less-thanigreater-thanFrom 2018 to 2022 reported cases of syphilis which is caused byless-than-igreater-than Treponema pallidumless-thanigreater-than rose by a staggering 80percent in the US a factor thats likely helping drive a national shortage of penici

Stamping out STIs

Combating sexually transmitted infections (STIs) involves recognizing disparities, addressing the stigma that surrounds sexual health care, and viewing testing and treatment as a comprehensive care package rather than individual concerns, experts said.

Recognizing barriers to treating peripheral artery disease and modifying care plans accordingly can slow disease progression and prevent the most serious adverse outcomes in many patients Image by adin

Breaking barriers in PAD treatment

Medical societies released an updated guideline for the management of lower-extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) that includes preventive medical therapy and the latest thinking on effective screening, diagnosis, treatment, and risk management strategies.

One pill can kill: Tackling substance use disorders

ACP believes that substance use disorders are a chronic medical condition and should be managed as such.

Déjà vu all over again for American health care?

The last decade has seen an upsurge in the numbers of “nonphysician providers” or “advanced practice professionals” who are increasingly being placed by health systems to fill gaps in access to care and lower the burden on individual physicians.

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Moving forward with AI in health care

Coauthors of an ACP policy position paper outlined their hopes and reservations for artificial intelligence in medicine, underscoring the importance of continued physician education and alignment of regulatory definitions and policies.

This year in the US H5N1 influenza has been identified in dairy cows unpasteurized milk and people A 14th human case the first without a known occupational exposure to any infected animals was

Human, animal experts offer advice on H5N1

ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine gathered experts for a case-based discussion on H5N1 avian influenza.

Attendees and presenters gather in the Career and Professional Development Center for the poster competitions at Internal Medicine Meeting 2024 held in Boston in April Photo by Kevin Berne

ACP abstract competitions offer chances to learn, network

The first authors of top-scoring abstracts in each category in the podium competition are invited to give oral presentations at Internal Medicine Meeting 2025; the finalists in the poster competition are invited to compete on site.

Surviving cancer starts at its diagnosis

For the growing number of patients who are cancer survivors, the rest of their lives starts at diagnosis, not cure.

Approvals for COVID-19 vaccines, epinephrine nasal spray

This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.

Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives

ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, I.M. Matters Weekly from ACP.

Reducing STIs, improving PAD treatment, and more stories

This month's issue covers sexually transmitted infections (STIs), peripheral artery disease (PAD), and other stories.

MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for redness, tearing, irritation of the eye

A 44-year-old woman is evaluated for redness, tearing, and irritation of the right eye that began 1 day ago. She reports no eye pain, photophobia, or change in vision. Her left eye is uninvolved. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?

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Obituary

The College notes the passing of a former Chapter Governor.


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