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Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Incident Diabetes
Severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a 30% increase in risk of incident diabetes, controlling for multiple relevant confounders. -
For Seniors, Regular Exercise Provides Disability Benefits
In a study of vulnerable elderly population at risk for disability, a structured, moderate-intensity physical activity program compared with a health education program significantly reduced major mobility disability. -
Perioperative Use of Aspirin in Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery
Administration of aspirin before surgery and throughout the early postsurgical period had no significant effect on the rate of composite of death or nonfatal myocardial infarction but did increase the risk of major bleeding. -
Internal Medicine Alert - Full November 15, 2014 Issue in PDF
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Primary Nonadherence to Prescription Drugs Widespread
In a study of primary care patients, primary nonadherence was found to be common and may be improved by eliminating cost barriers as well as more frequent physician visits. -
Who Should be Referred for Advanced Heart Failure Care?
The authors concluded that more than one of five simple risk factors for death would be an indication to explore advanced therapies in systolic HF patients < 80 years of age. -
ECG Review: Is the Q Wave and T Inversion Normal?
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Clinical Briefs
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ECG Review: A Young Adult with 'Skips' and AV block?
The simultaneously recorded 2-lead rhythm strip in the Figure was obtained from a young adult feeling skips. What is the rhythm? Is there intermittent AV block? -
Internal Medicine Alert - Full June 15, 2014 Issue in PDF