Archives of Internal Medicine via MedWorm.com MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Archives of Internal Medicine' source. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:43:08 +0100 Cancer and the Media: How Does the News Report on Treatment and Outcomes? [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3372874&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F2010.11v1%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  News reports about cancer frequently discuss aggressive treatment and survival but rarely discuss treatment failure, adverse events, end-of-life care, or death. These portrayals of cancer care in the news media may give patients an inappropriately optimistic view of cancer treatment, outcomes, and prognosis.Published online March 16, 2010 (doi:10.1001/archinternmed.2010.11). (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3372874 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:56:52 +0100 3372874 Timely Care After an Abnormal Mammogram Among Low-Income Women in a Public Breast Cancer Screening Program [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3372873&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F2010.22v1%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Case management to assist women in overcoming logistic and psychosocial barriers to care may improve time to diagnosis among low-income women who receive free breast cancer screening and diagnostic services. Programs that provide services to coordinate care, in addition to free screening and diagnostic tests, may improve population health.Published online March 16, 2010 (doi:10.1001/archinternmed.2010.22). (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3372873 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:56:15 +0100 3372873 The Value of New Chemotherapeutic Agents for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3372872&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F2010.36v1%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  New chemotherapeutic agents are associated with improvements in survival time but also with substantial costs. The cost-effectiveness ratio for these drugs as a group is below commonly cited estimates of the willingness-to-pay for a life-year. However, open-ended coverage policies for new chemotherapeutic agents may prove difficult to sustain as costs continue to rise.Published online March 16, 2010 (doi:10.1001/archinternmed.2010.36). (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3372872 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:55:32 +0100 3372872 Total eclipse of the sun, Nagyva Sony, Hungary, 1999 [Images From Our Readers] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345591&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F497%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345591 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345591 Metrics for Evaluating the Utility of Patient-Centered Decision Tools--Reply [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345590&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F496-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345590 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345590 Metrics for Evaluating the Utility of Patient-Centered Decision Tools [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345589&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F496%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345589 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345589 Palliative Sedation: Need for Consensus Guidelines and Standards: Comment on "Continuous Deep Sedation Until Death in Belgium: A Nationwide Survey" [Invited Commentary] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345588&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F494%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345588 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345588 Continuous Deep Sedation Until Death in Belgium: A Nationwide Survey [Research Letters] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345587&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F490%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345587 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345587 Appropriateness of Urinary Tract Infection Diagnosis and Treatment Duration [Research Letters] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345586&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F489%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345586 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345586 Iatrogenic Hyperammonemia After Anorexia [Clinical Observation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345585&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F486%3Frss%3D1 High-protein dietary supplements were started for 2 patients, who had a period of anorexia before hospital admission but no history of liver disease. Subsequent altered mental status with ataxia developed in both patients. After excluding other causes, hyperammonemia was noted, while liver function test results remained normal. Removal of the high-protein dietary supplements led to reversal of symptoms and normalization of the ammonia level. With the ubiquity of nutrition supplement use outside of liver failure, SHAKE (supplement-associated hyperammonemia after c[k]achetic episode) syndrome may be commonplace in modern hospitals. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345585 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345585 The Metabolic Syndrome as a Cluster of Risk Factors: Is the Whole Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts?: Comment on "The Metabolic Syndrome, Its Component Risk Factors, and Progression of Coronary Atherosclerosis" [Invited Commentary] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345584&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F484%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345584 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345584 The Metabolic Syndrome, Its Component Risk Factors, and Progression of Coronary Atherosclerosis [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345583&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F478%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  Although accelerated disease progression is observed in the setting of MetS, this is owing to the presence of individual component risk factors rather than to the presence of the syndrome itself. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345583 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345583 Error in Table 3 in: Meta-analysis of the Impact of 9 Medication Classes on Falls in Elderly Persons [Correction] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345582&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F477%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345582 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345582 Potential Use of 10-Year and Lifetime Coronary Risk Information for Preventive Cardiology Prescribing Decisions: A Primary Care Physician Survey [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345581&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F470%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Providing 10-year coronary risk information improved some hypothetical aspirin-prescribing decisions and improved lipid management when the short-term risk was moderately high. High lifetime risk sometimes led to more intensive prescription of aspirin or lipid-lowering medication. This outcome suggests that, to maximize the benefits of risk-calculating tools, specific guideline recommendations should be provided along with risk estimates. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345581 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345581 Collective Statistical Illiteracy: A Cross-Cultural Comparison With Probabilistic National Samples: Comment on "Statistical Numeracy for Health" [Invited Commentary] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345580&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F468%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345580 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345580 Statistical Numeracy for Health: A Cross-cultural Comparison With Probabilistic National Samples [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345579&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F462%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Physicians should be aware that many patients may not understand all information relevant to making an informed decision. Fortunately, they can identify such patients and use nonnumerical presentation formats, such as graphical displays and analogies, to communicate important statistical information. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345579 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345579 Alcohol Consumption, Weight Gain, and Risk of Becoming Overweight in Middle-aged and Older Women [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345578&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F453%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  Compared with nondrinkers, initially normal-weight women who consumed a light to moderate amount of alcohol gained less weight and had a lower risk of becoming overweight and/or obese during 12.9 years of follow-up. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345578 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345578 The Prostate Cancer Treatment Bazaar: Comment on "Physician Visits Prior to Treatment for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer" [Invited Commentary] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345577&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F450%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345577 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345577 Physician Visits Prior to Treatment for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345576&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F440%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Specialist visits relate strongly to prostate cancer treatment choices. In light of these findings, prior evidence that specialists prefer the modality they themselves deliver and the lack of conclusive comparative studies demonstrating superiority of one modality over another, it is essential to ensure that men have access to balanced information before choosing a particular therapy for prostate cancer. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345576 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345576 Differences in Patient Survival After Acute Myocardial Infarction by Hospital Capability of Performing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Implications for Regionalization [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345575&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F433%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  The magnitude of benefit from comprehensively regionalizing AMI care to PCI hospitals appears to vary greatly across HRRs. These findings support a tailored regionalization policy that targets areas with the greatest outcome differences between PCI and local non-PCI hospitals. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345575 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345575 Racial and Ethnic Differences in Hospice Use Among Patients With Heart Failure [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345574&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F427%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  In a national sample of Medicare beneficiaries with heart failure, blacks and Hispanics used hospice care for heart failure less than whites after adjustment for individual and market factors. To understand the mechanisms underlying these findings, further examination of patient preferences and physician referral behavior is needed. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345574 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345574 Food Price and Diet and Health Outcomes: 20 Years of the CARDIA Study [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345573&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F420%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  Policies aimed at altering the price of soda or away-from-home pizza may be effective mechanisms to steer US adults toward a more healthful diet and help reduce long-term weight gain or insulin levels over time. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345573 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345573 Triple-Class Virologic Failure in HIV-Infected Patients Undergoing Antiretroviral Therapy for Up to 10 Years [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345572&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F410%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  The rate of virologic failure of the 3 original drug classes is low, but not negligible, and does not appear to diminish over time from starting ART. If this trend continues, many patients are likely to need newer drugs to maintain viral suppression. The rate of TCVF from the start of a PI/r regimen after NNRTI failure provides a comparator for studies of response to second-line regimens in resource-limited settings. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345572 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345572 Changing the Culture of Nursing Homes: The Physician's Role [Editorial] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345571&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F407%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345571 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345571 Food Surcharges and Subsidies: Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is [Editorial] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345570&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F405%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345570 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345570 Patient-Centered Comparative Effectiveness Research: Essential for High-Quality Care [Commentary] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345569&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F403%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345569 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345569 In This Issue of Archives of Internal Medicine [In This Issue of Archives of Internal Medicine] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345568&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F402%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345568 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345568 About This Journal [About This Journal] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345567&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F5%2F400%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345567 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:40 +0100 3345567 First Physical [Editorial] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3345566&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F2010.81v1%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3345566 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:43:04 +0100 3345566 Comanagement of Elderly Patients Admitted to a Hospital for Hip Fracture--Reply [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297437&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F4%2F393%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297437 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0100 3297437 Comanagement of Elderly Patients Admitted to a Hospital for Hip Fracture [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297436&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F4%2F392-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297436 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0100 3297436 Improving Health Care Provider Notification in an Academic Setting: A Cascading System of Alerts [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297435&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F4%2F392%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297435 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0100 3297435 The Scope and Targeting of Influenza Vaccination Reminders Among US Adults: Evidence From a Nationally Representative Survey [Research Letters] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297434&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F4%2F390%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297434 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0100 3297434 Does Graduate Medical Education Also Follow Green? [Research Letters] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297433&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F4%2F389%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297433 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0100 3297433 Getting to "No": Strategies Primary Care Physicians Use to Deny Patient Requests [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297432&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F4%2F381%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Strategies for saying no may be used to communicate appropriate care plans, to reduce provision of medically inappropriate services, and to preserve the physician-patient relationship. These findings should be considered in the context of physician education and training in light of increasing health care costs. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297432 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0100 3297432 Time Spent on Clinical Documentation: A Survey of Internal Medicine Residents and Program Directors [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297431&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F4%2F377%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Internal medicine residents perceive that they are spending excessive time in the hospital setting on clerical documentation. Further evaluation to understand specific inpatient activities of residents and the educational value of those activities is essential. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297431 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0100 3297431 The Effect of Multidisciplinary Care Teams on Intensive Care Unit Mortality [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297430&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F4%2F369%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Daily rounds by a multidisciplinary team are associated with lower mortality among medical ICU patients. The survival benefit of intensivist physician staffing is in part explained by the presence of multidisciplinary teams in high-intensity physician-staffed ICUs. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297430 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0100 3297430 Comanagement of Hospitalized Surgical Patients by Medicine Physicians in the United States [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297429&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F4%2F363%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Medical comanagement of Medicare beneficiaries hospitalized for a surgical procedure is increasing because of the increasing role of hospitalists. To meet this growing need for comanagement, training in internal medicine should include medical management of surgical patients. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297429 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0100 3297429 Pharmaceutical Industry Support and Residency Education: A Survey of Internal Medicine Program Directors [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297428&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F4%2F356%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Although most of the program directors did not find pharmaceutical support desirable, more than half reported acceptance of industry support. Acceptance of pharmaceutical industry support was less prevalent among residency programs with a program director who considered support unacceptable and those with higher American Board of Internal Medicine pass rates. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297428 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0100 3297428 Reducing Preventable Harm: Comment on "Clinical and Economic Outcomes Attributable to Health Care-Associated Sepsis and Pneumonia" [Invited Commentary] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297427&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F4%2F353%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297427 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0100 3297427 Clinical and Economic Outcomes Attributable to Health Care-Associated Sepsis and Pneumonia [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297426&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F4%2F347%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  Health care–associated sepsis and pneumonia impose substantial clinical and economic costs. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297426 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0100 3297426 Hospital Cost of Care, Quality of Care, and Readmission Rates: Penny Wise and Pound Foolish? [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297425&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F4%2F340%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  The associations are inconsistent between hospitals' cost of care and quality of care and between hospitals' cost of care and mortality rates. Most evidence did not support the "penny wise and pound foolish" hypothesis that low-cost hospitals discharge patients earlier but have higher readmission rates and greater downstream inpatient cost of care. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297425 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0100 3297425 Pneumothorax Following Thoracentesis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis [Review Article] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297424&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F4%2F332%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Iatrogenic pneumothorax is a common complication of thoracentesis and frequently requires chest tube insertion. Real-time ultrasonography use is a modifiable factor that reduces the pneumothorax rate. Performance of thoracentesis for therapeutic purposes and in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation confers a higher likelihood of pneumothorax. Experienced operators may have lower pneumothorax rates. Patient safety may be improved by changes in clinical practice in accord with these findings. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297424 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0100 3297424 The Effect of Exercise Training on Anxiety Symptoms Among Patients: A Systematic Review [Review Article] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297423&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F4%2F321%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  Exercise training reduces anxiety symptoms among sedentary patients who have a chronic illness. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297423 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0100 3297423 Engineering Health in the Intensive Care Unit [Commentary] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297422&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F4%2F319%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297422 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0100 3297422 Decreasing Hospital Costs While Maintaining Quality: Can It Be Done? [Editorial] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297421&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F4%2F317%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297421 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0100 3297421 In This Issue of Archives of Internal Medicine [In This Issue of Archives of Internal Medicine] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297420&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F4%2F316%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297420 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0100 3297420 About This Journal [About This Journal] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297419&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F4%2F314%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297419 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:44 +0100 3297419 The Need for More Accurate Terminology in Discussing End-of-Life Options [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3253480&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F3%2F307%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3253480 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:54 +0100 3253480 Procedure Training--Is It Time for a Change? [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3253479&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F3%2F306-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3253479 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:54 +0100 3253479 The Evidence Chasm [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3253478&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F3%2F306%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3253478 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:54 +0100 3253478 Ventricular Tachycardia After Ingestion of Ayurveda Herbal Antidiarrheal Medication Containing Aconitum [Clinical Observation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3253477&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F3%2F303%3Frss%3D1 Ayurveda is an East Indian tradition involving the treatment of medical ailments through the use of herbal medications. A previously asymptomatic 62-year-old man with a history of hypertension and stable coronary artery disease developed paresthesias and fascicular and ventricular tachycardia after ingestion of an Ayurveda bowel regimen containing substrates from the Aconitum species, which is a known neurotoxin and cardiotoxin. Findings of electrophysiologic study and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging were within normal limits, pointing to the ingestion of Aconitum as the most likely source of his arrhythmia. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3253477 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:54 +0100 3253477 Impact of Hospital-Associated Hyponatremia on Selected Outcomes [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3253476&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F3%2F294%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Hospital-associated hyponatremia is a common occurrence. All forms of hyponatremia are independently associated with in-hospital mortality and heightened resource consumption. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3253476 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:54 +0100 3253476 Secondhand Smoke and Infectious Disease in Adults: A Global Women's Health Concern: Comment on "Passive Smoking and Tuberculosis" [Invited Commentary] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3253475&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F3%2F292%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3253475 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:53 +0100 3253475 Passive Smoking and Tuberculosis [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3253474&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F3%2F287%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Similar to active smoking, passive exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke in the household also predisposes to the development of TB. Increased emphasis should therefore be put on tobacco control in national TB programs. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3253474 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:53 +0100 3253474 Impact of Health Disparities Collaboratives on Racial/Ethnic and Insurance Disparities in US Community Health Centers [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3253473&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F3%2F279%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Although HDCs are known to improve quality of care in CHCs, they had minimal effect on racial/ethnic and insurance disparities. In addition to targeting improvement in overall quality, future initiatives should include activities aimed at disparity reduction as an outcome. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3253473 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:53 +0100 3253473 Adherence, Not Just for Patients: Comment on "Low Back Pain and Best Practice Care" [Invited Commentary] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3253472&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F3%2F277%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3253472 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:53 +0100 3253472 Low Back Pain and Best Practice Care: A Survey of General Practice Physicians [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3253471&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F3%2F271%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  The usual care provided by GPs for LBP does not match the care endorsed in international evidence-based guidelines and may not provide the best outcomes for patients. This situation has not improved over time. The unendorsed care may contribute to the high costs of managing LBP, and some aspects of the care provided carry a higher risk of adverse effects. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3253471 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:53 +0100 3253471 Failure of Automated Telephone Outreach With Speech Recognition to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Randomized Controlled Trial [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3253470&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F3%2F264%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  This study showed that ATO-SR failed to improve rates of CRC screening. Future studies should examine approaches that combine efforts to target patients and their health care providers to overcome the barriers to CRC screening. Trial Registration  clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00792285 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3253470 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:53 +0100 3253470 The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act: Time for a Reassessment: Comment on "Acute Selenium Toxicity Associated With a Dietary Supplement" [Invited Commentary] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3253469&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F3%2F261%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3253469 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:53 +0100 3253469 Acute Selenium Toxicity Associated With a Dietary Supplement [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3253468&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F3%2F256%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Toxic concentrations of selenium in a liquid dietary supplement resulted in a widespread outbreak. Had the manufacturers been held to standards used in the pharmaceutical industry, it may have been prevented. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3253468 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:53 +0100 3253468 The Course of Nonspecific Chest Pain in Primary Care: Symptom Persistence and Health Care Usage [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3253467&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F3%2F251%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  For most patients with nonspecific chest pain, standard medical care does not offer sufficient help for symptom relief. One-tenth of patients with persistent chest pain underwent additional diagnostic testing of no known clinical benefit. Psychological referrals were rarely given. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3253467 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:53 +0100 3253467 Standard Care Impact on Effects of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Interventions: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials [Review Article] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3253466&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F3%2F240%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Intervention and control patients were exposed to effective adherence care. Future meta-analyses of (behavior change) interventions should control for variability in care delivered to active controls. Clinical practice may be best served by implementing current best practice. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3253466 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:53 +0100 3253466 The Effect of Giving Global Coronary Risk Information to Adults: A Systematic Review [Review Article] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3253465&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F3%2F230%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Global CHD risk information seems to improve the accuracy of risk perception and may increase intent to initiate CHD prevention among individuals at moderate to high risk. The effect of global risk presentation on more distal outcomes is less clear and seems to be related to the intensity of accompanying interventions. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3253465 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:53 +0100 3253465 Providing Patients With Global Cardiovascular Risk Information: Is Knowledge Power? [Editorial] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3253464&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F3%2F227%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3253464 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:53 +0100 3253464 In This Issue of Archives of Internal Medicine [In This Issue of Archives of Internal Medicine] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3253463&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F3%2F226%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3253463 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:53 +0100 3253463 About This Journal [About This Journal] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3253462&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F3%2F224%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3253462 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:53 +0100 3253462 Simulation-Based Training to Improve Patient Care--Reply [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207448&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F213%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207448 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207448 Simulation-Based Training to Improve Patient Care [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207447&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F212%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207447 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207447 Can We Really Achieve a 1-Year Mortality Rate Lower Than 10% in Patients With Infective Endocarditis?--Reply [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207446&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F211-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207446 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207446 Can We Really Achieve a 1-Year Mortality Rate Lower Than 10% in Patients With Infective Endocarditis? [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207445&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F211%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207445 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207445 Risk of Thiazolidinedione-Associated Fracture Should Be Appropriately Assessed--Reply [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207444&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F210%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207444 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207444 Risk of Thiazolidinedione-Associated Fracture Should Be Appropriately Assessed [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207443&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F209%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207443 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207443 Healthy Living and Risk of Major Chronic Diseases in an Older Population [Research Letters] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207442&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F208%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207442 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207442 Primary Esophageal Carcinoma in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy [Clinical Observation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207441&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F203%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Primary esophageal carcinoma is another non–AIDS-defining cancer associated with moderate immunosuppression and lifestyle habits including tobacco and alcohol use. The biological behavior, treatment, and outcome of HIV-related esophageal cancer appear similar to the general population with this disease; the same screening and risk moderation strategies are likely to apply. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207441 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207441 Drug Safety: Are We Making Progress?: Comment on "Pooled Analysis of Rofecoxib Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Data" [Invited Commentary] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207440&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F202%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207440 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207440 Physical Activity at Midlife in Relation to Successful Survival in Women at Age 70 Years or Older [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207439&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F194%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  These data provide evidence that higher levels of midlife physical activity are associated with exceptional health status among women who survive to older ages and corroborate the potential role of physical activity in improving overall health. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207439 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207439 Physical Activity and Incident Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Persons: The INVADE Study [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207438&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F186%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  Moderate or high physical activity is associated with a reduced incidence of cognitive impairment after 2 years in a large population-based cohort of elderly subjects. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207438 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207438 Exercise Effects on Bone Mineral Density, Falls, Coronary Risk Factors, and Health Care Costs in Older Women: The Randomized Controlled Senior Fitness and Prevention (SEFIP) Study [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207437&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F179%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  Compared with a general wellness program, our 18-month exercise program significantly improved BMD and fall risk, but not predicted CHD risk, in elderly women. This benefit occurred at no increase in direct costs. Trial Registration  clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00267839 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207437 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207437 Resistance Training and Executive Functions: A 12-Month Randomized Controlled Trial [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207436&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F170%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  Twelve months of once-weekly or twice-weekly resistance training benefited the executive cognitive function of selective attention and conflict resolution among senior women. Trial Registration  clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00426881 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207436 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207436 Effects of Exercise Programs to Prevent Decline in Health-Related Quality of Life in Highly Deconditioned Institutionalized Elderly Persons: A Randomized Controlled Trial [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207435&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F162%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  Adapted exercise programs can slow down the decline in health-related quality of life among heterogeneous, institutionalized elderly persons. Trial Registration  clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00623532 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207435 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207435 Prevention of Diabetic Nephropathy by Tight Target Control in an Asian Population With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A 4-Year Prospective Analysis [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207434&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F155%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Diabetic nephropathy can be delayed by tight simultaneous achievement of multiple ADA-recommended targets. This multifactorial intervention should be started in patients with diabetes and normoalbuminuria. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207434 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207434 Nonsurgical Weight Loss for Extreme Obesity in Primary Care Settings: Results of the Louisiana Obese Subjects Study [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207433&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F146%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  Primary care practices can initiate effective medical management for extreme obesity; future efforts must target improving retention and weight loss maintenance. Trial Registration  clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00115063 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207433 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207433 Omission of Affiliation Information in: Can the Food and Drug Administration Ensure That Our Pharmaceuticals Are Safely Manufactured? [Correction] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207432&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F145%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207432 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207432 A Randomized Trial of a Low-Carbohydrate Diet vs Orlistat Plus a Low-Fat Diet for Weight Loss [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207431&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F136%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  In a sample of medical outpatients, an LCKD led to similar improvements as O + LFD for weight, serum lipid, and glycemic parameters and was more effective for lowering blood pressure. Trial Registration  clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00108524 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207431 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207431 Effects of the DASH Diet Alone and in Combination With Exercise and Weight Loss on Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Biomarkers in Men and Women With High Blood Pressure: The ENCORE Study [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207430&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F126%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  For overweight or obese persons with above-normal BP, the addition of exercise and weight loss to the DASH diet resulted in even larger BP reductions, greater improvements in vascular and autonomic function, and reduced left ventricular mass. Clinical Trial Registration  clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00571844 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207430 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207430 Evidence Regarding the Benefits of Physical Exercise [Commentary] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207429&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F124%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207429 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207429 Tackling Obesity: Is Primary Care Up to the Challenge? [Commentary] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207428&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F121%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207428 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:05 +0100 3207428 In This Issue of Archives of Internal Medicine [In This Issue of Archives of Internal Medicine] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207427&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F120%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207427 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:04 +0100 3207427 About This Journal [About This Journal] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207426&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F2%2F118%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207426 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:04 +0100 3207426 DAART for Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Patients: Studying Subjects Not at Risk for Nonadherence and Use of Untested Interventions--Reply [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162762&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F110%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162762 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:33 +0100 3162762 DAART for Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Patients: Studying Subjects Not at Risk for Nonadherence and Use of Untested Interventions [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162761&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F109-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162761 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:33 +0100 3162761 Concerns About Heparin Therapy for Hypertriglyceridemia--Reply [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162760&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F109%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162760 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:33 +0100 3162760 Concerns About Heparin Therapy for Hypertriglyceridemia [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162759&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F108-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162759 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:33 +0100 3162759 Centrally Active ACEIs and Cognitive Decline--Reply [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162758&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F108%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162758 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:33 +0100 3162758 Centrally Active ACEIs and Cognitive Decline [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162757&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F107-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162757 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:33 +0100 3162757 Designing Appropriate Clinical Trials to Assess ACEI Use and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults With Hypertension [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162756&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F107%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162756 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:33 +0100 3162756 Prescribing Optimal Drug Therapy for Older People: Sending the Right Message: Comment on "Impact of FDA Black Box Advisory on Antipsychotic Medication Use" [Invited Commentary] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162755&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F103%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162755 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:33 +0100 3162755 Impact of FDA Black Box Advisory on Antipsychotic Medication Use [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162754&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F96%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  The FDA advisory was associated with decreases in the use of atypical antipsychotics, especially among elderly patients with dementia. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162754 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:33 +0100 3162754 Unexplained Variation Across US Nursing Homes in Antipsychotic Prescribing Rates [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162753&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F89%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  The NH antipsychotic prescribing rate was independently associated with the use of antipsychotics in NH residents. Future research is needed to determine why such a prescribing culture exists and whether it could result in adverse health consequences. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162753 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:32 +0100 3162753 The Influence of Nursing Home Culture on the Use of Feeding Tubes [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162752&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F83%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  The NH culture influences the approach to feeding in advanced cognitive impairment, whether by hand or placement of a feeding tube. Key features of NHs with a low rate of tube-feeding use include a physical environment that promotes the enjoyment of food, administrative support, and empowerment of staff to value hand feeding and shared decision-making processes involving family members. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162752 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:32 +0100 3162752 Blood Lead Level and Kidney Function in US Adolescents: The Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162751&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F75%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Higher blood lead levels in a range below the current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention–designated level of concern (10 µg/dL) were associated with lower estimated GFRs in a representative sample of US adolescents. This finding contributes to the increasing epidemiologic evidence indicating an adverse effect of low-level environmental lead exposure. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162751 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:32 +0100 3162751 Detecting Acute Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Using 3 Different Screening Immunoassays and Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing for Human Immunodeficiency Virus RNA, 2006-2008 [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162750&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F66%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Pooled NAAT after third-generation testing increases HIV case detection, especially in venues of high HIV seropositivity. Therefore, targeted AHI screening using pooled NAAT after third-generation testing may be most effective, warranting a cost-benefit analysis. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162750 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:32 +0100 3162750 Treatment Modification in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Individuals Starting Combination Antiretroviral Therapy Between 2005 and 2008 [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162749&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F57%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Drug toxicity remains a frequent reason for treatment modification; however, it does not affect treatment success. Close monitoring and management of adverse effects and drug-drug interactions are crucial for the durability of CART. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162749 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:32 +0100 3162749 Improving Prescription Drug Warnings to Promote Patient Comprehension [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162748&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F50%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Simple, explicit language on warning labels can increase patient understanding; the addition of appropriate icons is particularly useful for adults with lower literacy skills. Evidence-based standards are needed to promote patient-centered prescription labeling practices. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162748 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:32 +0100 3162748 Prevention of Soccer-Related Knee Injuries in Teenaged Girls [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162747&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F43%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  The incidence of knee injuries among young female soccer players can be reduced by implementation of a multifaceted, soccer-specific physical exercise program including education of individual players. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162747 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:32 +0100 3162747 Error in Figure Legends in: Statins for the Prevention and Treatment of Infections: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis [Correction] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162746&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F42%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162746 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:32 +0100 3162746 Screening for High-Risk Cardiovascular Disease: A Challenge for the Guidelines: Comment on "Systematic Review of Guidelines on Cardiovascular Risk Assessment: Which Recommendations Should Clinicians Follow for a Cardiovascular Health Check?" [Invited Commentary] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162745&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F40%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162745 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:32 +0100 3162745 Systematic Review of Guidelines on Cardiovascular Risk Assessment: Which Recommendations Should Clinicians Follow for a Cardiovascular Health Check? [Review Article] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162744&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F27%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Differences among the guidelines imply important variation in allocation of preventive interventions. To make informed decisions, physicians should use only the recommendations from rigorously developed guidelines. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162744 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:32 +0100 3162744 Rapid Response Teams: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis [Review Article] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162743&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F18%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  Although RRTs have broad appeal, robust evidence to support their effectiveness in reducing hospital mortality is lacking. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162743 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:32 +0100 3162743 Is It Time to Eliminate Consultation Codes?: An Analysis of Impact and Rationale [Special Article] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162742&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F14%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Consultation codes are being billed erroneously at a high rate. Furthermore, the differential cost to Medicare of these codes over those for new patient evaluation and management codes is over half a billion dollars per year. With the growing needs for cost savings as well as encouraging payment parity for cognitive services for primary care physicians, it is time these codes are reevaluated. Published online November 9, 2009 (doi:10.1001/archinternmed.2009.446). (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162742 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:32 +0100 3162742 A Weak Link in the Rapid Response System [Editorial] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162741&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F12%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162741 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:32 +0100 3162741 Scoring a Goal [for Prevention] [Editorial] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162740&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F10%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162740 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:31 +0100 3162740 HIV/AIDS 2010: Better Drugs, Better Technologies, and Lingering Problems [Editorial] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162739&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F6%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162739 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:31 +0100 3162739 In This Issue of Archives of Internal Medicine [In This Issue of Archives of Internal Medicine] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162738&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F5%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162738 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:31 +0100 3162738 About This Journal [About This Journal] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162737&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F170%2F1%2F3%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162737 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:31 +0100 3162737 Carotid Disease and Syncope [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088266&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2166%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088266 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088266 Antipsychotic Use and Risk for Hyperglycemia in Elderly Patients With DM--Reply [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088265&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2165-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088265 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088265 Antipsychotic Use and Risk for Hyperglycemia in Elderly Patients With DM [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088264&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2165%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088264 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088264 Antipsychotic Drug-Associated Acute Hyperglycemia in Elderly Diabetic Patients: Do the Drugs Explain the Hyperglycemia? [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088263&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2164-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088263 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088263 It Is Time to Get More Accurate Times to Defibrillation--Reply [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088262&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2164%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088262 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088262 It Is Time to Get More Accurate Times to Defibrillation [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088261&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2163%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088261 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088261 Discontinuation of Screening Mammography After Serious Health Events [Research Letters] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088260&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2162%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088260 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088260 Spouse-Rated vs Self-rated Health as Predictors of Mortality [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088259&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2156%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Spouse ratings of health are at least as strongly predictive of mortality as self-rated health. This suggests that, when self-rated health is elicited as a prognostic indicator, spouse ratings can be used when self-ratings are unavailable. Both measures together may be more informative than either measure alone. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088259 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088259 Comparative Effectiveness of 5 Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapies in Primary Care Clinics [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088258&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2148%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  One in 5 smokers attending a routine primary care appointment was willing to make a serious quit attempt that included evidence-based counseling and medication. In this comparative effectiveness study of 5 tobacco dependence treatments, combination pharmacotherapy significantly increased abstinence compared with monotherapies. Provision of free cessation medications plus quit line counseling arranged in the primary care setting holds promise for assisting large numbers of smokers to quit. Trial Registration  clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00296647 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088258 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088258 Mental Morbidities and Chronic Fatigue in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Survivors: Long-term Follow-up [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088257&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2142%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Psychiatric morbidities and chronic fatigue persisted and continued to be clinically significant among the survivors at the 4-year follow-up. Optimization of the treatment of mental health morbidities by a multidisciplinary approach with a view for long-term rehabilitation, especially targeting psychiatric and fatigue problems and functional and occupational rehabilitation, would be needed. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088257 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088257 Antidepressant Use, Depression, and Poor Cardiovascular Outcomes: The Chicken or the Egg?: Comment on "Antidepressant Use and Risk of Incident Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality Among Postmenopausal Women in the Women's Health Initiative Study" [Invited Commentary] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088256&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2140%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088256 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088256 Antidepressant Use and Risk of Incident Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality Among Postmenopausal Women in the Women's Health Initiative Study [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088255&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2128%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  In postmenopausal women, there were no significant differences between SSRI and TCA use in risk of CHD, stroke, or mortality. Antidepressants were not associated with risk of CHD. Tricyclic antidepressants and SSRIs may be associated with increased risk of mortality, and SSRIs with increased risk of hemorrhagic and fatal stroke, although absolute event risks are low. These findings must be weighed against quality of life and established risks of cardiovascular disease and mortality associated with untreated depression. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088255 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088255 Physical Activity: An Investment That Pays Multiple Health Dividends: Comment on "Combined Effects of Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Not Smoking, and Normal Waist Girth on Morbidity and Mortality in Men," "Physical Activity and Survival in Male Colorectal Cancer Survival," "Effects of a Television Viewing Reduction on Energy Intake and Expenditure in Overweight and Obese Adults," and "Physical Activity and Rapid Decline in Kidney Function Among Older Adults" [Invited Commentary] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088254&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2124%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088254 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088254 Physical Activity and Rapid Decline in Kidney Function Among Older Adults [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088253&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2116%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  Higher levels of PA are associated with a lower risk of RDKF among older adults. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088253 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088253 Effects of Television Viewing Reduction on Energy Intake and Expenditure in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088252&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2109%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  Reducing TV viewing in our sample produced a statistically significant increase in EE but no apparent change in EI after 3 weeks of intervention. Trial Registration  clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00622050 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088252 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088252 Errors in Text in: APOE Genotype, Lipids, and Coronary Heart Disease Risk: A Prospective Population Study [Correction] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088251&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2108%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088251 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088251 Physical Activity and Male Colorectal Cancer Survival [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088250&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2102%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  In a large cohort of men with a history of nonmetastatic colorectal cancer, more physical activity was associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer–specific and overall mortality. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088250 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088250 Combined Effects of Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Not Smoking, and Normal Waist Girth on Morbidity and Mortality in Men [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088249&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2096%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  Being physically fit, not smoking, and maintaining a normal waist girth is associated with lower risk of CHD events, and CVD and all-cause mortality in men. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088249 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088249 Should There Be a Fracas Over FRAX and Other Fracture Prediction Tools?: Comment on "A Comparison of Prediction Models for Fractures in Older Women" [Invited Commentary] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088248&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2094%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088248 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088248 A Comparison of Prediction Models for Fractures in Older Women: Is More Better? [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088247&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2087%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  Simple models based on age and BMD alone or age and fracture history alone predicted 10-year risk of hip, major osteoporotic, and clinical fracture as well as more complex FRAX models. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088247 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088247 Radiation Dose Associated With Common Computed Tomography Examinations and the Associated Lifetime Attributable Risk of Cancer [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088246&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2078%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  Radiation doses from commonly performed diagnostic CT examinations are higher and more variable than generally quoted, highlighting the need for greater standardization across institutions. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088246 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088246 Projected Cancer Risks From Computed Tomographic Scans Performed in the United States in 2007 [Original Investigation] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088245&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2071%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  These detailed estimates highlight several areas of CT scan use that make large contributions to the total cancer risk, including several scan types and age groups with a high frequency of use or scans involving relatively high doses, in which risk-reduction efforts may be warranted. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088245 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088245 Annual Progression of Coronary Calcification in Trials of Preventive Therapies: A Systematic Review [Review Article] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088244&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2064%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion  The 1-year change in CAC does not appear to be a suitable surrogate end point for treatment trials in patients with CVD or chronic kidney disease. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088244 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088244 Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, and Tea Consumption in Relation to Incident Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis [Review Article] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088243&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2053%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions  Owing to the presence of small-study bias, our results may represent an overestimate of the true magnitude of the association. Similar significant and inverse associations were observed with decaffeinated coffee and tea and risk of incident diabetes. High intakes of coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and tea are associated with reduced risk of diabetes. The putative protective effects of these beverages warrant further investigation in randomized trials. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088243 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088243 A Double Take on Serial Measurement of Coronary Artery Calcification [Editorial] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088242&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2051%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088242 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088242 Cancer Risks and Radiation Exposure From Computed Tomographic Scans: How Can We Be Sure That the Benefits Outweigh the Risks? [Editorial] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088241&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2049%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088241 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088241 Reviewers Who Completed a Review During 2009 [Annual Reviewers List] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088240&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2045%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088240 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088240 In This Issue of Archives of Internal Medicine [In This Issue of Archives of Internal Medicine] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088239&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2044%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088239 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0100 3088239 About This Journal [About This Journal] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088238&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F22%2F2042%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088238 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:36 +0100 3088238 Bringing the FDA's Information to Market: Comment on "Pooled Analysis of Rofecoxib Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Data" [Invited Commentary] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3178051&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F21%2F1985%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3178051 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:51:32 +0100 3178051 Optimal Anticoagulation Therapy in Patients With Valvular Heart Disease or Atrial Fibrillation--Reply [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3021955&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F21%2F2033%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3021955 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:51:32 +0100 3021955 Optimal Anticoagulation Therapy in Patients With Valvular Heart Disease or Atrial Fibrillation [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3021954&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F21%2F2032-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3021954 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:51:32 +0100 3021954 The International Normalized Ratio Range of 2.0 to 3.0 Remains Appropriate for Atrial Fibrillation [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3021953&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F21%2F2032%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3021953 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:51:32 +0100 3021953 A Question of the Clinical Relevance of Determining Thrombomodulin Level While Receiving Anticoagulant Therapy--Reply [Editor's Correspondence] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3021952&cid=s_28853_49_f&fid=28853&url=http%3A%2F%2Farchinte.ama-assn.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F169%2F21%2F2031-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine) Archives of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3021952 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:51:32 +0100 3021952