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Lung cancer screening led to more downstream procedures, complications in practice than in research
In clinical practice, 31.9% of patients screened for lung cancer underwent downstream imaging and 2.8% had downstream procedures. Those undergoing invasive procedures after abnormal findings had a 30.6% complication rate, compared to 17.7% in the National Lung Screening Trial.
Study of DAPT after TIA or minor stroke finds high-risk subgroup benefits more, has higher bleeding rates
The absolute but not the relative efficacy of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) over aspirin varied by stroke risk among patients who had already had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor ischemic stroke.
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of widespread joint, muscle pain
A 37-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of widespread joint and muscle pain, fatigue, poor sleep, and difficulty focusing. Following a physical exam and lab tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
Study finds no link between elective surgery and dementia risk in seniors
Patients older than age 65 years who underwent elective surgeries had a 4.6% rate of incident dementia within five years, compared to 6.9% in matched controls who consulted with a surgeon but did not undergo surgery, a Canadian study found.
‘Annals: Spotlight on 2023’ collection and video now available
The collection includes must-read articles on firearms, obesity, COVID-19, and more.
Put words in our mouth
I.M. Matters Weekly from ACP 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.