Oncology: What You May Have Missed in 2023
This article highlights important publications from 2023 on topics across a wide spectrum relating to the management of oncology patients. The literature was screened for significant new evidence that is relevant to internal medicine specialists and subspecialists whose focus is not oncology. Two articles address the importance of social interventions targeting end-of-life care for low-income and minority patients and the well-being of caregivers. Two additional articles address screening considerations in patients at risk for colorectal and lung cancer. Two more articles address safe use of hormone-related therapies to tr...
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - April 15, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Courtney H Coschi Lorin Dodbiba DuPont Guerry Source Type: research

Pulmonology: What You May Have Missed in 2023
Ann Intern Med. 2024 Apr 16. doi: 10.7326/M24-0613. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe field of pulmonology saw significant advances in 2023. The publications highlighted in this article address advances and changes in practice related to asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease, pleural disorders, and sleep-disordered breathing. One article reviews data examining the efficacy of vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus, a respiratory viral illness that has had devastating effects globally. Four studies evaluate the role of various therapies in COPD, including dupilumab, ensifen...
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - April 15, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Aram Karkar Sana Khan Rebecca O'Leary Albina Tyker Michael Unger Source Type: research

Infectious Diseases: What You May Have Missed in 2023
Ann Intern Med. 2024 Apr 16. doi: 10.7326/M24-0679. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn 2023, published research on COVID-19 remains prominent. The aim of this article is to highlight important developments in infectious disease evidence unrelated to COVID-19 that were published in 2023. The literature was screened for sound new evidence relevant to internal medicine specialists and subspecialists whose focus of practice is not infectious diseases. The highlighted publications relate to various organisms and patient populations. One article provides insight into the updated guidelines for the diagnosis and management of infec...
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - April 15, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Amena Alhammadi Rasha Alshawaf Swati Chavda Sonya Ramondino Mindy Schuster Source Type: research

What You May Have Missed in 2023: Keeping Up With the Constant Flow of New Medical Evidence
Ann Intern Med. 2024 Apr 16. doi: 10.7326/M24-0832. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38621247 | DOI:10.7326/M24-0832 (Source: Annals of Internal Medicine)
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - April 15, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Alfonso Iorio Christine Laine Source Type: research

Rheumatology: What You May Have Missed in 2023
Ann Intern Med. 2024 Apr 16. doi: 10.7326/M24-0678. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMany patients with rheumatologic conditions receive care from physicians other than rheumatologists. Here we note key findings from 6 studies in rheumatology published in 2023 that offer valuable insights for internal medicine specialists and subspecialists outside of rheumatology. The first study investigated the effect of low-dose glucocorticoids on patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) over 2 years and challenged existing perceptions about the risks of glucocorticoids in this setting. The second study focused on the updated guideline for...
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - April 15, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Kafaf Jalali Lisa A Mandl Source Type: research

Correction: Reducing Care Overuse in Older Patients Using Professional Norms and Accountability
Ann Intern Med. 2024 Apr 16. doi: 10.7326/L24-0117. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38621249 | DOI:10.7326/L24-0117 (Source: Annals of Internal Medicine)
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - April 15, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

Annals Consult Guys - COVID-19 and Surgery: A Postpandemic Update
Ann Intern Med. 2024 Apr;177(4):eW240001. doi: 10.7326/W24-0001.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38621260 | DOI:10.7326/W24-0001 (Source: Annals of Internal Medicine)
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - April 15, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Howard H Weitz Geno J Merli Source Type: research

Little Miracles
Ann Intern Med. 2024 Apr;177(4):539-540. doi: 10.7326/M23-3340.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38621261 | DOI:10.7326/M23-3340 (Source: Annals of Internal Medicine)
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - April 15, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Manasa Bhatta Source Type: research

Annals for Hospitalists - April 2024
Ann Intern Med. 2024 Apr;177(4):eAWHO202404160. doi: 10.7326/AWHO202404160.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38621262 | DOI:10.7326/AWHO202404160 (Source: Annals of Internal Medicine)
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - April 15, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: David A Fried Source Type: research

Hope
Ann Intern Med. 2024 Apr;177(4):541. doi: 10.7326/M23-2289.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38621263 | DOI:10.7326/M23-2289 (Source: Annals of Internal Medicine)
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - April 15, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Joseph Zarconi Source Type: research

The Effect of Low-Dose Glucocorticoids Over Two Years on Weight and Blood Pressure in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ann Intern Med. 2024 Apr;177(4):545. doi: 10.7326/L24-0003.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38621264 | DOI:10.7326/L24-0003 (Source: Annals of Internal Medicine)
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - April 15, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Daniel Arkfeld Sofia Audrey B Gonzales Katherine Ruddy Source Type: research

The Effect of Low-Dose Glucocorticoids Over Two Years on Weight and Blood Pressure in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ann Intern Med. 2024 Apr;177(4):545-546. doi: 10.7326/L24-0004.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38621265 | DOI:10.7326/L24-0004 (Source: Annals of Internal Medicine)
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - April 15, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Kavita Narula Katharine Lazarus Sirazum Choudhury Karim Meeran Source Type: research

The Effect of Low-Dose Glucocorticoids Over Two Years on Weight and Blood Pressure in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ann Intern Med. 2024 Apr;177(4):546. doi: 10.7326/L24-0005.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38621266 | DOI:10.7326/L24-0005 (Source: Annals of Internal Medicine)
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - April 15, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Alexander Theophilopoulos Michael R Bubb Source Type: research

The Effect of Low-Dose Glucocorticoids Over Two Years on Weight and Blood Pressure in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ann Intern Med. 2024 Apr;177(4):546-547. doi: 10.7326/L24-0006.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38621267 | DOI:10.7326/L24-0006 (Source: Annals of Internal Medicine)
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - April 15, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Andriko Palmowski Maarten Boers John Kirwan Robin Christensen Frank Buttgereit Source Type: research

Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Asymptomatic Average-Risk Adults
Ann Intern Med. 2024 Apr;177(4):542-543. doi: 10.7326/L24-0014.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38621268 | DOI:10.7326/L24-0014 (Source: Annals of Internal Medicine)
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - April 15, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Aasma Shaukat Theodore R Levin Timothy R Church Source Type: research