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Antibiotic associated with increased risk for sudden death in patients taking ACE inhibitors or ARBs

Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (or co-trimoxazole) was associated with an increased risk of sudden death in older patients receiving angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs), a study found.

Greater bleeding risk with dabigatran than warfarin in Medicare patients, 2 studies find

Two studies of Medicare data released last week added to existing evidence that older dabigatran users have higher bleeding risks than warfarin users.

MKSAP Quiz: rash on hands present for 6 weeks

A 40-year-old woman is evaluated for a rash on her hands that has been present for 6 weeks. This rash comes and goes throughout the year and has been present for many years, but never as severe as it is now. She also experiences itchy skin on her body. She had eczema as a child and currently has seasonal allergies. She is otherwise well and is currently taking no medication. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?

COX-2 inhibitors associated with greater risk for death after ischemic stroke

Cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 inhibitor use before hospital admission for ischemic stroke was associated with a higher 30-day mortality rate, according to a new study.

Multidrug, multitarget regimen may result in higher remission rates for lupus nephritis

A multidrug, multitarget regimen was superior to intravenous cyclophosphamide as induction therapy for lupus nephritis, according to a randomized, controlled trial.

ACP releases High Value Care advice for communicating about end-of-life care goals

Physician-patient communication about goals of care is a low-risk, high-value intervention for patients with a life-threatening illness, ACP recently advised in a paper published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Enter to win second annual Teaching Value and Choosing Wisely® Challenge

The Costs of Care organization and the ABIM Foundation have announced the second annual Teaching Value and Choosing Wisely Challenge to help identify the most promising innovations and bright ideas for teaching high-value care and stewardship to medical trainees.

ACP offering free webinars on leadership

ACP Leadership Academy is offering free webinars on leadership topics relevant to internal medicine. The webinars provide an educational experience and discussion forum for participants to learn, pose questions, and share ideas with leaders in the internal medicine field.

The latest issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox.

The November/December issue of ACP Internist is now online and coming to your mailbox, featuring stories about lupus, virtual visits, and innovations in Clostridium difficile treatment.

ACP art exhibition: Call for submissions

ACP is now accepting submissions for the 100th Year Anniversary Celebration Council of Resident/Fellow Members Art Competition: “The Past, Present, and Future of Medicine.” Submissions are open to all members of the College from Student Members through Masters.

Put words in our mouth

ACP Internist Weekly wants readers to create captions for our new cartoon and help choose the winner. Pen the winning caption and win a $50 gift certificate good toward any ACP product, program or service.