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Drugs offer small benefit for urgency urinary incontinence in women
Drugs can help relieve urinary incontinence in women, but the benefit is small and side effects can lead to discontinuation of treatment, according to a new study.
Infection, other factors may increase risk for VTE hospitalization
Infection, treatment with erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, and blood transfusion may increase risk for hospitalization due to venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a new study.
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of increasing fatigue
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 78-year-old woman with a 3-month history of increasing fatigue.
Fluoroquinolones associated with retinal detachment
Current users of oral fluoroquinolones are nearly five times more likely to have a retinal detachment than nonusers, although the absolute risk was small, a study found.
Bisphosphonates associated with scleritis, uveitis
First-time use of oral bisphosphonates is associated with increased risk for uveitis and scleritis, according to a retrospective cohort study.
Keynote speaker addresses record number of attendees at Hospital Medicine 2012
SAN DIEGO—Hospital Medicine 2012, the annual meeting of the Society of Hospital Medicine, brought more than 2,500 hospitalists to San Diego this week for the largest ever gathering of inpatient-based clinicians.
Still time to avoid an eRx penalty in 2013
There is still time to avoid a Medicare e-prescribing penalty payment in 2013.
CMS releases fact sheet to help with version 5010 transition
Because clinicians have been reporting issues with version 5010 claims processing and payment, CMS has issued a fact sheet with guidance about how to troubleshoot the issues.
Change announced to Trailblazer audit demand letters
In response to concern that demand letters for recovery audit reviews would be overlooked among the different letters coming from Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), Trailblazer announced that it will test sending the letters on a different color of paper.
Survey on medical profession available
ACP is making available to its members a survey sponsored by The Physicians Foundation. The focus of the survey is to compile a “state of the union” of the medical profession, examining physician morale, practice plans, and practice metrics.
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.
Attend a chapter meeting
Clinicians can enhance their clinical skills and knowledge and network with colleagues at local ACP chapter meetings.
Vote for your favorite entry
ACP InternistWeekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.