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• Ann. Intern. Med. · Sep 2024

  Diagnostic Discordance, Uncertainty, and Treatment Ambiguity in Community-Acquired Pneumonia : A National Cohort Study of 115 U.S. Veterans Affairs Hospitals.

  Evidence-based practice in community-acquired pneumonia often assumes an accurate initial diagnosis. ⋯ The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

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• Ann. Intern. Med. · Sep 2024

  Epidemiology of Homebound Population Among Beneficiaries of a Large National Medicare Advantage Plan.

  Interest in home-based care is increasing among Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. The epidemiology of homebound MA beneficiaries is unknown. ⋯ Humana, under a collaborative research agreement with Johns Hopkins University.

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• Ann. Intern. Med. · Sep 2024

  A next-generation mt-sDNA test had 94% sensitivity for colorectal cancer and 91% specificity for advanced neoplasia.

  Imperiale TF, Porter K, Zella J, et al; BLUE-C Study Investigators. Next-generation multitarget stool DNA test for colorectal cancer screening. N Engl J Med. 2024;390:984-993. 38477986.

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• Ann. Intern. Med. · Sep 2024

  Trends and Disparities in Ambulatory Follow-Up After Cardiovascular Hospitalizations : A Retrospective Cohort Study.

  Timely follow-up after cardiovascular hospitalization is recommended to monitor recovery, titrate medications, and coordinate care. ⋯ National Institute on Aging.

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• Ann. Intern. Med. · Sep 2024

  In patients with NSTE-ACS and previous CABG, routine invasive vs. conservative management does not improve outcomes.

  Kelham M, Vyas R, Ramaseshan R, et al. Non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes with previous coronary artery bypass grafting: a meta-analysis of invasive vs. conservative management. Eur Heart J. 2024;45:2380-2391. 38805681.

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