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Bariatric surgery procedures successfully used to treat diabetes
CHICAGO—Bariatric surgery procedures reduced obese patients' hemoglobin A1c levels more effectively than medical therapy and were associated with no life-threatening complications, reported a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology last week.
Hand, knee and hip osteoarthritis recommendations updated
Revised recommendations aimed at improving the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis of the hand, hip and knee were published by the American College of Rheumatology on March 27.
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of progressive exertional dyspnea
This week's quiz asks readers to determine the next step in management of a 54-year-old woman with a 1-year history of progressive exertional dyspnea.
Non-HDL cholesterol may be best marker of cardiovascular risk in statin-treated patients
Non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol may be a better marker of cardiovascular risk in patients taking statins than low-density lipoprotein cholesterol or apolipoprotein B, according to a new study.
Antipsychotics associated with MI in older patients with treated dementia
Antipsychotics are associated with a modestly increased risk for myocardial infarction (MI) in older patients also taking cholinesterase inhibitors for dementia, according to a new study.
Sjögren's criteria embrace multispecialty approach
Diagnosis and management of Sjögren's syndrome require participation by rheumatologists, ophthalmologists and oral medicine specialties, according to the first classification criteria endorsed by the American College of Rheumatology.
FDA revises recommendations for citalopram
The FDA has revised recommendations for the antidepressant citalopram (Celexa) to address doses in older patients and to urge caution in patients with certain heart conditions.
Bupivacaine, propofol could be easily confused, safety group warns
A medication safety coalition last week warned that local anesthetic bupivacaine (Exparel) looks similar to propofol, and its accidental use could cause serious adverse events and death.
ACP Annual Business Meeting to be held
All members are encouraged to attend ACP's Annual Business Meeting to be held during Internal Medicine 2012. Current College Officers will retire from office and incoming Officers, new Regents and Governors-Elect will be introduced.
Reach exhibiting employers at Internal Medicine 2012 even if you're unable to attend
Looking for a job? Reach potential employers at Internal Medicine 2012, April 19-21, even if you are unable to attend the meeting.
ACP releases Immunization Advisor app
ACP has released the ACP Immunization Advisor, an app that will allow members to access the latest vaccine indications at their fingertips.
New ethics case study posted
The ACP Center for Ethics and Professionalism has posted a new case study, “Who Should Get What? Mammography and the Stewardship of Health Care Resources”, on Medscape.
College Fellow named Dartmouth Medical School's senior associate dean for medical education
Richard J. Simons, MD, FACP, has been named senior associate dean for medical education and associate vice president for health affairs at Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, N.H.
Chapter awardees announced
Chapters honor Members, Fellows and Masters of ACP who have demonstrated by their example and conduct an abiding commitment to excellence in medical care, education, research, or service to their community, their chapter, and ACP.
Put words in our mouth
ACP InternistWeekly wants readers to create captions for our new cartoon and help choose the winner. Pen the winning caption and win a $50 gift certificate good toward any ACP product, program or service.