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(Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

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(Source: The Journal of Hand Surgery)

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(MedPage Today) -- Very low birth weight and very premature births that occur in less-specialized centers are more likely to result in death for the infant, according to a review of several studies. (Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN)

(MedPage Today) -- Infants delivered either early or late are at increased risk of cerebral palsy, a large Norwegian population-based study found. (Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN)

STOCKHOLM (MedPage Today) -- Dabigatran, an investigational oral anticoagulant, may be an ideal anticoagulant for atrial fibrillation patients, especially those in centers that are less adept at managing patients taking warfarin, according to a post-hoc analysis from the RE-LY trial. (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)

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STOCKHOLM (MedPage Today) -- A novel anticoagulant -- apixaban -- cut the rate of stroke in half among patients with atrial fibrillation unsuitable for vitamin K antagonist therapy, according to preliminary results from a phase III trial halted because of the clear benefit. (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)

STOCKHOLM (MedPage Today) -- A four-visit course of nurse-provided interventions helped acute coronary syndrome patients achieve secondary prevention goals significantly better than "usual care." (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)

(MedPage Today) -- A newly discovered genetic contributor to Parkinson's disease implicates the immune system, according to results of a genome-wide association study. (Source: MedPage Today Geriatrics)

(MedPage Today) -- Two separate studies have found genetic variations that may be associated with an increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) located on chromosomes previously linked to ALS -- particularly chromosome 9. (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)

STOCKHOLM (MedPage Today) -- The latest European Society of Cardiology guidelines for revascularization in myocardial infarction patients recommend the use of ticagrelor (Brilinta) -- an antiplatelet agent that has not yet been approved by any regulatory agency -- as a recommended antithrombotic treatment. (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)

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(MedPage Today) -- Late thrombosis of drug-eluting stents may be a greater risk for African Americans, according to a retrospective study. (Source: MedPage Today State Required CME)

STOCKHOLM (MedPage Today) -- An investigational P2Y12 inhibitor -- elinogrel -- resulted in faster and greater platelet inhibition and similar clinical efficacy compared with clopidogrel (Plavix) in patients undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention, a phase II study presented here showed. (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)

(MedPage Today) -- Significantly increased levels of multiple sclerosis (MS) disease activity can be seen in MRI scans during the spring and summer months, researchers found. (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)

STOCKHOLM (MedPage Today) -- Men and women who participate in endurance competitive marathon events appear to develop some transient heart changes, but overall these activities do not seem to have long-term harm for the vast majority of individuals. (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)