The American journal of medicine
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For decades, omega-3 fatty acids (O3FA) have been used for their cardioprotective effects. Although several prescription products are available, icosapent ethyl (IPE) is the lone pure, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)-only, O3FA product. ⋯ Based on the REDUCE-IT trial, the Food and Drug Administration granted IPE an indication for ASCVD risk reduction, making it the first O3FA product to receive such an indication. IPE is a cost-effective approach to reducing residual cardiovascular risk in high risk patients treated with statins.
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Multicenter Study
The Association Between Resident Physician Work-Hour Regulations and Physician Safety and Health.
In 2011, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) instituted a 16-h limit on consecutive hours for first-year resident physicians. We sought to examine the effect of these work-hour regulations on physician safety. ⋯ The 2011 ACGME work-hour limit was associated with meaningful improvements in physician safety and health. Surveillance is needed to monitor the ongoing impact of work hours on physician safety, health, and well-being.
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Cannabis use is increasing worldwide despite the various health effects of this substance. ⋯ Health professionals should be aware of this cannabis-related syndrome given its severe and long-lasting effects.