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Although oral antiviral therapy (OAV) is reported to improve outcomes in patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), it is underutilized. We determined the rate and factors associated with OAV utilization among patients with HBV-related HCC in a US population with health insurance.Patients with HBV-related HCC were identified from the de-identified administrative health

Retrospective study of over 18,000 drug-refractory AFib patients found those treated with catheter ablation had a 57% lower risk of developing heart failure compared to those receiving antiarrhythmic drugs 

Johnson & Johnson's Biosense Webster today announced data supporting the use of catheter ablation in AFib patients.

Over prescription of antibiotics has led to antibiotic resistance and the emergence of bacteria like MRSA. A recent study by Intermountain Healthcare has found that one in 10 antibiotic prescriptions causes adverse events.

Patients who experience AKI during hospitalization showed an increased risk for 90- and 365-day all-cause and selected-cause rehospitalization and death following discharge, according to data in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.“We hope this study leads to a growing awareness about the dramatic increased adverse risks after a hospitalization with AKI – outcomes that could