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Myocardial Fibrosis Tied to Ventricular Arrhythmias
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The results of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, but few symptoms, indicate that myocardial fibrosis is associated with ventricular tachyarrhythmias, researchers report in the April 8th issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Reuters Health Information
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Most Young Children in US Still Not Receiving Influenza Vaccine
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Although influenza vaccination has been recommended since 2004 for all children 6 to 23 months of age, more than 75% are still not receiving full vaccination, according to findings in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report for October 2. Reuters Health Information
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Neurology Research Round-up: The Best of AAN 2009
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Important studies presented include cladribine, fingolimod, and pulsed oral steroids for multiple sclerosis; mitoxantrone for MS increases leukemia risk more than previously thought; a study of traumatic brain injury in veterans; reassuring news about pregnancy in epilepsy; and an analysis of SPARCL trial results showing the more stroke risk-factor reductions, the better. Medscape Medical News
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