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Internal Medicine Alert – September 15, 2014
September 15, 2014
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Mental Stress-Induced Myocardial Ischemia in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
In a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies examining the association between mental stress-induced myocardial ischemia (MSIMI) and adverse outcome events in patients with stable CAD, all existing investigations point to an approximate doubling of cardiovascular risk in patients with MSIMI. -
New Recommendations for HIV Testing
Detecting HIV early creates opportunity for treatment and reduces transmission risk. -
Is the Routine Pelvic Exam Obsolete?
The American College of Physicians recommends against performing screening pelvic examination in asymptomatic, nonpregnant, adult women. -
Pharmacology Update - Suvorexant Tablets (Belsomra ®)
The first in a new class of orexin receptor antagonists has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of insomnia. Orexins are hypothalamic neuropeptides that appear to have a role in maintaining wakefulness. -
Clinical Briefs by Louis Kuritzky, MD
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ECG Review