Journal of general internal medicine
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Review Meta Analysis
What is the Prevalence of Low Health Literacy in European Union Member States? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Many studies have shown that low health literacy (HL) is associated with several adverse outcomes. In this study, we systematically reviewed the prevalence of low HL in Europe. ⋯ CRD42019133377.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Observational Study
Association Between Statins and Cancer Incidence in Diabetes: a Cohort Study of Japanese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.
The antitumor effect of statins has been highlighted, but clinical study results remain inconclusive. While patients with diabetes are at high risk of cancer, it is uncertain whether statins are effective for cancer chemoprevention in this population. ⋯ Statin use was associated with a reduced incidence and mortality of cancer in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Antihypertensives are the most used medication type in the USA, yet there remains uncertainty about the use of different antihypertensives. We sought to characterize use of antihypertensives by and within medication class(es) between 1997 and 2017. ⋯ Antihypertensive classes appear to have a propensity to equilibrate to an individual medication, despite a lack of outcomes-based research to compare medications within a class.
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Residents rate morning report (MR) as an essential educational activity. Little contemporary evidence exists to guide medical educators on the optimal content or most effective delivery strategies, particularly in the era of resident duty-hour limitations and shifts towards learner-centric pedagogy in graduate medical education. ⋯ MR remains a highly regarded, well-attended educational conference. Residents value high-quality cases that emphasize clinical reasoning, diagnosis, and management. A supportive, engaging learning environment with expert input and concise, evidence-based teaching is desired.