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ABIM announces changes to MOC program

The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced changes last week to the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) process for board-certified internal medicine specialists and subspecialists, effective immediately.

New guideline released on allergic rhinitis

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation released a new clinical guideline last week on allergic rhinitis.

MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of morning stiffness, aching hands

A 23-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of morning stiffness and achiness of the hands as well as Raynaud phenomenon. Two months ago, she experienced a sun-induced rash on the chest and back and patches of discoloration on the hands. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Medicare will pay for lung cancer screening with CT

Medicare announced last week that it would begin covering screening for lung cancer with low-dose CT, effective immediately.

Inadequate pain relief common among patients with knee osteoarthritis

Inadequate pain relief is common among patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), with more than half of patients having persistent pain, a study found.

Final call for art show submissions

This is the last call for submissions for the 100th Year Anniversary Celebration Council of Resident/Fellow Members Art Competition: “The Past, Present, and Future of Medicine.” Submissions are open to all members of the College from Student Members through Masters.

And the winner is …

ACP Internist Weekly 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.