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Continuing statins after adverse event associated with reduced risk for death

The study's findings may help physicians engage in a balanced discussion with patients about the benefits and risks of continuing statin therapy after an adverse reaction.

Commission of experts identifies nine modifiable risk factors for dementia

Hearing loss, among other risk factors, should be addressed in midlife to reduce the incidence of dementia.

MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for elevated blood pressure

A 54-year-old man is evaluated for elevated blood pressure noted recently at a local health fair. On this visit and on two subsequent nurse visits, the patient's blood pressure measurements are less than 140/90 mm Hg. Following lab studies and an electrocardiogram, what is the next most appropriate step in management?

ACP offers redesigned MACRA resources

Updated online features from ACP include a description of the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) or one of the Alternative Payment Model (APM) payment tracks.

Call for spring 2018 Board of Governors resolutions

Initiating a resolution provides ACP members an opportunity to focus attention at the ACP national level on a particular issue or topic that concerns them.

A wealth of medical knowledge in a country that lacks resources

Yul Ejnes, MD, MACP, continues his monthly column at KevinMD in a post about his visit to Cuba, where he met with government health officials, physicians, and other participants in the Cuban health care system.

Put words in our mouth

ACP Internist Weekly wants readers to create captions for our new cartoon and help choose the winner. Pen the winning caption and win a $50 gift certificate good toward any ACP product, program, or service.