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U.S. and U.K. doctors differ on reporting conflicts, errors, impaired colleagues

U.S. and U.K. doctors differ on reporting conflicts, errors, impaired colleagues Lower blood pressure targets of unproven value in chronic kidney disease

Lower blood pressure targets of unproven value in chronic kidney disease

MKSAP Quiz: bleeding gums and petechiae

MKSAP Quiz: bleeding gums and petechiae

Less microalbuminuria but more CV deaths with olmesartan Chlorthalidone appears better than hydrochlorothiazide for high-risk patients with hypertension

Less microalbuminuria but more CV deaths with olmesartan

Low cognition at discharge may impede elderly patients' self-care

Chlorthalidone appears better than hydrochlorothiazide for high-risk patients with hypertension

Court rules physicians not subject to red flags rule Medicare adjusts Faslodex claims edit

Low cognition at discharge may impede elderly patients' self-care

Joint guidelines released for recognition, accreditation of patient-centered medical homes

Joint guidelines released for recognition, accreditation of patient-centered medical homes

The American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Osteopathic Association released joint guidelines last week on recognition and accreditation of patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs).

ACP Annual Business Meeting to be held

All Members, Fellows, Masters, Associates and Affiliates are encouraged to attend ACP's Annual Business Meeting during Internal Medicine 2011. Current College Officers will retire from office and incoming Officers, new Regents and Governors-Elect will be introduced.

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