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Confirmatory testing for primary aldosteronism can misinform care
The seated saline suppression test did not accurately identify whether patients would benefit from surgery or medications for primary aldosteronism, a study of 156 patients with a positive primary screening test found.
Surgical, medical options offered similar outcomes for women with urinary incontinence
For patients with both stress and urgency urinary incontinence in whom conservative treatments and oral medications were unsuccessful, results were similar with onabotulinumtoxinA or a midurethral sling.
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up evaluation for thrombocytopenia
A 35-year-old patient presents for follow-up evaluation for thrombocytopenia. Peripheral blood smear shows normochromic, normocytic erythrocytes and normal leukocytes; occasional large platelets are noted. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
Stroke risk higher in Black women with history of gestational diabetes
The risk of stroke in Black women with gestational diabetes appeared to be driven by type 2 diabetes cases, as those with both diagnoses had a 2.6-fold increased stroke risk versus those who had neither condition, while those with only gestational diabetes had no increase in stroke risk, a U.S. study found.
New ACP MKSAP CORE helps users demonstrate continuous learning
ACP MKSAP CORE (Confirmation of Relevant Education) provides question sets for physicians to demonstrate, verify, and provide evidence of their maintenance of education and learning achievement.
New ACP position paper addresses ethics in long-term care
The paper urges a fundamental shift toward patient-centered, equitable, and accountable long-term care.
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.