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Lower-dose statins plus combination therapies may be an alternative for patients intolerant of or unresponsive to high-dose statins
Clinicians could cautiously consider using a lower-intensity statin combined with a bile acid sequestrant or ezetimibe for high-risk patients intolerant of or unresponsive to statins, a meta-analysis found.
More MIs in men 90 days after starting testosterone therapy, study finds
Receiving a prescription for testosterone therapy was associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI) in the next 90 days, a recent study found.
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation of chronic fatigue syndrome
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated following a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. She has a several-year history of chronic disabling fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, muscle and joint pain, and headache. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management for this patient's symptoms?
Intensive BP and cholesterol treatment didn't affect cognitive decline after 40 months
In patients with type 2 diabetes, intensive control of blood pressure and cholesterol did not protect against cognitive decline, a recent study found.
Pharmacy chain announces it will no longer sell tobacco products
CVS Caremark announced last week that it would begin to phase out sales of tobacco products in its stores.
Low-dose opioids may safely reduce breathlessness in severe COPD
Lower doses of opioids do not appear to increase hospital admissions or death in patients with very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and may safely reduce symptoms, according to a new study.
New rule gives patients access to lab test reports
Under a new rule issued last week by the Department of Health and Human Services, patients will have the right to access their medical lab reports directly from the lab that performed the testing, without having to go through the physician who ordered the test.
Reminder: 2014 Annual HIMSS Conference to be held Feb. 23-27
The 2014 Annual Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference and Exhibition will be held in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 23-27, 2014, at the Orange County Convention Center.
Don't miss upcoming deadlines for PQRS
Deadlines for data submission for the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) are fast approaching.
Vote for your favorite entry
ACP InternistWeekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.