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No overall association seen between postdiagnosis low-dose aspirin, prostate cancer mortality
Data were collected from a nationwide Danish registry on tumor characteristics, drug use, primary prostate cancer therapy, comorbid conditions, and socioeconomic variables for men with incident prostate adenocarcinoma between 2000 and 2011.
Mucosal healing an emerging goal of ulcerative colitis treatment, guideline states
The updated guideline from the American College of Gastroenterology offers recommendations on drug treatment and cancer screening, among other topics.
MKSAP Quiz: 3-year history of dyspnea, cough
A 69-year-old man is evaluated for a three-year history of dyspnea and chronic productive cough. He was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) two years ago and has been treated for three exacerbations in the past year. He is taking tiotropium, fluticasone/salmeterol, and albuterol inhalers. Which long-term treatment is most likely to reduce exacerbations?
Delayed antibiotics in older adults with UTI associated with bloodstream infections, death
An editorial noted that the relationships found in the study may not be causal and advised clinicians to offer prompt treatment to patients at the highest risk of bloodstream infections: older patients, men, and those living in areas of greater socioeconomic deprivation.
Have a question for ACP leaders? Attend ACP's Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall
The Annual Business Meeting features a presentation of the Annual Report of the Treasurer and a discussion of ACP's priorities for the coming year from Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Darilyn V. Moyer, MD, FACP.
ACP's Job Placement Center provides career opportunities at Internal Medicine Meeting 2019
The center provides physicians with tools to assist in job searches and provides access to job postings for openings nationwide, as well as the opportunity to meet with potential employers.
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.