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Journal of the American College of Cardiology)
Stroke survivors trying to regain arm function in rehabilitation found incremental improvement with vagus nerve stimulation in the VNS-REHAB trial. (
The Lancet)
The American College of Physicians released a guideline on the use of point-of-care ultrasound for patients with acute dyspnea.
A theory posits that dual SGLT1 and SGLT2 inhibition could improve cardiovascular outcomes for people with diabetes. (
Circulation)
Philips Stellarex paclitaxel drug-coated balloon did not increase deaths at 5 years over percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in a 600-patient meta-analysis supporting its safety.
Clotting drug tranexamic acid did not raise complication rates for high-risk patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries. (
No Time to Lose: Solutions to Increase COVID-19 Vaccinations in the States
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing on COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration.
Find more details here.
Wednesday, February 3
Road to Recovery – Ramping Up COVID-19 Vaccines, Testing, and Medical Supply Chain
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health will hold a hearing on the federal government’s handling of COVID-19 vaccine development, testing and the medical supply chain.
Find more details here.
Congress
Rep. Underwood Reintroduces Bill Enhancing ACA Credits
On Jan. 19, Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) reintroduced legislation to expand and enhance the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) tax credits, also included in President Biden’s health reform agenda. The Health Care Affordability Act of 2021 would increase the generosity of the existing tax credits for consumers earning up to 400 percent of