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<p>The benefits of <em>cardioselective </em>beta-blocker therapy outweigh the associated risks in patients with nonsevere asthma after myocardial infarction (MI) or for the long-term treatment of heart failure. We have recently observed both medical residents and attending physicians prescribing noncardioselective beta-blockers to patients with asthma. Consequently, we believe this summary will be a timely reminder to healthcare professionals to be careful to administer cardioselective beta-blockers for appropriate indications in asthma patients and clearly avoid noncardioselective agents.</p>
Delirium is a common and serious problem that affects as many as 70% of older persons admitted to critical care units.
Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, contributing to one out of five deaths every year.
A recent study examined the prevalence of comorbid conditions at the time that an individual is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
By Will Boggs MDNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A structured, team-based approach can improve childhood immunization rates in a hospital-based primary care practice, researchers say.
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The dangers of cigarettes have been discussed in schools for years, even decades.
The American College of Physicians presents subspecialty updates highlighting publications from the preceding year in the Annals of Internal Medicine that impact the practice of medicine. These are invaluable resources for all primary care practitioners, and in essence, are a quick hematology/oncology and infectious disease consultation.
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In this video, Aric Prather, PhD, discusses insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, and the importance of sleep for health and wellbeing, which are topics he presented at our Practical Updates in Primary Care 2021 Virtual Series on May 13.
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Richard J. Santen, MD, answers questions about his article on the importance of determining the underlying risk of breast cancer for individual patients before initiating menopausal hormone therapy.
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A roundup of COVID-19 news, including results from a preliminary test of convalescent plasma treatment, details on a newly approved rapid test, and a study of virus detectability following the resolution of symptoms.
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