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ACP updates policy recommendations on firearm injuries, deaths

Among other recommendations, ACP supports appropriate regulation of the purchase of legal firearms, consistent with the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Second Amendment.

ACE inhibitors associated with higher lung cancer risk compared to ARBs in observational study

An editorial cautioned clinicians and patients to balance these observed findings against the potential benefits of antihypertensive drugs while more research is done.

MKSAP Quiz: Shortness of breath following hospital discharge

A 52-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit following a small non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction treated with drug-eluting stent. Since discharge, she has had shortness of breath. Following a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most likely cause of this patient's dyspnea?

Erenumab reduced migraines in patients who didn't respond to other treatments, industry-funded study found

An industry-funded study found improvements in primary and secondary endpoints related to migraines with the drug compared to placebo, with similar safety and tolerability.

Make your mark: Learn about ACP Fellowship during a webinar on Nov. 8

ACP Fellowship is the mark of professional distinction and excellence in internal medicine.

ACP announces new Masters and awardees for 2018-2019

The new Masters and award winners will be honored during Convocation at Internal Medicine Meeting 2019 in Philadelphia.

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.