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ADA recommendations increase blood pressure target to below 140 mm Hg systolic in diabetic patients
A higher maximum systolic blood pressure target for diabetics is one of the most significant changes in the American Diabetes Association's 2013 Standards of Medical Care.
Quadruple dose of influenza vaccine may offer HIV patients better protection
HIV-infected patients who received a quadruple dose of seasonal influenza vaccine had a higher antibody response and greater seroconversion rate than did those who received a standard dose, with similar rates of adverse events, a study found.
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up of ulcerative colitis
A 38-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. He was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 10 years ago and is currently asymptomatic. His last colonoscopy, performed at the time of diagnosis, showed mildly active extensive colitis extending to the hepatic flexure. Physical and abdominal examinations are normal. What is the most appropriate colonoscopy interval for this patient?
Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics provide slight benefit in insomnia
Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics help adults with insomnia fall asleep slightly sooner, a new meta-analysis found.
More restrictive blood transfusion rates may be better for upper GI bleeds
A blood transfusion threshold of 7 g/dL of hemoglobin significantly improved outcomes in patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding compared to 9 g/dL, a study found.
Adding antiplatelet agents to dabigatran, warfarin elevates major bleeding risk
The risk of major bleeding is increased when antiplatelet drugs are added to either dabigatran or warfarin, a new subgroup analysis confirmed.
2nd annual Business of Medicine Summit to be held Feb. 23-24
The Jefferson School of Population Health and the Institute for Continuing Healthcare Education are sponsoring the second annual Business of Medicine Summit: Healthy Practice, Healthy Patients, on Feb. 23-24.
Medicaid's increased primary care payments take effect
Primary care and related subspecialty physicians participating in their state's Medicaid program will receive enhanced payments for designated services beginning in 2013.
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