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DOACs show better safety, effectiveness than warfarin in patients with valvular afib
As a class, direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) were associated with lower risk for ischemic stroke or systemic embolism and major bleeding events than warfarin, and results were consistent for apixaban and rivaroxaban.
Answers and even more questions on COVID-19 vaccines
In a fourth forum from ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine, infectious disease experts Carlos del Rio, MD, FACP, Paul Sax, MD, and Deborah Cotton, MD, MPH, FACP, discussed COVID-19 vaccines and their implementation, as well as other aspects of the pandemic response.
MKSAP Quiz: Dark spot on lower lip
A 30-year-old woman is evaluated for a dark spot on the lower lip for several months' duration. Medical history is unremarkable, and she takes no medications. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
Nondrug therapies outperformed drugs for depression symptoms in dementia, review finds
Massage and touch therapy, cognitive stimulation combined with a cholinesterase inhibitor, and cognitive stimulation combined with exercise and social interaction were more efficacious for symptoms of depression in people with dementia and without a diagnosis of a major depressive disorder.
Register by April 8 for ACP's new virtual POCUS mentorship training program
The live virtual course provides internists the opportunity to continue their learning and hone skills in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) with personalized, longitudinal training starting in May.
ACP Members invited to send advance questions for plenary speakers
Speakers Kimberly Manning, MD, FACP, and Rana Awdish, MD, FACP, will answer questions submitted by registered attendees of Internal Medicine Meeting 2021: Virtual Experience.
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.