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Diabetes drugs associated with a lower rate of asthma attacks
The associations between asthma and metformin and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists were found regardless of glycemic control, weight, or asthma type.
Endometriosis linked with increased risk of premature death
Data from the Nurses' Health Study showed that patients with endometriosis and uterine fibroids had greater long-term risk of premature mortality, driven primarily by malignant neoplasm of gynecological organs.
MKSAP Quiz: Treatment of deep venous thrombosis
A 55-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department for right leg swelling and is diagnosed with a proximal deep venous thrombosis. Medical history is significant for end-stage kidney disease for which she is undergoing hemodialysis. What is the most appropriate anticoagulation treatment?
Intensive BP control improved outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes, trial finds
A composite of nonfatal stroke, nonfatal myocardial infarction, treatment or hospitalization for heart failure, or death from cardiovascular causes was significantly lower among patients treated to a blood pressure (BP) target of less than 120 mm Hg versus one of 140 mm Hg.
Article, podcast discuss medical school students, career choices, and challenges
Janet Jokela, MD, MPH, MACP, talks about finding career fulfillment in her latest column and podcast on KevinMD.
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.