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IDSA guidelines call for accurate diagnoses, fewer antibiotics for skin and soft-tissue infections

Skin and soft-tissue infections, even those caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, are often minor and either heal on their own or can be easily treated without antibiotics, according to updated practice guidelines.

Beta-blockers before CABG not associated with better outcomes

Use of beta-blockers in patients who have not had a recent heart attack but are undergoing nonemergency coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery was not associated with better outcomes, a study found.

MKSAP Quiz: Progressive exertional leg discomfort

This week's quiz asks readers to determine the best diagnostic testing for a 68-year-old woman assessed for a 6-month history of progressive exertional leg discomfort, described as a “heaviness” involving both calves.

Calcium and vitamin D supplementation associated with hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria in postmenopausal women

Postmenopausal women who take calcium and vitamin D supplements may be at higher risk for hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria, according to a new study.

New guideline released on pharmacologic therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension in adults

A new guideline was released last week on pharmacologic therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension in adults.

REMS no longer required to prescribe rosiglitazone

The requirement for prescribers of rosiglitazone to enroll in a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program has been eliminated by the FDA.

And the winner is …

ACP InternistWeekly has tallied the voting from its latest cartoon contest, where readers are invited to match wits against their peers to provide the most original and amusing caption.