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ACP announces next Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer
Darilyn V. Moyer, MD, FACP, has served ACP in many roles, and will continue to carry out ACP's mission in her new role as ACP's EVP/CEO.
Tai chi as effective as physical therapy while opioids often not cost-effective for knee pain
A randomized trial found similar improvements in knee osteoarthritis outcomes with tai chi and physical therapy at 24 and 52 weeks. In another study, opioids did not appear to be cost-effective in knee osteoarthritis patients without comorbidities.
MKSAP Quiz: severe, persistent, burning pain in an assisted-living patient
An 86-year-old woman is evaluated in her assisted-living facility for pain. Four weeks ago, she developed herpetic lesions on her right posterior thorax in a T7 distribution. She was treated with acyclovir, and the lesions healed; however, she has persistent severe burning pain. The pain is so severe that she is unable to leave her bed to attend meals. Following a physical exam, which medication is the most appropriate pharmacologic therapy for this patient's pain?
Physicians legally allowed to ask patients about firearms
The literature shows that although many physicians report that they believe they have a right and responsibility to counsel patients about firearms, they are also unfamiliar with firearms themselves, with the benefits and risks of firearm ownership, and with what to say during counseling.
New atrial fibrillation patient resources available
A patient-centered booklet and a 4-part video series on self-management are free for physicians and patients to download online.
The ever-expanding list of reasons for a doctor's note
Yul Ejnes, MD, MACP, continues his monthly column at KevinMD.com in a post about the evolution of the requests for a doctor's note.
Vote for your favorite entry
ACP Internist Weekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.