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Shift work associated with vascular events
People who work any schedule other than a standard day or evening shift have an increased risk of major vascular events, according to a meta-analysis.
Mortality reduced in states that expanded Medicaid
Expansions in eligibility for Medicaid were associated with lower all-cause mortality among adults, according to a new study.
MKSAP Quiz: Older man with progressive fatigue
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 62-year-old man for a 2-month history of progressive fatigue, dyspnea on exertion, anorexia, and nausea.
MI risk higher after total hip, knee replacement
Patients who have total hip or total knee replacement surgery are at higher risk for myocardial infarction (MI) afterward, according to a new study.
USPSTF updates guidance on screening electrocardiography
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently updated its recommendations on screening for coronary heart disease using electrocardiography.
Disability benefits questionnaires for veterans available
The Department of Veterans Affairs has created a series of disability benefits questionnaires to speed the processing of disability compensation and pension claims and alleviate a current backlog of veterans' disability benefit claims.
New module on chronic pain available on Medical Home Builder 2.0
A new Chronic Pain Management module has been added to the Medical Home Builder 2.0, ACP's online tool that enables clinicians and staff members to measure and, where needed, improve patient care and office workflow based on the Patient-Centered Medical Home model.
ACP announces Colombia Chapter
ACP is pleased to announce the establishment of a new ACP Colombia Chapter.
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.