Annals of internal medicine
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Guidelines recommend warfarin use in patients with atrial fibrillation solely on the basis of risk for ischemic stroke without antithrombotic therapy. These guidelines rely on ischemic stroke rates observed in older trials and do not explicitly account for increased risk for hemorrhage. ⋯ National Institute on Aging; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; and Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Retail clinics are an increasingly popular source for medical care. Concerns have been raised about the effect of these clinics on the cost, quality, and delivery of preventive care. ⋯ California HealthCare Foundation.