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Behavioral counseling associated with reduced alcohol consumption in people with at-risk drinking
Brief counseling interventions are associated with improved behavioral outcomes for adults who engage in risky drinking, a study found.
TIA and minor stroke associated with disability at 90 days
A detailed prospective study of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) and minor stroke found 15% of patients were disabled at 90 days, even though most of them did not have a recurrent event.
MKSAP Quiz: abnormal liver chemistry tests
A 25-year-old man is evaluated after being turned down as a blood donor because of abnormal liver chemistry tests. The patient is healthy, takes no medications, does not smoke, and drinks alcohol socially. The review of systems, physical exam, vital signs and BMI are normal. What is the most appropriate diagnostic test for this patient?
Women with luminal A breast cancer have better short-term survival but long-term survival curves don't level off
Women with luminal A breast cancer have lower mortality rates than those with other subtypes but continue to see a decrease in survival after 10 years of follow-up, according to a new study of molecular tumor subtypes.
Restarting warfarin after GI bleeding associated with better outcomes
Patients previously on warfarin who don't resume the therapy soon after a gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding event may have a higher risk for thrombosis and death, according to a new study.
VTE risk appears to progressively increase as eGFR decreases and albumin-creatinine ratio increases
Even mild kidney disease is associated with an increase in risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), a new review found.
Reminder: Seasonal flu vaccine tool available
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' HealthMap Vaccine finder, a Web-based flu vaccine locator that helps physicians post their flu vaccine services, has been redesigned and is now available online.
Apply for the 2013 Health Policy Internship
Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 ACP Health Policy Internship program.
The September issue is online
The September issue of ACP Hospitalist is online and includes stories about factitious disorder, disputes with colleagues, allergic reactions and more.
Vote for your favorite entry
ACP InternistWeekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.