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Score predicts outcomes of using IV alteplase with stroke patients

A new score can help predict how ischemic stroke patients will respond to intravenous (IV) alteplase, a study reports.

CT angiography as good as MRI to predict recurrent stroke

CT angiography (CTA) can predict recurrent stroke as accurately as MRI in patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke, a study found.

Assessment test for COPD helps determine exacerbation severity, outcomes

The COPD Assessment Test (CAT) is useful for determining severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations and for measuring recovery after exacerbations and pulmonary rehab, according to two new studies.

Different blood pressure in each arm may indicate vascular disease

Patients who have significant differences in systolic blood pressure between their right and left arms may be at increased risk of vascular disease, a new study found.

Contraceptive pills recalled

Twenty-eight lots of oral contraceptives have been recalled by manufacturer Pfizer because some blister packs may contain an inexact count of inert or active-ingredient tablets and the tablets may be out of sequence.

The February issue is online

February's issue of ACP Internist looks at clinical and practice management issues, including whether to use scribes during exams and tips on completing paperwork to help patients receive home health care.

ACP Job Placement Center calls for job seekers' profiles

Physicians looking for a new job may submit a Job Seeker's Profile to the ACP Job Placement Center, a service available at Internal Medicine 2012, to be held April 19-21 in New Orleans.

Vote for your favorite entry

ACP HospitalistWeekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.