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Endogenous sex hormone levels associated with CVD in postmenopausal women

Researchers used data from women participating in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) who did not have cardiovascular disease and had levels of testosterone, estradiol, dehydroepiandrosterone, and sex hormone binding globulin measured at baseline.

ACP calls for policies supporting women, families while improving health outcomes

Issues include paid family and medical leave, domestic violence, sexual abuse and harassment, participation in clinical trials, coverage for health care services available only to women, and policy barriers to accessing reproductive health services.

MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for sleep apnea

A 52-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up after being diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea 8 weeks ago. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) was prescribed based on a titration during in-laboratory polysomnography. He notes some improvement in his sleep with CPAP, but he still feels drowsy during the day. Following a physical exam, cardiopulmonary exam, and neurologic exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management to address this patient's continued drowsiness?

Guideline recommends colorectal cancer screening starting at age 45

Adults should be screened with either a high-sensitivity stool-based test or a structural (visual) examination, depending on patient preference and test availability, the guideline said.

CDC issues reminder on appropriate use of recombinant zoster vaccine

Early monitoring suggests that clinicians are confusing the administration and storage requirements of the older live attenuated virus vaccine with the recently approved recombinant zoster vaccine, the agency said.

ACP launches Startup Advisors Network to connect digital health startups to experienced ACP members

ACP will work with incubators, digital health accelerators, and startup advisors to identify startups to join the network.

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