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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. -
Omega-3-Carboxylic Acid Capsules (Epanova®)
The FDA has approved the first free fatty acid form of omega-3. Previous formulations have been ethyl esters of omega-3-acids. The omega-3-carboxylic acid is a fish oil-derived mixture of 50-60% eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 15-25% docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) along with other potentially active omega-3 fatty acids. It is marketed by AstraZeneca as Epanova. -
Internal Medicine Alert - Full July 15, 2014 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs
Pain and Fall Risk Assessment in Cognitively Impaired Nursing Home Residents; PSA Screening: Maybe You Saw the Movie NeverEnding Story?; Screening for Lung Cancer in Asbestos Workers -
What is the ‘Culprit’ Artery?
Interpret the ECG in the Figure obtained from a patient with new-onset chest pain. Localize the area(s) of acute infarction. Which coronary artery is likely to be acutely occluded? -
Clinical Briefs
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ECG Review: Is the Q Wave and T Inversion Normal?
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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. -
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. -
Early Intensive Therapy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Reduces Glycemic Variability: What Are the Clinical Implications?
Sixty-one patients with type 2 diabetes discontinued their prescribed antihyperglycemic agents and underwent 4 weeks of intensive insulin therapy. A total of 56% of patients demonstrated a reduction in glycemic variability and improvement in beta-cell function.