abstract：BACKGROUND:Introduction of a universal varicella vaccine program for U.S. children in 1996 sparked concern that less-frequent exposure to varicella would decrease external boosting of immunity to varicella zoster virus and thereby increase incidence of herpes zoster (HZ). OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the varicella v...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Hales CM,Harpaz R,Joesoef MR,Bialek SR

更新日期：2013-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：DESCRIPTION:Update of the 2005 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for peripheral artery disease (PAD). METHODS:The USPSTF reviewed the evidence on the use of resting ankle-brachial index (ABI) as a screening test for PAD or as a risk predictor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Moyer VA,U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

更新日期：2013-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis reduces the risk for venous thromboembolism after total hip replacement (THR) or total knee replacement (TKR). New oral anticoagulants (NOACs), including direct thrombin inhibitors and factor Xa inhibitors, are emerging options for thromboprophylaxis after these procedures. ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Adam SS,McDuffie JR,Lachiewicz PF,Ortel TL,Williams JW Jr

更新日期：2013-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Telaprevir (TVR) plus peginterferon-α2a (PEG-IFN-α2a) and ribavirin substantially increases treatment efficacy for genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection versus PEG-IFN-α2a-ribavirin alone. Its safety and efficacy in patients with HCV and HIV-1 are unknown. OBJECTIVE:To assess the safety and e...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Sulkowski MS,Sherman KE,Dieterich DT,Bsharat M,Mahnke L,Rockstroh JK,Gharakhanian S,McCallister S,Henshaw J,Girard PM,Adiwijaya B,Garg V,Rubin RA,Adda N,Soriano V

更新日期：2013-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Chinese translation BACKGROUND:Black persons are more likely than white persons to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and to die from it. The extent to which genetic or biological factors versus disparities in screening rates explain this variance remains controversial. OBJECTIVE:To define the prevalence ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Schroy PC 3rd,Coe A,Chen CA,O'Brien MJ,Heeren TC

更新日期：2013-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Simulation is a versatile technique used in a variety of health care settings for a variety of purposes, but the extent to which simulation may improve patient safety remains unknown. This systematic review examined evidence on the effects of simulation techniques on patient safety outcomes. PubMed and the Cochrane Li...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Schmidt E,Goldhaber-Fiebert SN,Ho LA,McDonald KM

更新日期：2013-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary prevention of Alzheimer disease and other types of dementia (all-cause dementia) is an important public health goal. Evidence to date is insufficient to recommend any lifestyle change to prevent or delay the onset of dementia. OBJECTIVE:To assess the association between objectively measured midlife ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Defina LF,Willis BL,Radford NB,Gao A,Leonard D,Haskell WL,Weiner MF,Berry JD

更新日期：2013-02-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:U.S. HIV treatment guidelines recommend branded once-daily, 1-pill efavirenz-emtricitabine-tenofovir as first-line antiretroviral therapy (ART). With the anticipated approval of generic efavirenz in the United States, a once-daily, 3-pill alternative (generic efavirenz, generic lamivudine, and tenofovir) wil...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Walensky RP,Sax PE,Nakamura YM,Weinstein MC,Pei PP,Freedberg KA,Paltiel AD,Schackman BR

更新日期：2013-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pay-for-performance (P4P) is increasingly touted as a means to improve health care quality. PURPOSE:To evaluate the effect of P4P remuneration targeting individual health care providers. DATA SOURCES:MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, OpenSIGLE, Canadian Evaluation Society Unpublished Literature Bank, New ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Houle SK,McAlister FA,Jackevicius CA,Chuck AW,Tsuyuki RT

更新日期：2012-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bed alarm systems intended to prevent hospital falls have not been formally evaluated. OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether an intervention aimed at increasing bed alarm use decreases hospital falls and related events. DESIGN:Pair-matched, cluster randomized trial over 18 months. Nursing units were allocated b...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Shorr RI,Chandler AM,Mion LC,Waters TM,Liu M,Daniels MJ,Kessler LA,Miller ST

更新日期：2012-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：DESCRIPTION:New U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation statement on screening for chronic kidney disease (CKD). METHODS:The USPSTF reviewed evidence on screening for CKD, including evidence on screening, accuracy of screening, early treatment, and harms of screening and early treatment. POPULATIO...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Moyer VA,U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

更新日期：2012-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Menopausal hormone therapy to prevent chronic conditions is currently not recommended because of its adverse effects. PURPOSE:To update evidence about the effectiveness of hormone therapy in reducing risk for chronic conditions and adverse effects, and to examine whether outcomes vary among women in differe...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Nelson HD,Walker M,Zakher B,Mitchell J

更新日期：2012-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dietary trans fat increases risk for coronary heart disease. In 2006, New York City (NYC) passed the first regulation in the United States restricting trans fat use in restaurants. OBJECTIVE:To assess the effect of the NYC regulation on the trans and saturated fat content of fast-food purchases. DESIGN:Cro...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Angell SY,Cobb LK,Curtis CJ,Konty KJ,Silver LD

更新日期：2012-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：DESCRIPTION:Although approximately 85 million units of red blood cells (RBCs) are transfused annually worldwide, transfusion practices vary widely. The AABB (formerly, the American Association of Blood Banks) developed this guideline to provide clinical recommendations about hemoglobin concentration thresholds and othe...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Carson JL,Grossman BJ,Kleinman S,Tinmouth AT,Marques MB,Fung MK,Holcomb JB,Illoh O,Kaplan LJ,Katz LM,Rao SV,Roback JD,Shander A,Tobian AA,Weinstein R,Swinton McLaughlin LG,Djulbegovic B,Clinical Transfusion Medicine Com

更新日期：2012-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Department of Health and Human Services recently called for public comment on human subjects research protections. OBJECTIVE:To assess variability in reviews across institutional review boards (IRBs) for a multisite, minimal-risk trial of financial incentives for evidence-based hypertension care and to ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Petersen LA,Simpson K,Sorelle R,Urech T,Chitwood SS

更新日期：2012-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Timing of initiation of screening for breast cancer is controversial in the United States. OBJECTIVE:To determine the threshold relative risk (RR) at which the harm-benefit ratio of screening women aged 40 to 49 years equals that of biennial screening for women aged 50 to 74 years. DESIGN:Comparative model...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： van Ravesteyn NT,Miglioretti DL,Stout NK,Lee SJ,Schechter CB,Buist DS,Huang H,Heijnsdijk EA,Trentham-Dietz A,Alagoz O,Near AM,Kerlikowske K,Nelson HD,Mandelblatt JS,de Koning HJ

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Timely diagnosis of influenza can help clinical management. PURPOSE:To examine the accuracy of rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDTs) in adults and children with influenza-like illness and evaluate factors associated with higher accuracy. DATA SOURCES:PubMed and EMBASE through December 2011; BIOSIS and W...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Chartrand C,Leeflang MM,Minion J,Brewer T,Pai M

更新日期：2012-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are anti-inflammatory but have been linked in some studies to Crohn disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). OBJECTIVE:To assess the association between aspirin and NSAID use and incident CD and UC. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Nurses'...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Ananthakrishnan AN,Higuchi LM,Huang ES,Khalili H,Richter JM,Fuchs CS,Chan AT

更新日期：2012-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:National guidelines recommend that physicians discuss end-of-life (EOL) care planning with patients with cancer whose life expectancy is less than 1 year. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the incidence of EOL care discussions for patients with stage IV lung or colorectal cancer and where, when, and with whom these dis...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Mack JW,Cronin A,Taback N,Huskamp HA,Keating NL,Malin JL,Earle CC,Weeks JC

更新日期：2012-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An effective national biosurveillance system expedites outbreak recognition and facilitates response coordination at the federal, state, and local levels. The BioSense system, used at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, incorporates chief complaints but not data from the whole encounter note into...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Elkin PL,Froehling DA,Wahner-Roedler DL,Brown SH,Bailey KR

更新日期：2012-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：:This issue provides a clinical overview of plantar fasciitis focusing on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, practice improvement, and patient information. Readers can complete the accompanying CME quiz for 1.5 credits. Only ACP members and individual subscribers can access the electronic features of In the Clinic. Non-...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Young C

更新日期：2012-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies suggest that vitamin D supplementation may reduce cancer and fracture risks. PURPOSE:To examine the benefits and harms of vitamin D with or without calcium supplementation on clinical outcomes of cancer and fractures in adults. DATA SOURCES:English-language studies identified from MEDLINE and the C...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Chung M,Lee J,Terasawa T,Lau J,Trikalinos TA

更新日期：2011-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Screening can detect prostate cancer at earlier, asymptomatic stages, when treatments might be more effective. PURPOSE:To update the 2002 and 2008 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force evidence reviews on screening and treatments for prostate cancer. DATA SOURCES:MEDLINE (2002 to July 2011) and the Cochrane ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Chou R,Croswell JM,Dana T,Bougatsos C,Blazina I,Fu R,Gleitsmann K,Koenig HC,Lam C,Maltz A,Rugge JB,Lin K

更新日期：2011-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Screening programs using conventional cytology have successfully reduced cervical cancer, but newer tests might enhance screening. PURPOSE:To systematically review the evidence on liquid-based cytology (LBC) and high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) screening for U.S. Preventive Services Task Force use in up...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Whitlock EP,Vesco KK,Eder M,Lin JS,Senger CA,Burda BU

更新日期：2011-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Imaging under loading stress is hypothesized to improve the diagnostic value of magnetic resonancel imaging (MRI) for musculoskeletal conditions. This article reviews 57 studies about MRI under physiologic loading stress performed in an upright or sitting position or under axial loading by using a compression device. ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Dahabreh IJ,Hadar N,Chung M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is avoided in most patients with implanted cardiac devices because of safety concerns. OBJECTIVE:To define the safety of a protocol for MRI at the commonly used magnetic strength of 1.5 T in patients with implanted cardiac devices. DESIGN:Prospective nonrandomized trial. (C...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Nazarian S,Hansford R,Roguin A,Goldsher D,Zviman MM,Lardo AC,Caffo BS,Frick KD,Kraut MA,Kamel IR,Calkins H,Berger RD,Bluemke DA,Halperin HR

更新日期：2011-10-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thymectomy is standard therapy fornonthymomatousmyasthenia gravis despite the absence of randomized clinical trials (1). Myasthenia gravis is uncommonly reported in monozygous twins; disease concordance occurs in approximately one third of such identical twin pairs; and treatment for myasthenia gravis, when ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Riggs KR,Gutmann L,Riggs JE

更新日期：2011-10-04 00:00:00

abstract：:This issue provides a clinical overview of sickle cell disease focusing on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, practice improvement, and patient information. Readers can complete the accompanying CME quiz for 1.5 credits. Only ACP members and individual subscribers can access the electronic features of In the Clinic. No...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Steinberg MH

更新日期：2011-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：DESCRIPTION:Update of the 2004 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation statement on screening for bladder cancer. METHODS:The USPSTF performed a targeted literature search for new evidence on the benefits and harms of screening, the accuracy of primary care-feasible screening tests, and the benefit...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Moyer VA,U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

更新日期：2011-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiation therapy is one of many treatment options for patients with prostate cancer. PURPOSE:To update findings on the clinical and biochemical outcomes of radiation therapies for localized prostate cancer. DATA SOURCES:MEDLINE (2007 through March 2011) and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Tria...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Bannuru RR,Dvorak T,Obadan N,Yu WW,Patel K,Chung M,Ip S

更新日期：2011-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：DESCRIPTION:This guideline is an official statement of the American College of Physicians (ACP), American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), American Thoracic Society (ATS), and European Respiratory Society (ERS). It represents an update of the 2007 ACP clinical practice guideline on diagnosis and management of stable...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Qaseem A,Wilt TJ,Weinberger SE,Hanania NA,Criner G,van der Molen T,Marciniuk DD,Denberg T,Schünemann H,Wedzicha W,MacDonald R,Shekelle P,American College of Physicians.,American College of Chest Physicians.,American Thoracic

更新日期：2011-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Testing has been advocated for all persons with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer to identify families with the Lynch syndrome, an autosomal dominant cancer-predisposition syndrome that is a paradigm for personalized medicine. OBJECTIVE:To estimate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of strategies to i...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Ladabaum U,Wang G,Terdiman J,Blanco A,Kuppermann M,Boland CR,Ford J,Elkin E,Phillips KA

更新日期：2011-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is increasingly used to treat multiple malignant and nonmalignant conditions. The risk for cardiovascular disease after the procedure has not been well-described. OBJECTIVE:To compare rates and hazards of cardiovascular-related hospitalization and death among p...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Chow EJ,Mueller BA,Baker KS,Cushing-Haugen KL,Flowers ME,Martin PJ,Friedman DL,Lee SJ

更新日期：2011-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：:As the third decade since AIDS was first recognized comes to an end, extraordinary advances have occurred in the understanding, treatment, and prevention of HIV infection and AIDS. As a result of these successes, it is now time to focus on future challenges. Paramount among these is reaching the goal of truly controll...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Dieffenbach CW,Fauci AS

更新日期：2011-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Each year, millions of patients worldwide have a perioperative myocardial infarction (MI) after noncardiac surgery. OBJECTIVE:To examine the characteristics and short-term outcome of perioperative MI. DESIGN:Cohort study. (ClinicalTrials.gov registration number: NCT00182039) SETTING:190 centers in 23 coun...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Devereaux PJ,Xavier D,Pogue J,Guyatt G,Sigamani A,Garutti I,Leslie K,Rao-Melacini P,Chrolavicius S,Yang H,Macdonald C,Avezum A,Lanthier L,Hu W,Yusuf S,POISE (PeriOperative ISchemic Evaluation) Investigators.

更新日期：2011-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：DESCRIPTION:Reaffirmation of the 2004 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation statement on screening for testicular cancer. METHODS:The USPSTF performed a targeted literature search for benefits and harms of screening for testicular cancer in asymptomatic males and found no new studies. RECOMMENDA...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

更新日期：2011-04-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Tetanus is an expected complication when disasters strike in developing countries, where tetanus immunization coverage is often low or nonexistent. Collapsing structures and swirling debris inflict numerous crush injuries, fractures, and serious wounds. Clostridium tetani infects wounds contaminated with dirt, feces, ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Afshar M,Raju M,Ansell D,Bleck TP

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment selection markers, sometimes called predictive markers, are factors that help clinicians select therapies that maximize good outcomes and minimize adverse outcomes for patients. Existing statistical methods for evaluating a treatment selection marker include assessing its prognostic value, evaluating treatme...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Janes H,Pepe MS,Bossuyt PM,Barlow WE

更新日期：2011-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Warfarin reduces the risk for ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) but increases the risk for hemorrhage. Dabigatran is a fixed-dose, oral direct thrombin inhibitor with similar or reduced rates of ischemic stroke and intracranial hemorrhage in patients with AF compared with those of war...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Freeman JV,Zhu RP,Owens DK,Garber AM,Hutton DW,Go AS,Wang PJ,Turakhia MP

更新日期：2011-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mesenchymal stem cells can differentiate into endothelial cells and participate in angiogenesis in adults. In experimental models of acute myocardial infarction, mesenchymal stem cells led to the recovery of cardiac function through the formation of a new vascular network. OBJECTIVE:To describe treatment wi...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Guiducci S,Porta F,Saccardi R,Guidi S,Ibba-Manneschi L,Manetti M,Mazzanti B,Dal Pozzo S,Milia AF,Bellando-Randone S,Miniati I,Fiori G,Fontana R,Amanzi L,Braschi F,Bosi A,Matucci-Cerinic M

更新日期：2010-11-16 00:00:00