Internal Medicine Alert – October 15, 2020
October 15, 2020
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Vitamin D and Colon Cancer
A self-report of any vitamin D supplementation was associated with a decrease in colorectal polyps.
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Is Isolated Diastolic Hypertension a Disease?
An analysis of three large prospective databases showed the 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association revised definition of isolated diastolic hypertension as > 80 mmHg rather than the previous definition of > 90 mmHg resulted in a 5% higher prevalence of diastolic hypertension.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus: Effective Prevention Still Needed
Prevention of respiratory syncytial virus infection is needed but challenging. New studies show some favorable effectiveness on infant outcomes with both vaccination of healthy pregnant women and passive single-dose immunization of prematurely born babies.
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Clascoterone Cream 1% (Winlevi)
Clascoterone should be prescribed to treat acne vulgaris in patients age 12 years and older.
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What Is the Cause of This Regular WCT?
The ECG in the figure was obtained from an older woman who presented with hypotension. What is the rhythm?