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Neurologists suggest steps for prescribing opioids for chronic pain
The American Academy of Neurology issued a position paper outlining steps that can help physicians who prescribe chronic opioid analgesic therapy (COAT) for chronic noncancer pain (CNCP).
Tinnitus guideline covers diagnosis, treatment
A clinical guideline on diagnosing and treating tinnitus was released last week by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
MKSAP Quiz: episodic migraine during pregnancy
A 30-year-old woman is evaluated for episodic migraine without aura that first presented in high school and has persisted into the third trimester of her current pregnancy. The headache attacks occur two to four times monthly and last 12 to 24 hours. She experiences moderately severe pain, significant nausea, no vomiting, and pronounced photophobia with most of the attacks. Her only medication is prenatal vitamins. Physical examination findings, including vital signs, are normal. What is the most appropriate treatment?
Industry-funded studies may be more likely to recommend neuraminidase inhibitors
Industry-funded systematic reviews may be more likely to present favorable evidence about neuraminidase inhibitors and recommend their use than research without financial conflicts of interest, a study reported.
Initial treatment with efavirenz-free regimens appears effective in treatment-naive HIV patients
Three treatment regimens for HIV infection that did not include efavirenz appeared to achieve high, equivalent virologic control, according to a new study.
Postdischarge efforts fail to reduce readmissions
Two separate projects to reduce patients' hospital readmissions within 30 days of discharge by providing more postdischarge support reported negative results last week.
Meaningful use regulations released for 2015
CMS has released a new rule on the meaningful use of electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Sesame Street inspires physicians to advocate for criminal justice reform
According to an article published in Annals of Internal Medicine, physicians are getting a wake-up call about the effects of mass incarceration from an unexpected place: Sesame Street.
Register now for ACP's free online webinars on leadership
As a supplement to the ACP Leadership Academy, ACP is now offering a series of free online webinars on leadership topics relevant to internal medicine. These webinars provide both an educational experience and a discussion forum so participants can learn, pose questions, and share ideas with leaders in the internal medicine field.
ACP Internist's October issue is online and coming to your mailbox
The October issue of ACP Internist is now online and coming to your mailbox. Featured articles include glycemic control in the elderly, Medicare's release of physician pay data, and how clinicians should manage a new crop of antivirals.
Ebola Resources
In response to the outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa, ACP is offering free clinical information and resources to all members of the health care community and the public at large.
Put words in our mouth
ACP Internist Weekly wants readers to create captions for this cartoon and help choose the winner. Pen the winning caption and win a $50 gift certificate good toward any ACP product, program or service.