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Community-acquired MRSA pericarditis

Only 2 cases of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) pericarditis have been reported in the English literature. Over the last 15 years, CA-MRSA has emerged as an increasingly common pathogen that is genetically and epidemiologically different from hospital-acquired MRSA (HA-MRSA).

Heart failure and sudden death in patients with tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy and recurrent tachycardia

The effects of recurrent tachycardia after resolution of cardiomyopathy have not been thoroughly assessed. We evaluated and followed 24 patients with tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy for more than 12 years. Our observations showed that patients with tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy may be at long-term risk for sudden death. Surreptitious cardiomyopathy due to occult ultrastructural changes may persist. It has yet to be determined whether rapid and aggressive rate control would prevent structural damage to risk of sudden cardiac death.

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How do cardiac and noncardiac conditions affect survival after ICD implantation?

The benefits of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) have been shown in randomized clinical trials. The factors that affect the risk–benefit ratio in a community setting, however, have not been evaluated.

Daclatasvir-Sofosbuvir-Ribavirin Combination Similar to VEL/SOF Plus RBV for Hepatitis C Genotypes

Treatment regimens comprised of DCV+SOF±RBV and VEL/SOF+RBV offer similar cure rates among HCV patients with genotypes 2 and 3.

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How do cardiac and noncardiac conditions affect survival after ICD implantation?

The benefits of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) have been shown in randomized clinical trials. The factors that affect the risk–benefit ratio in a community setting, however, have not been evaluated.

Using Telepsychiatry With High-Risk Patients in Rural New York State

Telepsychiatry shown to be viable alternative in rural areas with limited access.

Developing New Tools to Assess the Impact of Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome

The development of new tools to quantify the many ways that rare diseases like FCS can affect patients is imperative.

Mortality of patients with diabetes mellitus and acute myocardial infarction

We evaluated trends in the treatment and mortality of patients with and without diabetes mellitus and acute myocardial infarction over the last decade. Despite improvements in the provision of evidence-based care, patients with diabetes did not derive improvements in long-term survival.

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