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Intensive blood pressure lowering may not induce true kidney disease
The findings can help improve understanding of the significance of creatinine elevations observed during hypertension therapy.
Expert panel offers guideline on diagnosis of pertussis
The American College of Chest Physicians' panel found four clinical features sufficiently predictive to help rule in or out pertussis in adults: paroxysmal cough, post-tussive vomiting, inspiratory whoop, and absence of fever.
MKSAP Quiz: Recently worsening joint symptoms
A 49-year-old woman is evaluated for recently worsening joint symptoms. She has a 13-year history of Crohn disease characterized by four to six stools daily and mild crampy abdominal pain. She also has a 1-year history of arthritis. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate long-term treatment?
Risk of ischemic stroke may be higher in afib patients on newer anticoagulants vs. on warfarin
The increase in stroke risk was particularly high among patients taking apixaban and dabigatran, whereas the results for rivaroxaban and edoxaban were more ambiguous.
Join ACP Startup Advisors Network to get involved with digital health innovation
The Startup Advisors Network is a free service that matches digital health startups with experienced ACP physicians.
Policy, patients, payments, and paperwork in new Curbsiders episode
ACP has partnered with The Curbsiders, a podcast focusing on internal medicine-related topics, to launch a CME-accredited series.
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ACP Internist Weekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.