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Not all doctors fully disclose errors, pharma ties, bad prognoses, survey finds

A significant proportion of physicians do not completely agree that they should disclose serious medical errors or financial relationships with drug and device companies to patients, according to a recent survey. In addition, one-tenth of survey respondents had told patients something that was not true in the previous year.

Updated guidelines released on antithrombotic therapy, thrombosis prevention

The American College of Chest Physicians released updated guidelines last week on antithrombotic therapy and prevention of thrombosis.

MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of abdominal pain

This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 35-year-old woman with a 6-month history of right upper quadrant abdominal pain.

One glomerular filtration rate equation may offer better tradeoffs than the other, review indicates

While neither of the two main equations for calculating glomerular filtration rates (GFRs) is universally better, the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation may be more useful for patients in North America, Europe and Australia, a study concluded.

Cefpodoxime found inferior to ciprofloxacin as cystitis treatment

Cefpodoxime is not an effective treatment option for acute uncomplicated cystitis, a new study concluded.

Tai chi appears to help balance in mild to moderate Parkinson's

Tai chi may help improve balance in patients with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease, according to a new study.

Proton-pump inhibitors to carry warning about C. diff

The FDA warned last week that proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) may be associated with an increased risk of Clostridium difficile–associated diarrhea (CDAD).

On Valentine's Day, internists say what they love about Annals of Internal Medicine

On Valentine's Day, dozens of internists are explaining what they love about Annals of Internal Medicine.

Create a video on weight loss tips

ACP and Discovery Channel are sponsoring a contest for physicians to submit brief videos on successful strategies for helping patients lose weight. Three finalists will win a free trip to Internal Medicine 2012.

How medical ethics principles affect daily patient care

Is medical ethics an important aspect of real world medical practice today? Or a quaint notion for the history books based on “Mom and apple pie” generalisms?

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.