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Cognitive behavioral therapy may work for chronic insomnia
Behavioral treatments are likely to be associated with fewer adverse effects.
Adding ezetimibe to statins in ACS may improve cardiovascular outcomes
Reduction of LDL cholesterol levels may explain the effect of statins on coronary heart disease.
MKSAP Quiz: severe COPD with multiple exacerbations
A 72-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine examination. She has very severe COPD with multiple exacerbations. She has dyspnea at all times with decreased exercise capacity. She does not have cough or any change in baseline sputum production. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
Oral anticoagulation may be associated with decline in renal function in afib patients
Although the findings are most likely not a “game changer,” they may lead physicians to fine-tune their clinical practice.
New cardiovascular disease risk reduction resource available
ACP is a partner in the initiative, which is co-led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Chapter awardees announced
In recognition of their outstanding service, these exceptional individuals received chapter awards in the winter and spring of 2015.
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.