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Mortality higher after two days off from dialysis
Longer intervals between hemodialysis sessions are associated with higher mortality and hospital admissions, a new study found.
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole plus spironolactone may increase hyperkalemia risk in elderly
Elderly patients taking spironolactone and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole may be at increased risk for hospitalization due to hyperkalemia, according to a new study.
MKSAP Quiz: sudden loss of vision in one eye
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 75-year-old woman with sudden loss of vision in one eye.
Model predicts erectile function after prostate cancer
Researchers have developed a new model to predict the risk of erectile dysfunction for men undergoing prostate cancer treatment.
Prostate biopsy complications rising with a high rate of post-procedure hospitalizations
Prostate biopsy was associated with a 6.9% hospitalization rate within 30 days, compared to a 2.9% hospitalization rate among a control group of men who did not have a biopsy, researchers found.
Antiepileptic drugs associated with sevenfold drop in sudden, unexpected deaths
Treatment with adjunctive antiepileptic drugs at efficacious doses may reduce sudden unexpected death in epilepsy by more than seven times compared with placebo in patients with previously uncontrolled seizures.
Outpatient stroke prevention clinics may be as effective as organized inpatient care
Outpatient stroke prevention clinics may be as effective as organized inpatient care in patients who have had an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack, according to a new study.
Free technical assistance available for new Guided Care model
Free tools are available for Guided Care, a new model of primary care for older adults with chronic conditions and complex health needs that is designed to improve quality of care and efficient resource use.
ACP's Center for Ethics and Professionalism receives grant to advance professionalism
ACP's Center for Ethics and Professionalism has been awarded a grant from the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation for the advancement of professionalism among practicing physicians.
And the winner is …
ACP InternistWeekly has tallied the voting from its latest cartoon contest, where readers are invited to match wits against their peers to provide the most original and amusing caption.