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Fear of malpractice suits prompts more tests, emergency department referrals
Medicare patients received more diagnostic tests and referrals to the emergency department when treated by physicians who worry more about malpractice liability, regardless of whether states have adopted common malpractice tort reforms, a study found.
Long-term use of calcium-channel blocker for hypertension associated with higher breast cancer risk
Long-term use of a calcium-channel blocker for hypertension was associated with about a 2.5 times higher risk of breast cancer, according to a study.
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of increased fatigue and decreased exercise tolerance
A 51-year-old man is evaluated for a 6-month history of increased fatigue and decreased exercise tolerance. He is otherwise well with no significant medical history. Following a physical exam and right hemicolectomy, what is the most appropriate management?
Probiotics fail to prevent antibiotic-associated, C. difficile diarrhea in elderly
A multistrain preparation of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria failed to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea and/or Clostridium difficile diarrhea in elderly patients, a new study found.
Updated guidelines issued on post-HIV-exposure prophylaxis
Health care workers with any occupational exposure to HIV should immediately use a post-exposure prophylaxis regimen comprising three or more antiretroviral drugs, according to updated guidelines from the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
Two ACP Practice Advisor modules approved for MOC points
New components have been added to ACP Practice Advisor modules on diabetes and adult immunization to help physicians achieve 20 Self-evaluation of Practice Performance points towards Maintenance of Certification (MOC) through the American Board of Internal Medicine. ACP Practice Advisor is the online practice support tool formerly called Medical Home Builder.
ACP announces new Center for Patient Partnership in Healthcare
ACP has established a new Center for Patient Partnership in Healthcare (CPPH) to engage patients, families, and patient organizations in the design of patient-centered care delivery and development of educational material for patients.
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