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Statin discontinuation is common but may have no clinical basis, study indicates
Many patients discontinue statins because of reported adverse events, but most can tolerate the drugs long-term if therapy is restarted, according to a new study.
Higher Framingham scores predict cognitive decline
The Framingham risk scores predicted cognitive decline in late middle age slightly more accurately than a score specifically designed to predict dementia in a recent study.
MKSAP Quiz: Asthma exacerbation in a 35-year-old woman
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 35-year-old woman who presents to an urgent care center for an acute exacerbation of asthma.
Macrolide antibiotics reduce exacerbations but increase antimicrobial resistance in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
The macrolide antibiotics erythromycin and azithromycin each appear to reduce exacerbations in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis but may also lead to increased antimicrobial resistance, according to two new studies in the March 27 Journal of the American Medical Association.
Score can predict readmission risk
A prediction score can identify before discharge the likelihood of a potentially avoidable 30-day readmission, a new study suggests.
ICD-10 summit to be held in April
The American Health Information Management Association's 2013 ICD-10 CM/PCS and Computer-Assisted Coding Summit will be held April 22-24 at the Hilton Baltimore in Maryland.
ACP and MGMA-ACMPE collaborate on online cost survey
ACP members have a unique opportunity to participate in a new, abbreviated cost survey developed by ACP and MGMA-ACMPE.
ACP Annual Business Meeting to be held
All members are encouraged to attend ACP's Annual Business Meeting to be held during Internal Medicine 2013.
ACP website features new online policy library and redesigned advocacy section
ACP has redesigned the advocacy section of its website to make it easier to view and find content about ACP's advocacy and public policy efforts.
The April issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox
The April issue of ACP Internist features stories on pulmonary hypertension, work-life balance 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.