Annals of Internal Medicine : Science World Report

Dec 29, 2015 12:02 AM EST

After An Overdose, Many Patients Still Get Opioid Prescriptions

New findings published in the Annals of Internal Medicine show that nearly 90 percent of patients with chronic pain continue to get prescription opioids even following an overdose--putting these patients at an increased risk of a new overdose.

Oct 13, 2015 06:31 PM EDT

Type 2 Diabetes And Wine: Is A Little Actually Good For Patients?

New findings published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine show that drinking red wine may help some with type 2 diabetes manage both high cholesterol and cardiac issues.

Jul 07, 2015 10:57 AM EDT

Even Tiny Brain Lesions Can Triple Your Risk Of Stroke

Small brain lesions are sometimes disregarded by clinicians. Yet new findings published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveal that these shouldn't necessarily be taken so lightly. In fact, they could be a sign of heightened stroke risk or even death.

Jul 06, 2015 09:22 PM EDT

CAC Scan May Identify Early Mortality Risk

New findings published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine reveal that a simple heart scan can detect an individuals risk of early death, with coronary artery calcification (CAC) scans identifying patients at risk.