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Abrupt smoking cessation yields better quit rates than gradual approach, study finds
Although abrupt cessation should be encouraged, gradual cessation programs could still be worthwhile if they increase the number of persons who try to quit or take up support and medication while trying.
Fluticasone/salmeterol appears noninferior to fluticasone alone in patients with persistent asthma
An editorial said that the results of the industry-supported trial at first appear to be reassuring but questioned the exclusion of patients with life-threatening or unstable asthma.
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of increasing urinary frequency
A 50-year-old man is evaluated for a 1-year history of increasing urinary frequency and urgency and occasional urge incontinence. He has no symptoms of urinary hesitancy or incomplete emptying. The patient has primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Medications are dalfampridine and vitamin D. Following a physical exam, gait testing, and urinalysis, what is the most appropriate treatment?
ACP Diabetes Registry offers free PQRS reporting
The first 150 applicants will be able to submit their 2015 Physician Quality Reporting System diabetes data and participate in the Bridges to Excellence Diabetes Recognition Program at no cost.
Long-term aspirin use may prevent colorectal cancer, analysis shows
The benefit of aspirin on GI tract cancers was seen at a minimum of 6 years of regular use and appeared to be dose-dependent, developing at 0.5 to 1.5 standard (325 mg) aspirin tablets per week.
Career opportunities available at ACP's annual meeting
Job seekers' profiles are guaranteed to be distributed to participating employers who submitted a job posting to the center. Physicians do not have to attend the meeting to submit a profile.
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.