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Individual-Mandate Foes Warn of Affordable 'Car' Act
In a brief filed with the Supreme Court, state officials opposed to the Affordable Care Act said the individual mandate to obtain health insurance presages mandates to buy cars and other goods.
Medscape Medical News, February 7, 2012
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Vorapaxar Meets End Point But Ups Bleeding
In its second phase 3 trial, Merck's novel antiplatelet agent reduced ischemic events but increased bleeding, including ICH. Results looked more promising in patients without a history of stroke.
Heartwire, February 7, 2012
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Bivalirudin Safe After Fondaparinux in PCI Patients
Recent studies have shown that ACS patients on fondaparinux prior to PCI should switch to another anticoagulant prior to the procedure to avoid thrombus. The SWITCH III trial compares bivalirudin and unfractionated heparin in a small group of these patients.
Heartwire, February 7, 2012
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Braile Biomedica Launches Transapical Valve
A Brazilian group says they're encouraged by the early results with their transapical transcatheter aortic valve.
Heartwire, February 7, 2012
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CTO Bodes Ill in NSTEMI Patients
Heartwire, February 7, 2012
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Generalists Need Education on HF Treatment
Heartwire, February 7, 2012
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CT/CTA a Practical Way to Assess Recurrent Stroke Risk
Medscape Medical News, February 7, 2012
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Close INR Monitoring When Warfarin Users Add Antibiotic
Reuters Health Information, February 7, 2012
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Stent Thrombosis at Coronary Bifurcations: Worse Prognosis
Reuters Health Information, February 7, 2012
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Benefits of Statins Outweigh Musculoskeletal Effects
Reuters Health Information, February 7, 2012
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Obesity and Daily Pain Linked, Study Finds
Medscape Medical News, February 7, 2012
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AXIS-2: G-CSF Fails to Improve Recovery After Stroke
Medscape Medical News, February 7, 2012