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When assessing for orthostatic hypotension, lying supine rather than sitting before switching to a standing position better detects orthostatic symptoms and is more predictive of falls among older adults at high risk of falls, according to the STURDY* trial presented at Hypertension 2021.

Fondaparinux (FPX), when used at a reduced dose, seems better than low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) in the treatment of portal vein thrombosis as well as complete thrombosis, according to a recent study.

Use of extended-release metformin can lengthen gestation in women with preterm pre-eclampsia, providing proof of concept that treatment of preterm pre-eclampsia is possible, suggests a study. However, further research is warranted.

A recent study has shown that hospitalists provide quality of care similar to that given by gastroenterologists for patients hospitalized with decompensated cirrhosis.

Administering two doses of NVX-CoV2373 (Novavax) vaccine lowers the occurrence of virologically confirmed symptomatic mild, moderate, or severe COVID-19 in healthy adults, according to data from the 2019nCoV-302* study.