In the News
Repeat bone mineral density tests during osteoporosis treatment may help identify women at increased fracture risk, study finds
Monitoring bone mineral density in routine clinical practice may identify women with a suboptimal response to osteoporosis treatment who would benefit from closer follow-up, researchers noted.
2015-2016 ACP Annual Report of the Executive Vice President released
Highlights include information about clinical recommendations and policy papers, the High Value Care initiative, our advocacy efforts, and offerings from Annals of Internal Medicine.
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation during a routine examination
A 74-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine examination. Her medical history is significant for hypertension and obesity. She is a former smoker, stopping 5 years ago. Medications are amlodipine, lisinopril, and aspirin. Following a physical exam and ankle-brachial index score, what is the most appropriate management?
ACP offers solutions to problem of increased cost sharing for patients
Among other positions, ACP says that the health care system must accelerate its efforts to reduce overall health care spending in ways that do not rely principally on shifting the cost burden onto insured persons who cannot afford to pay more for their medical care.
AHA evaluates heart failure risks from prescription drugs, OTCs, alternative products
The scientific statement identifies prescription medications that may exacerbate underlying myocardial dysfunction, prescription drugs known to cause direct myocardial toxicity, and the sodium level of some over-the-counter medications, among other concerns.
Call for spring 2017 Board of Governors resolutions
Members must submit resolutions to their Governor and/or chapter council by Sept. 28.
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.