May 2019 Briefing – Internal Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for May 2019. This roundup includes the...
Current Strategies for Measles Vaccination Insufficient
Current policies will not eliminate measles or prevent future resurgence in seven high-income countries
Pressure Injuries at Time of ICU Admission Tied to Longer Stays
Pressure injuries also may have modest association with higher risk for mortality
Gout Linked to Increased Risk for Venous Thromboembolism
Venous thromboembolism risk similar for patients with gout regardless of urate-lowering therapy
Guidelines Issued for Addressing Heart Disease Risk in HIV
Individuals with HIV have significantly higher rates of CVD, may have underuse of statins, antithrombotics
FDA Takes Hard Look at CBD
CBD products have swamped the market due to change in federal law, not because of new medical evidence
ACP Issues Position on Response to Physician Impairment
Rehabilitated doctors should be reintegrated into practice as long as patient safety not compromised
Most Older Adults Would Have to Liquidate Assets for Home Care
Fewer older adults with significant disabilities could afford extensive care
FDA to Hold First Public Meeting on CBD
Scheduled speakers will include doctors, consumers, and cannabis industry members
Exercise, Therapy May Improve Depression, Diabetes Outcomes
Exercise and cognitive behavioral therapy can improve depression outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes
