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No clear-cut choice among once-weekly GLP-1 receptor agonists
The growing number of available treatments for type 2 diabetes has made diabetes care more complex.
On gun violence, ACP advocates moving from crisis to action
The recent incidents of gun violence in San Bernardino, Calif., and Colorado Springs, Colo., and the 6-month anniversary of the shootings at the Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, S.C., reinforce the need for change and reform on several fronts.
MKSAP Quiz: 3-year history of dyspnea on exertion
A 68-year-old man is evaluated for a 3-year history of dyspnea on exertion. He experiences no headaches or blurred vision. Medical history is notable for a stroke 2 years ago. He is a smoker with an 80-pack-year smoking history. Medications are hydrochlorothiazide, lisinopril, aspirin, and simvastatin. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and advice to stop smoking, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
2 obstructive sleep apnea treatments show similar reductions in blood pressure
Although there was no statistically significant difference in change in blood pressure between continuous positive airway pressure and mandibular advancement devices, the former had a considerably higher probability of having the strongest association with systolic blood pressure reduction.
National Influenza Vaccination Week prompts reminder on flu shots
Online resources are available to help physicians and health care professionals ensure that patients receive the correct immunizations in accordance with the CDC's Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule.
Alternative antiplatelet agents, alone or as adjunct, more effective than continuing aspirin monotherapy after new ischemic stroke
While the study may support the idea that alternative antiplatelet strategies are better than continued aspirin monotherapy in patients who have a stroke while on aspirin, with respect to stroke recurrence alone, switching to other antiplatelet agents was nominally but not statistically more effective than maintaining aspirin monotherapy.
ACP Leadership Academy offers free webinars on leadership topics
An upcoming webinar on “Achieving Health Equity for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People” will be led by Harvey J. Makadon, MD, FACP, director of education and training at the National LGBT Health Education Center at The Fenway Institute and clinical professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston.
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.