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New guidelines on valvular heart disease released

Cardiology experts released new updated guidelines on the management of valvular heart disease (VHD) last week.

Warfarin associated with better 1-year outcomes for patients with CKD who experience acute MI with afib

Giving warfarin to acute myocardial infarction (MI) patients with atrial fibrillation who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) was associated with better 1-year outcomes than not giving warfarin, a study found.

MKSAP Quiz: routine follow-up visit for diabetes and hyperlipidemia

A 59-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine follow-up visit. She was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia. She feels well. Medications are metformin, atorvastatin, and aspirin. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?

Radical prostatectomy may offer advantages over watchful waiting

Men with prostate cancer may survive longer with radical prostatectomy than watchful waiting, especially if they are younger than 65 years of age at diagnosis, a study suggested.

Surgery performs better than radiotherapy for non-metastatic prostate cancer

Surgery was associated with better survival than radiotherapy in men with non-metastatic prostate cancer, according to a large observational study with follow-up as long as 15 years.

European societies release guideline on diagnosis, treatment of hyponatremia

Three European societies recently released a clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of hyponatremia.

New tool available for integrating primary care and public health

A new tool to integrate primary care and public health called “A Practical Playbook: Public Health & Primary Care Together” is now available online.

College Master, Fellow receive Heinz Awards

A College Master and a College Fellow were recently named recipients of the 19th Heinz Awards.

Correction to a previous issue

An item in last week's ACP InternistWeekly required correction.

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