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ACG updates, reaffirms guidelines on evaluation, management of patients with celiac disease
The diagnostic approach to celiac disease in adults using serological and histologic data remains unchanged from the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 2013 clinical guidelines.
Long-term low-dose hydroxychloroquine use associated with low risk for retinopathy
A higher hydroxychloroquine dose was associated with progressively greater risk.
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of fatigue, poor appetite, arthralgia, and rash
A 19-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-week history of fatigue, poor appetite, arthralgia of the hands and knees, and a rash, all of which appeared 1 day after a beach trip. After physical exam, lab studies, and kidney ultrasound, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
Use of warfarin down, DOACs up in commercially insured patients with cirrhosis, nonvalvular afib
While more than half of eligible patients with cirrhosis and concurrent nonvalvular atrial fibrillation did not receive anticoagulation between 2012 and 2019, use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) increased substantially during that time, a recent study found.
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host forum on firearm-related injury
A full recording of “Firearm Injury: An Escalating Health Crisis” is available for replay online.
Early Bird savings for Internal Medicine Meeting 2023 end this month
The meeting will be held April 27-29 in San Diego.
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ACP Internist Weekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.