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he top stories in clinical medicine: 1) Gender wage gap varies by specialty. 2) United States now over 300 measles cases for the year. 3) For patients with HBV, daily aspirin may reduce risk of liver cancer. 4) ABIM contests class-action lawsuit, asks judge to dismiss.

The top stories in clinical medicine for Tuesday, March 26th. 1) U.S. hospitalized pulmonary embolisms nearly doubled during 2004-2015.  2) AAP, AHA, push for policies limiting children's surgery beverage consumption. 3) Surge of gabapentanoids for pain lacks supportive evidence. 4) FDA approves solriamfetol for daytime sleepiness treatment.

The top stories in clinical medicine news: NIH DIrector updates study enrolling one million participants. Simple screening for risk of falling in elderly can guide prevention. H3N2 putting a damper on flu season's departure. Biologics boost work outcomes in axial spondyloarthritis.

Today's Stories: PPIs and fractures? It’s still complicated. http://bit.ly/2Wa4Ls8 Amphetamine tied to higher risk of new-onset psychosis than methylphenidate. http://bit.ly/2UVvnNi Intensive blood pressure lowering may not reduce risk of recurrent stroke. http://bit.ly/2HzY9jM Postcesarean pain relief better on nonopioid regimen. http://bit.ly/2TkQQO9

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Contact us: podcasts@mdedge.com Genetic signature helps identify those at risk of MS. http://bit.ly/2Tf92c8 CDC exhorts more testing and treatment of HIV. http://bit.ly/2Hwv08W Long-term metformin offsets diabetes in patients with higher glucose/HbA1c, history of gestational diabetes. http://bit.ly/2TLv9fu CREOLE: Amlodipine may be preferable for lowering blood pressure in black patients. http://bit.ly/2To2Nmw

Contact us: podcasts@mdedge.com MDedge on Twitter: @MDedgeTweets These are the stories included in the daily news: ACC, AHA release first cardiovascular disease primary prevention guideline. http://bit.ly/2TT4jRS CAC score over 1,000 carries higher risks. http://bit.ly/2TK0z5D Policy statement on drowning highlights high-risk groups. http://bit.ly/2UIeLbV Apple Watch algorithm showed 84% positive predictive value for Afib. http://bit.ly/2Jl61ra

Contact us: podcasts@mdedge.com For the seventh consecutive year, overall match numbers are up, some specialties are concerned about post-residency workforce numbers, and social media offers congratulations and support

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Contact us: podcasts@mdedge.com Semaglutide plus SGLT2 inhibitors improves glydemic control in type 2 diabetes. Opioid overdose Risk is greater among HIV patients. Eisenmenger syndrome is a minefield for unwary physicians. MI, strokes during 30 days after cancer diagnosis.

Contact us: podcasts@mdedge.com  Daily aspirin associated with lower risk of COPD flare-up. http://bit.ly/2VUh38c Anxiety, depression compromise believability of drug-allergy testing. http://bit.ly/2EVL0h9 Bariatric surgery leads to less improvement in black patients. http://bit.ly/2CgeEgo Measles now confirmed in 12 states. http://bit.ly/2NYxsFQ

Contact us: podcasts@mdedge.com In utero infections raise risk for autism. http://bit.ly/2NZivTN For FPs, 2018 was a big year for generating hospital revenue. http://bit.ly/2TICxY7 Prenatal betamethasone not linked to later adverse neurocognitive problems. http://bit.ly/2TGG9K3 Heart-harming toxins may hurt hookah smokers. http://bit.ly/2F4VtYS

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