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Smoking associated with PAD in women, even decades after stopping
Smoking significantly increased the risk for symptomatic peripheral artery disease in women in a dose-dependent manner. While quitting reduces risk, it remains elevated compared with women who never smoked.
Screening may not decrease ovarian cancer mortality rates, study finds
Screening for ovarian cancer with CA-125 tests and transvaginal ultrasound may not reduce mortality rates.
MKSAP Quiz: Follow up of advanced multiple myeloma
A 50-year-old woman with advanced multiple myeloma diagnosed 6 months ago undergoes a follow-up visit. Treatment includes daily oral thalidomide and pulse dexamethasone. What treatment will optimize disease-free and overall survival?
Model helps improve HCV care in underserved populations
A model developed to improve care for persons with complicated medical conditions in underserved areas helped provide safe, effective treatment for hepatitis C virus infection.
Screen childhood cancer survivors for digestive, genitourinary neoplasms in adulthood
Childhood cancer survivors who develop subsequent primary neoplasms in adulthood are most likely to experience digestive and genitourinary cancers, so screening should focus on these two areas to reduce overall incidence.
Proposed changes to e-prescribing program announced
CMS recently released a proposed rule that would update the Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program.
New opportunities to learn about ACOs
CMS has recently announced several new opportunities for physicians and other health care professionals to learn about the new accountable care organization model of care.
National Version 5010 Testing Day approaching
CMS will provide an opportunity for physicians and Medicare Administrative Contractors to come together on June 15 to test their progress in transitioning to version 5010.
The next issue is online and coming to your mailbox
The June issue of ACP Internist is online, featuring stories about evaluating knee injuries, palliative care and incorporating well visits for Medicare patients.
ACP's John Tooker, MACP, blogs at KevinMD
John Tooker, MACP, continues his monthly column at KevinMD.com on the subject of “How accountable care is a team sport.”
Fostering Excellence in Internal Medicine Campaign exceeds goal
The College thanks ACP members for contributing to the Fostering Excellence in Internal Medicine Campaign 2010-2011.
Global health course featuring ACP leadership and policy in Italy this summer
ACP members are invited to participate in the European Genetics Foundation's summer course in Comparative Health: The Reforms of the Health Care Systems in a Globalized World, co-directed by ACP's associate executive vice president John Tooker, MACP, MBA.
Vote for your favorite entry
ACP InternistWeekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite captions to determine the winner.