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Nicole Lou

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Nicole Lou

Nicole Lou is a reporter for 番茄社区, where she covers cardiology news and other developments in medicine. She is also a producer on the Anamnesis podcast team. Her work has previously appeared in TCTMD, Popular Science, Audubon Magazine, The Atlantic, and more. Nicole received her M.A. in science journalism from New York University鈥檚 Science, Health and Environmental Reporting Program and her B.A. in Spanish and biology from Williams College. She is based in New York City.

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Non-Validated BP Monitors Are a Global Problem

Thousands of device models don't meet international standards

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Certification Status Makes a Difference for Stroke Centers

Lower-level hospitals performing a "surprising" number of thrombectomies

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Evidence for Stroke Thrombectomy in Kids 'as Good as It Gets'

Expansion of EVT bolstered by population-based study from Australia

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DOACs Working Out for CVT Strokes So Far

Findings of ACTION-CVT provide some reassurance

ISC over a photo of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.

Tirofiban: A Questionable Addition to Stroke Thrombectomy

Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor inhibitor does show promise for one subgroup in randomized trial

ISC over a photo of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.

Intensive Dental Care on Shaky Footing for Cardiovascular Prevention

Stroke survivors fared similarly with regular treatment for gum disease

A computer rendering of stent delivery with collapsed balloon within a blood vessel clogged by cholesterol

DAPT De-Escalation Carves Out a Role After Heart Attack PCI

More to consider than standard versus short DAPT

A photo of a vial of Spikevax COVID vaccine and a syringe.

ACIP Embraces Spikevax Amid Serious Talk of Changing mRNA Dosing Interval

Would longer time between doses do the trick to reduce myocarditis risk?

STS over a photo of a surgeon performing a thoracic operation using a fiber optic head-light.

More Evidence for Prehab Before Cardiac Surgery

One center's initial experience suggests good perioperative results

STS over a photo of a surgeon performing a thoracic operation using a fiber optic head-light.

Adult Congenital Heart Surgery: Go for the Pediatric Specialists?

Study suggests worse outcomes at adult centers with expertise in other heart surgeries

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