Heart-healthy lifestyle measures can reduce risk factors for afib including shedding weight boosting physical activity quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption Image by freshidea

Lifestyle, treatment changes for afib

A new atrial fibrillation guideline focuses on early rhythm control and lifestyle changes such as physical activity and weight loss to slow or disrupt the course of the disease.

A shingle or a billboard? Changes in physician practices

Physician employment has accelerated over the last two decades as the health care system has evolved.

Elections directly impact health and health care delivery

With Civic Health Month (August) just behind us and with National Voter Registration Day coming up on Sept. 17, this is the time for internal medicine physicians to get engaged.

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Measuring high-quality depression care

ACP's Performance Measurement Committee looked at eight quality measures for major depressive disorder (MDD) and voted to support one on suicide risk assessment.

Once a patient starts dialysis primary care physicians may feel like theyve entered a black hole due to lack of communication one expert said Image by Vadimsadovski

Tackling care fragmentation in patients on dialysis

Primary care for patients on dialysis is highly variable, with no typical way that it is delivered. Careful coordination is key.

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Making the rounds in the halls of Congress

Hundreds of ACP member physicians advocated for internal medicine at the annual Leadership Day.

Pearls on low sexual desire, OTC menopause tests

A women's health expert explains how to treat low sexual desire if it causes distress, and how to counsel patients on diagnostic testing for menopause.

Tips for building a referral network

Effective use of online resources and good old-fashioned networking can help new physicians sustain productive partnerships that drive better patient outcomes.

Point-of-care HCV test, new Alzheimer's drug approved

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.

MKSAP Quiz: Intermittent recurrent chest pain

A 77-year-old woman is hospitalized for intermittent recurrent chest pain. The patient had a moderately severe ischemic stroke 2 years ago and has oxygen-dependent COPD. Medications are aspirin, atorvastatin, and inhaled albuterol and tiotropium. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate additional treatment?

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Obituaries

The College notes the passing of Munsey S. Wheby, MD, MACP, and Paul F. Griner, MD, MACP.

Boosting PCOS diagnosis, treating afib, and more stories

This month's issue covers polycystic ovary syndrome, atrial fibrillation, and early career physicians learning how to make referrals.


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