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Acupuncture, Alexander technique may be effective for long-term relief of chronic neck pain

The maintenance of benefit from 6 months (when the interventions ended) to 12 months is notable given that the median duration of neck pain was 6 years, the authors wrote.

Fall, fracture risk may be increased with prostate-selective alpha antagonists in older men

Men 66 years of age and older who had filled a first outpatient prescription for tamsulosin, alfuzosin, or silodosin were compared with men who had not.

MKSAP Quiz: evaluation of painful nodules and rash

A 21-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-week history of painful nodules and a rash in the lower extremities, along with pain and swelling of the wrists, knees, and ankles. She reports a low-grade fever and a 2.7-kg (6.0-lb) weight loss since the onset of symptoms. She has taken naproxen with some relief. History is significant for gastroesophageal reflux disease and acne. Medications are over-the-counter famotidine as needed and minocycline. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate next step in management?

Physicians may overtreat blood pressure, glucose in older patients with diabetes

A retrospective cohort study used data from the Department of Veterans Affairs to assess both hypertension and blood glucose medication deintensification (i.e., dosage reduction or withdrawal of a drug).

ACP supports National Obesity Care Week

The campaign will highlight the need to fight a national obesity epidemic and offer recommendations for complete care that will ultimately lead to better health, including in areas such as behavioral treatment, medications, support groups, and weight management products and programs.

The Practical Playbook releases first textbook and announces first national meeting

The textbook offers a roadmap for collaboration between the fields of primary care and public health professionals.

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.