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Denosumab associated with hypocalcemia requiring treatment in patients with advanced CKD
The risk of hypocalcemia requiring ED or hospital care in patients taking denosumab appeared to increase with worsening chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage, with dialysis dependence, and with CKD-mineral and bone disorder, an analysis found.
Beta-blockers associated with worse outcomes in new PAH
Death or hospitalization due to right-heart failure or syncope was more likely in patients who received beta-blockers after a new pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) diagnosis, especially if they had no cardiovascular comorbidities, a retrospective Polish study found.
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of vaginal discharge, itching
A 46-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-week history of vaginal discharge and itching. She reports no other vaginal or urinary symptoms. She is sexually active with one male partner. She has a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device for contraception. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment?
Co-locating postpartum primary care with pediatrics increased timely uptake of care
New mothers who participated in a dedicated postpartum primary care clinic intervention were more likely to have a visit at four to 12 weeks postpartum than those who received usual care, and 97% of intervention patients had a primary care visit in the first year postpartum compared to 19% with usual care.
ACP offers upcoming webinars on health policy, health care mergers
Topics covered will include health policy at the federal and state level and five things to consider in a merger.
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.