Internal Medicine Alert – July 15, 2017

July 15, 2017

• Putting the Genie Back in the Prescription Bottle

  Researchers recently developed an evidence-based algorithm for reducing the use of proton pump inhibitors.

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• Insomnia Disorder: Evidence for Psychological and Behavioral Interventions

  Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is an effective intervention for moderate to severe insomnia disorder and should be considered as an initial treatment.

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• Valbenazine Capsules (Ingrezza)

  Valbenazine is indicated for the treatment of tardive dyskinesia in adults.

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• Clinical Briefs

  In this section: the evolution of prostate cancer screening; the limitations of online health information; and treating polycystic ovary syndrome patients.

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• Is This a Typical Flutter?

  Atrial flutter is characterized by a special pattern of regular atrial activity that in adults almost always occurs at a rate of 300/minute (250-350/minute range).

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