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Large-scale hypertension program nearly doubled rates of control

A multifaceted hypertension control program applied across a large health care system improved hypertension control compared to state and national averages, a study found.

New score predicts dementia risk for type 2 diabetics

A dementia risk score specific to patients with type 2 diabetes was derived and validated by a recent study.

MKSAP Quiz: follow-up visit for nephrolithiasis

A 54-year-old man is evaluated during a follow-up visit for five previous episodes of nephrolithiasis. Two of these stones were composed primarily of uric acid. After his third episode, potassium citrate was initiated. Medical history is notable for type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?

Current cholesterol cutpoints may be inaccurate in high-risk patients, study finds

Current guideline-based treatment cutpoints using non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) may not be accurate for risk stratification and lipid-lowering therapy, especially in high-risk patients, according to a new study.

Many patients don't understand discharge summaries

A week after hospital discharge, even patients who claim to have understood their discharge summaries often have difficulty describing their diagnosis and follow-up plan, a recent study found.

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