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Kidney disease increases risks of atrial fibrillation

Patients who have both chronic kidney disease and atrial fibrillation are at higher risk of stroke, thromboembolism and bleeding, a new study found.

Study clarifies best time for non-cardiac surgery after stents

The ideal earliest time for elective, non-cardiac surgery after bare-metal stent implementation is 46 to 180 days, while for drug-eluting stents it is after 180 days, a new study found.

CABG associated with nearly three times the stroke risk of PCI

Coronary revascularization by coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) compared with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is associated with an increased risk of stroke, a meta-analysis found.

IV treprostinil carries higher risk of bloodstream infections than epoprostenol for PAH patients

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) patients treated with intravenous (IV) treprostinil had a significantly higher rate of gram-negative bloodstream infections than those treated with IV epoprostenol, a study found.

Next season's flu vaccine approved

The influenza vaccine formulation for the 2012-2013 season has been approved, the FDA announced last week.

Hepatitis screening recommended for all patients born 1945-1965

The CDC recently recommended that all Americans born between 1945 and 1965 have a one-time screening for hepatitis C.

The August issue of ACP Hospitalist is online

The August issue of ACP Hospitalist is online and includes stories about patient-centered care, atrial fibrillation and stroke, and how to give a great talk.

Vote for your favorite entry

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