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Atrial fibrillation rates rose even more than predicted
There may have been 10.55 million U.S. adults diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) in 2019, exceeding predictions from previous decades, according to an analysis of all patients treated in California.
Model including hepatitis B viral load accurately predicts HCC risk in untreated patients
Researchers developed and externally validated a model for predicting hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) risk in noncirrhotic adult patients who had chronic hepatitis B but would not meet current criteria for antiviral treatment in a study in Taiwan, Korea, and Hong Kong.
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up visit for hypertension
A 52-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit for hypertension. Losartan and chlorthalidone were started 1 month ago. She adheres to her medication regimen and low sodium diet. She has no other medical problems and takes no other medications. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate additional treatment?
Poststroke patients with cognitive impairment at increased risk for recurrent stroke, death
Poststroke neurocognitive assessments may identify patients at a higher risk for sequelae who may require more aggressive interventions, according to the authors of a recent meta-analysis of ischemic stroke studies.
ACP recognizes National Physician Suicide Awareness Day on Sept. 17
ACP offers resources to address the root causes of physician well-being, including the Physician Well-being and Professional Fulfillment Initiative and the I.M. Emotional Support Hub.
Update your registration on National Voter Registration Day
ACP has developed a Voter Registration and Equitable Access to Elections Toolkit and partnered with Vot-ER to offer members a free voter registration badge.
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.