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• Ann. Intern. Med. · May 2020

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  In adults with AF who regularly drink alcohol, a 6-month abstinence intervention reduced AF recurrence and burden.

  Voskoboinik A, Kalman JM, De Silva A, et al. Alcohol abstinence in drinkers with atrial fibrillation. N Engl J Med. 2020;382:20-8. 31893513.

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• Ann. Intern. Med. · May 2020

  Multicenter Study

  Utility, Appropriateness, and Content of Electronic Consultations Across Medical Subspecialties.

  Electronic consultations (e-consults) can facilitate patient access to specialists, minimize travel, and reduce unnecessary in-person visits. However, metrics to enable study of e-consults and their effect on processes and patient care are lacking. ⋯ None.

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• Ann. Intern. Med. · May 2020

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  Annals Clinical Decision Making: Communicating Risk and Engaging Patients in Shared Decision Making.

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• Ann. Intern. Med. · May 2020

  Web Exclusive. Annals for Hospitalists Inpatient Notes - Preparing for Battle: How Hospitalists Can Manage the Stress of COVID-19.

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• Ann. Intern. Med. · May 2020

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  In ischemic stroke with viable hypoperfused tissue, alteplase > 4.5 h after last seen well improves function.

  Tsivgoulis G, Katsanos AH, Malhotra K, et al. Thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke in the unwitnessed or extended therapeutic time window. Neurology. 2020;94:e1241-8. 31892636.

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