In the News
New guideline released on diagnosis, management of pancreatic cysts
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released a new guideline last week on the diagnosis and management of asymptomatic neoplastic pancreatic cysts.
Strength, balance training halves fall injuries in older women with previous falls
Strength and balance training exercises reduced by more than half the rate of injuries from falls in home-dwelling older women, while neither exercise nor vitamin D affected the rate of falls, a study found.
MKSAP Quiz: shortness of breath of 3 months' duration
A 54-year-old woman is evaluated for shortness of breath of 3 months' duration and a 4.5-kg (10-lb) weight loss over the preceding 2 months. She has a 35-pack-year smoking history. Following a physical exam and further testing, what is the most appropriate treatment?
ACIP adds new vaccine to HPV recommendations
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended the 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (Gardasil 9) in last week's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
New hepatitis C treatments cost-effective, may exceed insurers' willingness to pay
New therapies for hepatitis C are cost-effective for some patients, according to a study, but high costs may become a barrier to use.
ACP Quality Connect offers diabetes webinar series
ACP Quality Connect is hosting a series of webinars from April through June 2015 to help physicians implement quality improvement strategies to improve care of their diabetic patients.
Diabetes Collaborative Registry seeks primary care participants
ACP has partnered with the American College of Cardiology to recruit primary care practices to participate in the Diabetes Collaborative Registry (DCR).
MAVEN Project seeks physicians to join national corps of volunteers
The MAVEN Project (Medical Alumni Volunteer Expert Network) is seeking volunteer physician-alumni from U.S. accredited medical schools and training programs to serve the urgent needs of patients with limited access to expert medical care. Volunteers are needed for a spring pilot and beyond.
Put words in our mouth
ACP Internist Weekly wants readers to create captions for our new cartoon and help choose the winner. Pen the winning caption and win a $50 gift certificate good toward any ACP product, program or service.