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Prescription NSAIDs associated with heart failure risk, study finds
A 19% increased risk for hospital admission for heart failure was found to be associated with any use of NSAIDs in the preceding 14 days versus past use of any NSAIDs. Diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin, ketorolac, naproxen, nimesulide, piroxicam, etoricoxib, and rofecoxib were associated with increased risk for hospital admission.
Depression may be an adverse effect of hormonal contraceptive use, study suggests
Antidepressant use and first diagnosis of depression peaked 6 months after starting hormonal contraceptives, and decreased with women's age for the most commonly used products.
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for progressive left knee pain
A 34-year-old man is evaluated for progressive left knee pain. The pain causes difficulty with his work as a mail carrier, particularly when walking. His occupation does not require repetitive bending. He played football in college and experienced left knee trauma during sports participation; he underwent left meniscectomy and stopped playing sports. His mother has osteoarthritis of the hands that developed at age 65 years. Following a physical exam and radiographs, what is the most likely cause of this patient's left knee osteoarthritis?
Combination of interventions may combat physician burnout
Although no specific physician burnout interventions have been shown to be better than others, individual-focused interventions and structural or organizational ones are probably necessary.
Register now for ACP's National Abstract Competition
The deadlines to submit an abstract for both the 2017 Resident/Fellow Members and Medical Students Members abstract competitions have changed. Interested participants should log in to the ACP Abstracts Portal using their ACP username and password.
Confused about MACRA? You're not alone
ACP has resources that can help you prepare for MACRA both now and after the final rule from CMS is issued.
And the winner is …
ACP Internist Weekly has tallied the voting from its latest cartoon contest, where readers are invited to match wits against their peers to provide the most original and amusing caption.