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High body fat percentage, low BMI both independent indicators of increased mortality risk, study finds
The observational study of adults 40 years of age and older who were referred for bone mineral density testing evaluated the association between body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage and mortality. BMI and body fat percentage were examined separately and together.
Medical therapy often not tried before ICDs in heart failure patients
Results of a trial suggest that at least some patients with heart failure are receiving ICDs needlessly and highlight the treatment gap between real-world management of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and opportunities to improve care.
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation 4 months after a stroke
A 77-year-old woman is evaluated 4 months following a left middle cerebral artery ischemic stroke. The severity of her stroke required prolonged initial hospitalization and a 3-month stay in a rehabilitation center before returning home. Residual deficits include dense right-sided hemiparesis and dysphagia requiring oral feeding with thickened liquids. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely cause of this patient's decreased serum creatinine level?
ACP and The Wellness Network partner to deliver new patient education
ACP members will have access to the Patient Channel library of over 107 disease and medication management, wellness, and patient safety videos that can be viewed by patients during an office visit or at home.
Oral fluoroquinolones may not be associated with increased arrhythmia risk
Researchers detected a significant difference according to age group, but no statistically significant differences in rate ratios in subanalyses of underlying cardiovascular disease, co-treatment with drugs known to increase the risk of torsades de points, country of residence, or sex or across levels of arrhythmia risk score.
Pros and cons of performance measurements
In his latest column at KevinMD.com, ACP's Yul Ejnes, MD, MACP, looks at the good and the bad of clinical metrics and performance measurements and what needs to change.
Vote for your favorite entry
ACP Internist Weekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.