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Physical therapy for low back pain may offer modest benefit

While there was a modest difference favoring early physical therapy at 3 months, a between-group difference did not achieve the threshold for minimum clinically important difference, and differences were mostly undetectable by 1 year.

ACP issues policy recommendations on retail health clinics

Retail health clinics should serve as an episodic alternative to care from an established primary care practice for relatively healthy patients without complex medical histories, among other recommendations.

MKSAP Quiz: 1-week history of progressive dyspnea and fatigue

A 28-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-week history of progressive dyspnea and fatigue. She was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma 2 months ago and is receiving chemotherapy with doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (ABVD). She takes no other medications. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate erythrocyte transfusion product for this patient?

Rates of substance abuse treatment remain low for opioid use disorders despite their rapidly rising incidence

While the greatest increases occurred in inpatient treatment and at physicians' offices, medication-assisted treatments were often unavailable in inpatient settings.

Administering and tracking immunizations

Yul Ejnes, MD, MACP, continues his monthly column at KevinMD.com about the challenges of administering and tracking immunizations.

ACP's EVP/CEO receives the 2015 AAIM Special Recognition Award

The award recognizes individuals who have helped enhance the alliance's mission of fostering the advancement of learning, discovery, and caring.

Leadership opportunities available for ACP's young members

Three ACP Councils are currently seeking candidates to fill vacant seats for the 2016-2017 term.

Application deadline approaching for the 2016 ACP Health Policy Internship

This internship presents a unique opportunity for 1 Resident/Fellow Member and 1 Medical Student Member to attend ACP's annual Leadership Day and develop legislative knowledge and advocacy skills.

And the winner is …

ACP Internist Weekly has tallied the voting from its latest cartoon contest, where readers are invited to match wits against their peers to provide the most original and amusing caption.