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Task Force recommends screening for abnormal blood glucose in overweight, obese adults
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends screening for abnormal blood glucose as part of cardiovascular risk assessment in overweight and obese adults ages 40 to 70 years.
ACS changes breast cancer screening recommendations for women at average risk
Based on the available evidence, the American Cancer Society recommends that women who are at average risk of breast cancer should have regular screening mammography beginning at age 45.
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up evaluation of a tremor
A 54-year-old man is seen for follow-up evaluation of a tremor in his upper extremities that has been present since age 20 years. The tremor was mild for many years and did not interfere with his work but has become more prominent in recent years. He has difficulty writing and using utensils during meals. Following a family history, physical exam, and testing, what is the most appropriate next step in treating this patient's tremor?
Updated guidelines revise recommended CPR rates, compression depth
Rescuers should perform chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute and at a depth of at least 2 inches or 5 cm for an average adult.
No additional benefit for low back pain when naproxen is combined with adjunct treatment, study finds
Adding a muscle relaxant or an opioid plus acetaminophen to naproxen did not appear to improve pain or functional outcomes at 1 week in patients who presented to an ED with low back pain.
New Patient FACTS resources now available to increase understanding of common health conditions
Topics include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, Lyme disease, migraine, osteoporosis, pneumonia, rheumatoid arthritis, stroke, and more.
ACP offers free webinar on “Advancing to ACP Fellowship”
Registration is now open for “Advancing to ACP Fellowship,” scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Put words in our mouth
ACP Internist Weekly wants readers to create captions for our new cartoon and help choose the winner. Pen the winning caption and win a $50 gift certificate good toward any ACP product, program, or service.