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Drug may lower flu transmission among households, industry trial finds
Baloxavir reduced the rate of laboratory-confirmed influenza in household contacts of flu patients, but the difference in symptomatic flu cases was not significantly better compared to placebo, a phase 3b trial found.
Military sexual trauma linked with later suicide attempts, death by suicide or overdose
Incidence of any suicide attempt was 12 percentage points higher for men who experienced military sexual trauma than men who did not; for women, incidence of any suicide attempt increased by 6 percentage points among those who had experienced military sexual trauma, an analysis of more than five million veterans ages 50 years and older found.
MKSAP Quiz: 3-week history of fever, dyspnea on exertion
A 41-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-week history of fever, dyspnea on exertion, and dry cough. These symptoms have persisted despite an initial empiric course of amoxicillin; additionally, levofloxacin was initiated 4 days ago without improvement. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
Opioid dose escalation, rapid tapering associated with all-cause mortality in older patients
Overdose and opioid use disorder risk were reduced in patients who underwent rapid tapering of long-term opioid therapy for chronic noncancer pain, but their risk of all-cause mortality was higher than patients who stayed on a steady dose.
New ACP paper advises on how to be effective advocates through collective action
The paper discusses the growing frustration among patients and physicians regarding the U.S. health care system and explores collective action as a means of rectifying the health care environment.
Correction to “Drug Reactions a Risk with NOAC Treatment for Afib”
An article in the April 22 issue required correction.
Put words in our mouth
I.M. Matters Weekly from ACP wants readers to create captions for our new cartoon and help choose the winner. Pen the winning caption and win a $50 gift certificate good toward any ACP product, program, or service.