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ACE inhibitors may be better than other antihypertensives for diabetes patients
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors were found to possibly improve outcomes for patients with diabetes more than other antihypertensives, a recent meta-analysis found.
Score may determine when patients should seek treatment for strep throat
A score to diagnose group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis that can be calculated by patients at home could save hundreds of thousands of visits annually by identifying the need for testing or treatment, a study found.
MKSAP Quiz: 10-year history of hot flushes
A 61-year-old woman is evaluated for hot flushes, which have been persistent for the last 10 years. They occur at least 7 times per day, last for approximately 60 seconds, and are associated with severe sweating, palpitations, and occasional nausea. She is awakened several times per night. Following a review of medicines and herbal supplements, taking her medical history, and a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
Hospitalists no more prone to burnout than outpatient doctors, analysis finds
The common belief that hospitalists are more likely to experience burnout than outpatient physicians doesn't appear to be true, a new meta-analysis suggests.
Short-term dual antiplatelet therapy noninferior to long-term after drug-eluting stent placement
Three months of dual antiplatelet therapy after placement of a drug-eluting stent was noninferior to 12 months of therapy, according to a new study.
AHA scientific statement targets atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
The American Heart Association recently issued a statement on secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in the elderly.
New ethics case study offers guidance on care of cognitively impaired patients
Preventive Health Screening, Ethics, and the Cognitively Impaired Patient is a new ACP ethics case study available online for CME credit.
Ethical duties in “Talking with Patients about Other Clinicians' Errors”
A recent New England Journal of Medicine Sounding Board article examined clinicians' ethical duty to address others' medical errors with patients and examines possible solutions for both physicians and institutions.
Physicians can earn CME online with ACP Clinical Shorts
ACP Clinical Shorts are short educational videos that clinicians can order to earn CME using their computers or mobile devices. Subscribers to ACP Clinical Shorts will receive one year of unlimited access to 28 videos.
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