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Flexible duty-hour policies associated with higher dissatisfaction among interns

Interns in flexible programs were more likely than those in standard programs to report dissatisfaction with various training aspects and overall well-being, while a faculty survey concluded that directors of flexible programs were less likely than those of standard programs to report dissatisfaction with various educational processes.

ACP issues ethical guidance for individuals participating in volunteer medical trips

Physicians should advocate for sustainable, mutual benefit; a fair and equitable distribution of resources; and partnerships that respect the individuals and communities served and cultural differences, ACP states in a position paper.

MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for a new-patient visit

A 55-year-old woman is evaluated for a new-patient visit. Medical history is significant for an eating disorder. Although she has maintained a normal weight for the past 20 years, she notes that prior to that time her weight would fluctuate in a range correlating with BMIs of 17 to 19. Family history is significant for postmenopausal osteoporosis in her mother. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management of this patient?

Vaginal dryness treatments no more effective than placebo, study finds

Many postmenopausal women with moderate to severe vulvovaginal symptoms can be treated with a nonprescription vaginal lubricating gel, based on individual patient preferences about cost and formulation.

ACP introduces updated High Value Care Curriculum for educators and residents

An updated version of ACP's High Value Care Curriculum for Educators and Residents offers resources for physicians to be good stewards of limited health care resources.

Foot orthotics may not be superior to conservative treatment for relieving plantar heel pain

Pooled data from six studies suggest no difference between prefabricated and sham orthotics, sham versus custom orthotics, or prefabricated versus custom orthotics, for plantar heel pain.

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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.