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Depression risk lower with GLP-1 receptor agonists than DPP-4 inhibitors, target trial finds
Older patients with type 2 diabetes taking glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists had a modestly decreased risk for incident depression compared with those on dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, but no difference was found compared to sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, according to the target trial emulation study.
At-home comprehensive geriatric assessments reduced hospital admissions
Comprehensive geriatric assessments delivered by a multidisciplinary team also resulted in better functional status among community-dwelling older adults than usual care, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for episodes of headaches
A 25-year-old patient is evaluated for episodes of headache that have become more frequent over the past three years, which the patient attributes to increased stress after starting graduate school. Following a physical exam and other findings, what is the most likely diagnosis?
Adding heart failure to chronic kidney disease affects transition to dialysis
Patients with heart failure in addition to chronic kidney disease were more likely to have dialysis initiated in the hospital and to receive it by a central venous catheter than those without heart failure, a study found.
Register for the welcome reception at ACP's Internal Medicine Meeting 2025
Tickets are now available for this event to network and enjoy drinks, appetizers, a live DJ, and dancing on Thursday, April 3, in New Orleans.
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.