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Statins may reduce MI, stroke risk in elderly patients without established CVD
Statins may reduce risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke in elderly patients without established cardiovascular disease (CVD), but they don't appear to affect short-term survival, according to a new meta-analysis.
Study suggests use of ultrasound criteria may reduce unnecessary thyroid biopsies
Certain characteristics of thyroid nodules, obtainable by ultrasound, could be used to predict the risk of thyroid cancer and reduce unnecessary biopsies, according to a recent study.
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of severe fatigue
A 47-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-month history of severe fatigue in the afternoon that is often disabling. The patient has a 15-year history of multiple sclerosis. She describes no problems with her sleep, and her partner reports no unusual movements or apnea spells. In the morning, she feels well rested. Physical and neurologic examination findings, including vital signs, are normal. Following lab results, what is the most appropriate treatment of her fatigue?
Study of dabigatran with mechanical heart valves halted due to excess complications
Dabigatran caused more thromboembolic and bleeding complications than warfarin in patients with mechanical heart valves, according to a study that was prematurely halted as a result.
Oral anticoagulants and antiplatelets compared for risk of recurrent VTE, major bleeds
All oral anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents reduced recurrence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared with placebo, with aspirin reducing risk the least and vitamin K antagonists reducing it the most, a meta-analysis found.
Register now for successful PQRS participation
A new online registration tool, the Physician Value-Physician Quality Reporting System (PV-PQRS) Registration System, is available now for practices registering for the group practice reporting option (GPRO) for the PQRS and value-based payment (VBP) modifier programs.
CDC launches digital library
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently launched CDC Stacks, a free digital library of scientific CDC publications.
The September issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox
The September issue of ACP Internist is online and features stories about vaccine recommendations, dismissing patients and communicating with patients about cancer.
Put words in our mouth
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