Emily P. Hyle, MD, MSc; Sowmya R. Rao, PhD; Emily S. Jentes, PhD, MPH; Amy Parker Fiebelkorn, MSN, MPH; Stefan H.F. Hagmann, MD, MSc; Allison Taylor Walker, PhD, MPH; Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH; Edward T. Ryan, MD; Regina C. LaRocque, MD, MPH
Measles outbreaks in the United States are mostly due to index infections occurring in returning U.S. travelers. In a study of travelers presenting to U.S. pretravel clinics, the authors assessed why those eligible for measles vaccination were not offered it or why they refused it.
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):77-84. doi:10.7326/M16-2249
Robert B. Saper, MD, MPH; Chelsey Lemaster, MS, MPH; Anthony Delitto, PhD, PT; Karen J. Sherman, PhD, MPH; Patricia M. Herman, ND, PhD; Ekaterina Sadikova, MPH; Joel Stevans, PhD, DC; Julia E. Keosaian, MPH; Christian J. Cerrada, BS; Alexandra L. Femia, MS; Eric J. Roseen, DC; Paula Gardiner, MD, MPH; Katherine Gergen Barnett, MD; Carol Faulkner, BS; Janice Weinberg, ScD
Several trials indicate that yoga is an effective treatment for chronic low back pain. This trial compared yoga with a standardized program of physical therapy and education in a group of low-income, racially diverse patients with chronic low back pain symptoms.
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):85-94. doi:10.7326/M16-2579
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Richard M. Bergenstal, MD; Robin L. Gal, MSPH; Crystal G. Connor, MS, MPH; Rose Gubitosi-Klug, MD, PhD; Davida Kruger, MSN, APRN-BC, BC-ADM; Beth A. Olson, BAN, RN, CDE; Steven M. Willi, MD; Grazia Aleppo, MD; Ruth S. Weinstock, MD, PhD; Jamie Wood, MD; Michael Rickels, MD, MS; Linda A. DiMeglio, MD, MPH; Kathleen E. Bethin, MD, PhD; Santica Marcovina, PhD; Andreana Tassopoulos, BS; Sooji Lee, MS, MSPH; Elaine Massaro, MS; Suzan Bzdick, RN, CCRC; Brian Ichihara, BA; Eileen Markmann, BSN; Paul McGuigan, BSN; Stephanie Woerner; Michelle Ecker, RD, CDN, CDE; Roy W. Beck, MD, PhD; for the T1D Exchange Racial Differences Study Group
Interpreting observed differences between hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) values in black and white patients may have implications for population health and the care of individual patients. This study used continuous glucose monitoring to assess whether higher HbA1c levels among black patients reflects worse glycemic control or biological differences in the glycation of hemoglobin.
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):95-102. doi:10.7326/M16-2596
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Michalina Kołodziejczak, MD; Felicita Andreotti, MD, PhD; Mariusz Kowalewski, MD; Antonino Buffon, MD; Marco Matteo Ciccone, MD; Gianfranco Parati, MD; Pietro Scicchitano, MD; Julia M. Umińska, MD; Stefano De Servi, MD; Kevin P. Bliden, MBA; Jacek Kubica, MD, PhD; Alessandro Bortone, MD, PhD; Filippo Crea, MD; Paul Gurbel, MD; Eliano P. Navarese, MD, PhD
This meta-analysis of 11 trials compares implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapy with conventional care for primary prevention of death from various causes in adults with ischemic or nonischemic cardiomyopathy.
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):103-111. doi:10.7326/M17-0120
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Chung-wah Cheng, MPH; Tai-xiang Wu, MPH; Hong-cai Shang, MD, PhD; You-ping Li, MPH; Douglas G. Altman, PhD; David Moher, PhD; Zhao-xiang Bian, MD, PhD; for the CONSORT-CHM Formulas 2017 Group
Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) formulas are the major components of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) interventions. A group of TCM clinical experts, methodologists, epidemiologists, and editors has developed this CONSORT Extension for CHM Formulas (CONSORT-CHM Formulas 2017). Readers will also find Chinese translations of the Extension published at Annals.org.
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):112-121. doi:10.7326/M16-2977
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This article (available in PDF format) is the traditional Chinese version of the CONSORT Extension for Chinese Herbal Medicine Formulas 2017: Recommendations, Explanation, and Elaboration.
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):W7-W20. doi:10.7326/IsTranslatedFrom_M17-2977_1
This article (available in PDF format) is the simplified Chinese version of the CONSORT Extension for Chinese Herbal Medicine Formulas 2017: Recommendations, Explanation, and Elaboration.
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):W21-W34. doi:10.7326/IsTranslatedFrom_M17-2977_2
J. Michael McWilliams, MD, PhD
This commentary discusses how the design of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) will result in unintended consequences and incentives that will increase health care disparities without reducing costs.
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):122-124. doi:10.7326/M17-0230
Julia Wynn, MS; Wendy K. Chung, MD, PhD
This commentary discusses the limited clinical utility of 23andMe's direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic test and raises concerns that its approval creates a pathway that could lead to expansive DTC genetic testing of similarly low clinical utility that the public will misunderstand and misuse.
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):125-126. doi:10.7326/M17-1045
Lori K. Handy, MD, MSCE; Paul A. Offit, MD
The editorialists discuss Hyle and colleagues' findings on measles immunization in overseas travelers and note that efforts to increase rates are mainly focused on children and that the need to immunize unvaccinated travelers is overlooked.
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):127-128. doi:10.7326/M17-1044
Douglas G. Chang, MD, PhD; Stefan G. Kertesz, MD, MSc
Saper and colleagues' trial examined whether yoga is noninferior to physical therapy for treating patients with low back pain. The editorialists discuss the findings and highlight the importance of recognizing the varying pathophysiology of low back pain when studying the effectiveness of interventions.
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):129-130. doi:10.7326/M17-1263
Elizabeth Selvin, PhD, MPH; David B. Sacks, MBChB
Bergenstal and colleagues' study contributes to our understanding of racial differences in HbA1c. The editorialists discuss the findings, explain why they do not suggest limited utility of HbA1c in blacks, and call for studies that enable better understanding of populations that may be prone to discordant HbA1c and glucose measures.
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):131-132. doi:10.7326/M17-1231
Klaus Linde, MD; Benno Brinkhaus, MD
The editorialists discuss the CONSORT Extension for CHM Formulas and how it will help to improve the quality, trustworthiness, and clinical relevance of trials of Chinese herbal therapies.
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):133-134. doi:10.7326/M17-1067
David H. Wesorick, MD; Vineet Chopra, MD, MSc
The editorialists discuss the 1-year anniversary of Annals for Hospitalists, which highlights hospitalist-relevant content from Annals and brings perspectives from leaders in the field.
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):135-136. doi:10.7326/M17-1234
George D. Lundberg, MD
In July 2017, Annals of Internal Medicine celebrates 90 years of continuous publication. Recognizing the occasion, the editorialist provides reflections on the history and future of medical journals.
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):137-138. doi:10.7326/M17-1482
Sheila M. Quinn, DO
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):139. doi:10.7326/M16-2547
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Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):144. doi:10.7326/L17-0301
Alicia I. Rolin
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):140. doi:10.7326/M16-2523
Harrison G. Weed, MD
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):JC2. doi:10.7326/ACPJC-2017-167-2-002
Henry S. Sacks, PhD, MD
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):JC3. doi:10.7326/ACPJC-2017-167-2-003
Eyad Al-hihi, MD; Robert G. Badgett, MD
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):JC4. doi:10.7326/ACPJC-2017-167-2-004
John T. Nguyen, MD; Donald A. Molony, MD
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):JC5. doi:10.7326/ACPJC-2017-167-2-005
Brian M. Fuller, MD, MSCI; Christopher R. Carpenter, MD, MSc
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):JC6. doi:10.7326/ACPJC-2017-167-2-006
Elizabeth Jackson, MD; Kim A. Eagle, MD
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):JC7. doi:10.7326/ACPJC-2017-167-2-007
Ami Schattner, MD
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):JC8. doi:10.7326/ACPJC-2017-167-2-008
Clifford C. Dacso, MD, MPH, MBA
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):JC9. doi:10.7326/ACPJC-2017-167-2-009
Mitchell Levine, MD
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):JC10. doi:10.7326/ACPJC-2017-167-2-010
Ana Carolina Alba, MD; Gordon Guyatt, MD
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):JC11. doi:10.7326/ACPJC-2017-167-2-011
Geno J. Merli, MD; Howard H. Weitz, MD
Annals Consult Guys brings a new perspective to the art and science of medicine with lively discussion and analysis of real-world cases and situations.
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):CG1. doi:10.7326/W17-0007
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Darren B. Taichman, MD, PhD
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):ED2. doi:10.7326/AFED201707180
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Pooja Lagisetty, MD, MSc; Amy Bohnert, PhD
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):HO2-HO3. doi:10.7326/M17-1564
Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(2):I-20. doi:10.7326/P17-9039
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