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Start ART in all HIV-infected adults, expert panel says
All adults with HIV should receive antiretroviral therapy (ART) regardless of CD4 cell count, according to the 2012 International Antiviral Society-USA panel recommendations.
Tailor prostate screening based on life expectancy, ASCO recommends
A provisional clinical opinion from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recommends against prostate-specific antigen screening for men with a life expectancy of 10 years or less.
MKSAP Quiz: 12-hour history of bilateral lower-extremity paralysis
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 38-year-old man admitted to the hospital for a 12-hour history of bilateral lower-extremity paralysis.
Interferon beta may not help disability progression in MS patients
Treatment with interferon beta does not appear to affect progression to disability in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study.
Focused update released on management of unstable angina, non-ST-segment- elevation MI
The American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association released a focused update last week to their guidelines on management of unstable angina and non-ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction.
Hematocrit may predict mortality, study finds
Hematocrit measurements can predict long-term mortality in patients with hypertension, a recent study found.
Free CME course offered on Lyme disease
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) is offering a free online course on Lyme disease.
A Senate intern turned internist seeks solutions to better patient care
This month at KevinMD.com, Fred Ralston Jr., MD, MACP, a past president of ACP and a practicing internist in Fayetteville, Tenn., discusses meeting with elected representatives about our health care system.
Call for spring 2013 Board of Governors resolutions
The deadline for submitting new resolutions to be heard at the spring 2013 Board of Governors meeting is Sept. 26, 2012.
ACP releases annual report from the Executive Vice President
The 2011-2012 ACP Report of the Executive Vice President—a review of the past year's accomplishments, programs, initiatives and collaborations—is now available on ACP's website.
The Doctors Company announces five-year anniversary of the Tribute Plan
The Doctors Company, ACP's exclusively sponsored medical liability carrier, announced the five-year anniversary of its Tribute Plan last week.
Vote for your favorite entry
ACP InternistWeekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.