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AHA statement designates optimal triglyceride levels
The American Heart Association has defined the optimal upper limit for fasting triglycerides as 100 mg/dL, while elevated levels are still defined as 150 mg/dL or higher, according to a new scientific statement.
New Alzheimer's guidelines redefine stages, set biomarkers for future research
New guidelines on Alzheimer's disease describe new stages, including a pre-clinical stage, and suggest new biomarkers for research purposes.
MKSAP Quiz: severe knee pain and swelling
A 78-year-old man with a 15-year history of osteoarthritis is evaluated for severe pain and swelling of the left knee of 4 days' duration. What is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
Drospirenone contraceptives associated with more VTE
Oral contraceptives containing drospirenone are associated with a higher risk of venous thromboembolism than those with levonorgestrel, according to two new studies.
Beta-blocker use after hospital discharge appears beneficial in severe acute heart failure
Patients with severe acute heart failure appear to benefit from beta-blocker therapy after hospital discharge, a new study reports.
Opioid manufacturers told to develop physician, patient education
As part of a new federal effort to reduce prescription drug abuse in the U.S., the FDA will begin requiring a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for all extended-release and long-acting opioid medications.
Winner announced in ACP's Recruit-a-Colleague Program
Everard N. Barton, FACP, of Mona Kingston, Jamaica, has been selected as the winner in the 2010-2011 Recruit-a-Colleague Program grand prize drawing for a trip to Internal Medicine 2012 in New Orleans, La.
ICD-10/version 5010 readiness assessment available
ACP is making available to its members a readiness assessment tool developed by CMS to gauge the health care industry's awareness of, and preparation for, the transition to ICD-10 and version 5010.
Put words in our mouth
ACP InternistWeekly 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.