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Updating family cancer history may change screening recommendations

Updating patients' family history of cancer during adulthood may lead to changes in recommended cancer screenings, according to a new study.

Low health literacy linked to poorer outcomes, use of health services

Patients with low health literacy are less likely to use health services and more likely to have poor health outcomes, according to a new study.

MKSAP Quiz: Stretch marks in a young man

This week's quiz asks readers to determine the cause of stretch marks in a 33-year-old man.

CDC updates treatment, surveillance recommendations for gonorrhea

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its recommendations for treatment and surveillance of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection, according to a recent report.

Antipsychotics still frequently prescribed for Parkinson patients

Despite FDA warnings, more than half of patients with Parkinson disease and psychosis were prescribed an antipsychotic in a new study.

Most hospital-based specialists work longer hours than physicians in ambulatory settings

Specialists who care for more acutely ill patients work longer hours than those who care for more stable, chronically ill patients—though hospitalists are an exception, a new analysis found.

CMS releases details on increased availability of the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan

In July, the Obama Administration announced upcoming changes to the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan that was established as part of the Affordable Care Act. New instructions are now available from CMS on how physicians may help their patients access this program.

Concentration and dosing of Tamiflu changed

The concentration of oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu) oral suspension has been reduced, and labels and dosing have changed accordingly, the FDA announced last week.

Applications being accepted for ACP's Health Policy Internship Program

The College is now accepting applications for its Health Policy Internship Program for Associate and Student Members.

And the winner is …

ACP InternistWeekly 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.