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Vitamin E may slow functional decline in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease
Taking 2,000 IU of vitamin E daily slowed functional decline and reduced caregiver time in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease, a study found.
USPSTF recommends annual CT for patients at high risk of lung cancer
Patients at high risk for lung cancer should be screened annually with low-dose computed tomography (CT), the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently recommended.
MKSAP Quiz: exertional chest pain of 3 months' duration
A 68-year-old man is evaluated for exertional chest pain of 3 months' duration. He describes the chest pain as pressure in the midsternal area with no radiation that occurs with walking one to two blocks and resolves with rest or sublingual nitroglycerin. No symptoms have occurred at rest. Following a physical exam and electrocardiogram, what is the most appropriate management?
Many general internists uncomfortable caring for childhood cancer survivors, unfamiliar with relevant cancer surveillance guidelines
Internists reported that they were “somewhat uncomfortable” caring for childhood cancer survivors, were unfamiliar with available surveillance guidelines, and preferred to collaborate with cancer treatment centers and clinicians in a recent survey.
Methotrexate intolerance common in patients with rheumatoid, psoriatic arthritis
Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in patients who are prescribed methotrexate for rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, in some cases even before they start taking the drug, according to a new study.
H1N1 hitting young and middle-aged adults
Early reports from the 2013-2014 flu season indicate that young and middle-aged adults may be disproportionately affected by the influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 (pH1N1) virus, the CDC recently warned.
You can request a review of your eRx payment adjustment
Physicians and practices who were not successful electronic prescribers under CMS's 2012 or 2013 Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program will be subject to a payment adjustment of 2% of Medicare Part B charges for all of 2014.
Practice tips on the Affordable Care Act
With the bulk of the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) coverage provisions having gone into effect on Jan. 1, the College has updated its resources on ACA enrollment.
New ethics case study, “When an Aging Colleague Seems Impaired”
“When an Aging Colleague Seems Impaired” is a new ACP ethics case study that is available online for CME credit. This case study explores the physician's ethical obligation to address a colleague's (or one's own) impairment in order to protect the safety of patients and to assist the impaired physician.
ACP launches new “Online High Value Care Cases”
A series of free online cases and questions addressing high-value care is available to help clinicians weigh the benefits, harms, and costs of tests and treatment options for common conditions in order to improve health and eliminate waste.
Chapter awardees announced
ACP chapter awards 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.
ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox
January's issue of ACP Internist features stories on pancreatitis, implementing team-based care, and “prescribing” exercise.
Vote for your favorite entry
ACP InternistWeekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.