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Statins safe, offer benefits even in very old patients
Reductions in cardiovascular disease (CVD) after statin therapy were seen in patients up to ages 85 years or older without increasing risks for severe adverse effects.
Hypoglycemia associated with food insecurity in older adults with diabetes
A survey of older adults with type 2 diabetes taking insulin or sulfonylureas found that both economic and physical food insecurity were related to increased risk for severe hypoglycemic events.
MKSAP Quiz: Leg swelling, pain of 1 week's duration
A 48-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department for right leg swelling and pain of 1 week's duration. She reports no recent surgery, injuries, periods of immobility, or long airplane flights. Following a physical exam and ultrasound, what is the most appropriate management?
PPIs associated with decreased bone health in some patients with rheumatic disease
Among patients with rheumatic disease taking glucocorticoids at a dose of more than 7.5 mg of prednisone equivalent per day, concurrent proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) use was linked to lower bone mineral density at the spine and femoral neck, a cross-sectional study found.
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host forum on medications for type 2 diabetes
A full recording of "Pharmacologic Management of Type 2 Diabetes" is available for replay.
New Physician to Physician Conversations video available on YouTube
"Managing COVID-19 in the Outpatient Setting" offers tips on best practices for physicians.
And the winner is …
I.M. Matters Weekly from ACP 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.