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Arthroscopic surgery may not benefit patients with degenerative knee disease
Arthroscopic surgery for degenerative knee disease yields “small inconsequential benefit” in middle-aged and older adults and is associated with harms, the authors noted.
Drug overdoses leading cause of injury death in U.S., report says
Half of the annual overdose deaths are related to prescription drugs, which more than 2 million Americans misuse, the report stated.
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for a heart murmur
A 60-year-old asymptomatic man is evaluated during a routine examination. He has a long history of heart murmur. With normal daily activities, he has not experienced shortness of breath, chest discomfort, or palpitations. Following a cardiac exam and electrocardiogram, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
More active clinician interventions may help smokers quit
The intensity of treatment, in terms of number and length of sessions, is associated with quitting success; more intensive treatments result in greater rates of abstinence.
CMS releases final rule on Medicare Shared Savings Program
Many of the changes to the program were in response to concerns and comments that ACP provided to the agency.
Point-of-care and critical care ultrasound—register now for November course
The course uses cadavers, live models, simulations, and lectures to provide a comprehensive look at how ultrasound can effectively be used in point-of-care and critical care settings.
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.