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Studies examine effectiveness of financial incentives in primary care
Two randomized trials suggest that certain financial incentives may be associated with some clinical improvements in primary care, although both the study authors and editorialists said that additional research is needed.
Episodic migraines associated with obesity, especially in younger women
Episodic migraines (≤14 headache days/month) are associated with obesity, with the strongest relationships among those younger than 50 years, of white race and of female sex, a study found.
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of increasing daily cough
A 45-year-old man is evaluated for a 6-month history of increasing daily cough, sputum production, and dyspnea on exertion. He has been employed as a coal miner for 10 years. He has never smoked and does not have a history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, or hyperlipidemia. Pulmonary examination reveals mildly decreased breath sounds bilaterally with no wheezes, crackles, or rhonchi. Cardiac examination and chest radiograph are normal. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
Varenicline appears efficacious for smoking cessation in patients treated for current or past depression
Varenicline appeared to help patients with stably treated current or past depression stop smoking without increasing depression or anxiety, according to a new industry-funded study.
E-cigarettes facilitated quitting as well as patches
Electronic cigarettes, both with and without nicotine, helped smokers quit about as well as nicotine patches did, a recent New Zealand study found.
ACP releases new policy paper addressing principles for organizing clinical care teams
ACP sets the framework for a team-based model of health care in a new policy paper published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
“The Consult Guys” video series delivers laughs and CME credits
Annals of Internal Medicine is offering physicians an opportunity to laugh while they learn with “The Consult Guys,” a monthly video series that features two prominent physicians who use humor to address and solve clinical problems.
Less than a month left to apply for ACP's 2014 Washington internship
Applications are now being accepted for the College's Health Policy Internship for Resident/Fellow and Medical Student Members.
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