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Older women with normal bone mineral density may be able to defer retesting
Older women with bone mineral density (BMD) testing T scores greater than −1.50 have a low likelihood to develop osteoporosis and can defer retesting for 15 years, researchers concluded.
ACP workgroup compiles list of low-value tests
A workgroup of internists convened by ACP has developed a list of 37 clinical situations in which medical tests are commonly used but do not provide high value.
MKSAP Quiz: acute left-sided flank pain
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 58-year-old woman who is hospitalized for acute left-sided flank pain.
High-dose vitamin D does not reduce COPD exacerbations, study finds
Supplementation with high doses of vitamin D did not reduce exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in most patients in a small new study.
Antidepressants work for patients with comorbidities
Patients with comorbidities can be safely and effectively treated for major depressive disorder (MDD) with antidepressants, even combination therapy, with no more adverse effects than their healthier counterparts, researchers concluded.
Teledermatology consults could change diagnosis, management
Consultations with a specialist via teledermatology changed diagnosis and management and could improve clinical outcomes for skin conditions, according to a new study.
Brentuximab gets boxed warning
A boxed warning has been added to lymphoma drug brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris) regarding its association with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).
Possibility of mixed drugs from Endo Pharmaceuticals
The FDA recently warned physicians and the public about the possibility of packaging mix-ups of some prescription opiate medications and over-the-counter non-opiate products manufactured and packaged for Endo Pharmaceuticals by Novartis Consumer Health.
CMS delays Recovery Audit Prepayment Review and PMD demos
In mid-November, CMS announced a new Recovery Audit Prepayment Review demonstration and a Prepayment Review and Prior Authorization for Power Mobility Devices (PMD) demonstration.
ACP Job Placement Center calls for job seekers' profiles
Physicians looking for a new job may submit a job seeker's profile to the ACP Job Placement Center, a service available at Internal Medicine 2012, to be held April 19-21 in New Orleans.
ACP immunization webinar series on efficient vaccine ordering
ACP will host the webinar “Efficient Vaccine Ordering” at 5 p.m. EST on Feb. 23, 2012 as part of the ACP immunization webinar series.
Internal Medicine 2013 proposals sought
The Clinical Skills Committee (CSC) is now accepting proposals for Internal Medicine 2013, to be held April 11-13, 2013.
Key Contact Program is now Advocates for Internal Medicine Network
The College's grassroots advocacy program has a new name. The Key Contact Program is now the Advocates for Internal Medicine Network (AIMn).
College to participate in CMS call on Advanced Payment Model
On Wed., Jan. 25, ACP will be joining with CMS and other medical societies to discuss the new Advanced Payment Model.
Put words in our mouth
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