May 2025
Stepping wisely for migraine relief
ACP recently published a clinical guideline on prevention of episodic migraine, suggesting a stairstep prescribing approach in nonpregnant adults.
Giving men's health a quick checkup
A growing life expectancy gap between men and women highlights the need for new approaches in delivering primary care to men.
Advocacy as a core aspect of patient care
Physicians are natural advocates for fixing the broken health care system.
In order to form a more perfect union
ACP has reviewed and updated its policy related to unionization of physicians and collective bargaining.
Don't fall prey to predatory journals
The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors already warns researchers about the dangers of predatory journals, but with the numbers growing, it felt that stronger action was needed.
Helping patients manage chronic, common stressors
Primary care physicians are often the first ones to hear about stress levels that are shifting from uncomfortable to overwhelming.
Going from good to great in teaching medicine
Most educators say they want to continuously improve their teaching skills, but getting substantive and actionable feedback from learners can be a serious challenge.
Improving care for unrepresented older adults
Many older adults in the U.S. are just one medical crisis away from becoming unrepresented, defined by the American Geriatrics Society as lacking medical decisional capacity, an advance directive, and a surrogate decision-maker.
Marketing OK'd for at-home STI test
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation in the ED for rash
A 42-year-old patient is evaluated in the emergency department for a rash. Four days ago, they developed fever, malaise, and a headache; these symptoms resolved after 2 to 3 days and were followed by the rash, which started as small erythematous macules that developed into papules. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
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.
Preventing migraine, managing men's health, and more stories
This issue covers migraines, men's health, and predatory journal publishing.