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Online symptom checkers lacked diagnostic and triage accuracy in simulated cases
The symptom checkers varied in provision of appropriate triage advice from 78% to 33%, and varied in accurate diagnosis, with the best sites listing the correct diagnosis first about 50% of the time and the least accurate diagnosing correctly 5% to 20% of the time.
Extended anticoagulant treatment prevents recurrent VTE after first unprovoked PE
An additional 18 months of warfarin treatment in patients with first unprovoked PE improves outcomes versus placebo, although the improvement was not sustained after anticoagulant treatment was discontinued.
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluating a 1-year history of loose stools
A 67-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of loose stools. She reports approximately four episodes per day without abdominal pain. She has not had nausea, vomiting, weight loss, bright red blood per rectum, or melena. After a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
New warnings required for nonaspirin NSAIDs
The agency is also requesting that these changes be made to the labels of over-the-counter nonaspirin NSAIDs.
Diabetes Collaborative Registry seeks primary care participants
The first 10 practices to sign up for the Diabetes Collaborative Registry will also have the opportunity to earn up to $2,500 for their practices.
Practice models may change, but relationships with patients endure
A columnist looks at the importance and delight of developing good relationships with patients.
Put words in our mouth
ACP Internist Weekly wants readers to create captions for our new cartoon and help choose the winner. Pen the winning caption and win a $50 gift certificate good toward any ACP product, program, or service.