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Physician volume linked to diabetes care quality, study finds

Data on more than 1 million adults with diabetes indicated that higher ambulatory volume overall was associated with lower rates of appropriate eye exams, HbA1c testing, and LDL cholesterol testing, among other results.

End-of-rotation handoffs associated with in-hospital mortality, study finds

End-of-rotation transition in care was associated with significantly higher in-hospital mortality in an unrestricted analysis; the association was stronger following institution of duty-hour regulations.

MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for chest discomfort and cough

A 45-year-old man is evaluated for right-sided chest discomfort and cough of 2 weeks' duration. His chest discomfort is described as a vague, painful sensation on the right. The cough occasionally produces a small amount of sputum; he reports no hemoptysis or shortness of breath. He has felt feverish with mild fatigue but has had no weight loss. He is a smoker with a 20-pack-year history. Following a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most appropriate management?

Low-molecular-weight heparin may not prevent VTE after knee arthroscopy or lower-leg casting, studies find

The Prevention of Thrombosis after Knee Arthroscopy (POT-KAST) and the Prevention of Thrombosis after Lower Leg Plaster Cast (POT-CAST) trials used the same methods and design to compare a prophylactic dose of low-molecular-weight heparin or no anticoagulant therapy.

Still time to submit applications for ACP's Dragon's Lair Competition

ACP's Dragon's Lair Competition at Internal Medicine Meeting 2017 in San Diego will be a “Shark Tank”-themed competition that takes place in front of a live audience.

ACP announces new Governor-elect Designees

Governor-elect Designees (GEDs) representing the Class of 2022 will start their terms as Governors-elect after the Annual Business Meeting in San Diego on April 1, 2017.

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.