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UrduBottom Line: A study of legal handgun purchasers in California suggests convictions for driving under the influence (DUI) prior to a gun purchase may be associated with subsequent risk of arrest for violent crimes, including firearm-related ones. The observational study…
Tag: Internal Medicine
Wrist-worn step trackers accurate in predicting patient health outcomes
Determining how far patients with pulmonary disease can walk in six minutes has long been an effective clinical tool to help physicians determine their exercise capacity, as well as to aid in predicting health outcomes and mortality. Now, in a…
Better methods needed for predicting risk of liver disease
While blood samples can reliably identify people with a low risk of developing severe liver disease, better methods are needed in primary care for identifying people in most need of care. These are some of the conclusions of a large…
Internists commend CMS for bolstering primary care and supporting patients in proposed PFS
ACP submits comments on 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Quality Payment Program Proposed Rules
Cause of antibiotic resistance identified
Scientists have confirmed for the first time that bacteria can change form to avoid being detected by antibiotics in the human body. Studying samples from elderly patients with recurring urinary tract infections, the Newcastle University team used state-of-the art techniques…
Air pollution linked to increased risk of infant death & reduced lung function in children
Madrid, Spain: Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of death in babies according to a study of nearly eight million live births, to be presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress on Sunday. Although it is known…
Obesity epidemic results in NAFLD becoming most common cause of liver disease in Europe
World’s leading experts gather in Seville to discuss the fastest growing health epidemic in Europe now affecting 1 in 4 people
More than 70% of hospital data breaches include sensitive demographic or financial info that could lead to identity theft
Below please find summaries of new articles that will be published in the next issue of Annals of Internal Medicine . The summaries are not intended to substitute for the full articles as a source of information. 1. More than…
Empowering cancer patients to shift their mindsets could improve care, researchers argue
A diagnosis of cancer can cause significant emotional burden for patients and their families. The turmoil may persist throughout treatment and even years into survivorship. As a result, depression and anxiety are two to three times more common in cancer…
Changes in internal medicine subspecialty choices of women, men
What The Study Did: This study used enrollment data to examine changes in the internal medicine subspecialty choices of women and men from 1991 to 2016. Data were examined for nine internal medicine subspecialties: cardiovascular disease, endocrinology, gastroenterology, geriatric medicine,…
How common are forced first sexual intercourse experiences among US women?
Bottom Line: This study estimates 1 in 16 U.S. women had an unwanted first sexual intercourse experience that was physically forced or coerced. In an analysis of nationally representative survey data for 13,310 women, 6.5% of the respondents reported a…
Machine learning improves the diagnosis of patients with head and neck cancers
Researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) have successfully solved a longstanding problem in the diagnosis of head and neck cancers. Working alongside colleagues from Technische Universität (TU) Berlin, the researchers used artificial intelligence to…
Abnormal gut bugs tied to worse cognitive performance in vets with PTSD and cirrhosis
Study involved more than 90 combat veterans
Chronic enteroviral infection modifies broadly pancreatic cellular functions
Enteroviral infections are common viral infections with usually rather few symptoms and also believed to be linked to the onset of type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is a disorder in which the pancreatic insulin-producing beta-cells are destroyed, and it…
Device to detect pre-cancerous Barrett’s Esophagus receives FDA 510(k) clearance
Minimally invasive, cost-effective alternative to endoscopy identifies precursor to cancer of the es
Coffee may protect against gallstones
Drinking more coffee may help reduce the risk of developing gallstones, according to a new study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine . Among 104,493 individuals, those who drank more than six cups of coffee per day had a…
Should patients continue blood thinners after experiencing gastrointestinal bleeding?
Anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs, which are blood thinners such as warfarin and aspirin, are commonly taken to reduce the risk of potentially fatal blood clots, but they carry an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. A study of 871 patients from…
Updated Barrett’s Guideline aims to improve patient outcomes
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has released its updated “ASGE guideline on screening and surveillance of Barrett’s esophagus,” published in the September issue of GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy . The guideline aims to help clinicians understand the published literature…
Stopping progression of tissue injury after button battery ingestion
Irrigation with acetic acid neutralizes tissue and prevents delayed esophageal complications
Researchers find alarming risk for people coming off chronic opioid prescriptions
Patients on chronic opioid prescriptions were 3x more likely to die of an overdose in the years that
Depression breakthrough
‘Black Dog’ blamed for major diseases
Benefits of cognitive behavioural therapy for IBS continue 2 years after treatment
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting 10 – 20 per cent of people. Abdominal pain, bloating and altered bowel habit significantly affect patient’s quality of life and can force them to take days off work. Previous…
E-cigarettes disrupt lung function and raise risk of infection
A study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine raises health concerns about the use of electronic cigarettes. Published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation , the work shows that chronic exposure to e-cigarette vapors disrupts normal lung function…
Emory cardiologist introduces WHF Roadmap on CVD prevention with diabetes
World Heart Federation Roadmap
Poor diet causes blindness in a young ‘fussy eater’
Embargoed News from Annals of Internal Medicine
New ATS Clinical Practice Guideline: Diagnosing fungal infections
Sept. 3, 2019–The American Thoracic Society has published an official clinical guideline on laboratory diagnosis of fungal infections in pulmonary and critical care medicine in the Society’s Aug. 30 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine . Though less…
Baylor College of Medicine issues position statement on youth smoking and vaping
Baylor College of Medicine has issued a statement to address and help prevent the harms of youth smoking and vaping. As e-cigarette use rises rapidly among younger generations, Baylor calls on the public to educate their legislators, policy makers and…
Cancer cells ‘corrupt’ their healthy neighbors
The healthy cells immediately surrounding a tumor become more stem cell-like and support cancer grow
Review: Biofeedback could help treat a number of conditions
Headaches among the ailments with strong evidence
Greater left ventricular mass increases risk of heart failure
OAK BROOK, Ill. – Elevated left ventricular mass, known as left-ventricular hypertrophy, is a stronger predictor of coronary artery disease-related death and heart failure than coronary artery calcium score, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology .…
Using a smartphone to detect norovirus
University of Arizona researchers strike the balance between sensitivity and affordability with a ne
Scientists closer to solving mystery of why lean people get fatty liver disease
Researchers from The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) have discovered how fatty liver
Strike three
Researchers uncover a previously unrecognized mechanism that may accelerate polycystic kidney diseas
Both talk therapy and medications show some efficacy for reducing suicide risk
Below please find summaries of new articles that will be published in the next issue of Annals of Internal Medicine . The summaries are not intended to substitute for the full articles as a source of information. 1. Both talk…
UCalgary researchers find a way to stop lung damage due to the body’s immune response
The finding could help prevent deaths linked to sepsis and acute lung disease
Immune cells drive gallstone formation
Sticky meshworks of DNA and proteins extruded by white blood cells called neutrophils act as the glue that binds together calcium and cholesterol crystals during gallstone formation, researchers in Germany report August 15 in the journal Immunity . Both genetic…