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High-dose statins associated with more diabetes risk
Higher-dose statin therapy increased patients' risk of developing diabetes more than moderate-dose regimens, a new meta-analysis found.
ACOG guidelines encourage use of IUDs, implants
Intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants are the most effective forms of reversible contraception available and are safe for almost all women, according to new guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
MKSAP Quiz: a 5-day history of knee pain and swelling
A 69-year-old woman is evaluated for a 5-day history of pain and swelling in the right knee that developed after a prolonged period of gardening in her backyard. This week's MKSAP question asks readers to determine the most likely diagnosis.
Tool helps estimate heart failure patients' risk for low quality of life
Researchers have designed a simple tool to help recognize heart failure patients who, at the time of hospital discharge, are at high risk for death or a persistently unfavorable quality of life.
43% of ischemic stroke patients discharged with high blood pressure
Forty-three percent of patients hospitalized with acute ischemic stroke were discharged with elevated blood pressure, and 33% had uncontrolled blood pressure six months later, a new analysis found.
Warning about varenicline in patients with CVD
A warning will be added to smoking cessation aid varenicline (Chantix) to indicate that the drug may be associated with a small increased risk of certain cardiovascular adverse events in patients who have cardiovascular disease, the FDA announced last week.
ACP's John Tooker, MACP, blogs at KevinMD
John Tooker, MACP, ACP's associate executive vice president, continues his monthly column at KevinMD.com, one of the Web's most influential medical blogs.
Global health course featuring ACP leadership and policy in Italy this summer
ACP members are invited to participate in the European Genetics Foundation's summer course in Comparative Health: The Reforms of the Health Care Systems in a Globalized World, co-directed by ACP's associate executive vice president John Tooker, MACP, MBA, and featuring an array of international speakers.
ACP launches interactive benefit guide for members
ACP last week launched the Interactive Benefit Guide, a new tool to present the benefits of ACP membership.
Put words in our mouth
ACP InternistWeekly 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.