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A week of antibiotics resolved simple UTI in men at similar rates as longer therapy
A randomized trial comparing seven- and 14-day courses of ciprofloxacin or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole for afebrile, outpatient men with urinary tract infections (UTIs) found similar rates of symptom resolution with either strategy.
ARBs appear to have fewer side effects, same effectiveness compared to ACE inhibitors
Researchers used large international databases to compare outcomes among patients who initiated hypertension therapy with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors versus angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and concluded that ARBs should be preferred.
MKSAP quiz: Severe anxiety and repetitive behavior
A 25-year-old man evaluated during a new patient visit is concerned about his ability to arrive on time at a new job because every morning before leaving his apartment, he feels compelled to perform multiple checks to ensure that all electronic devices are turned off and all windows and doors are locked. What is the most appropriate management?
Breakthrough infections, cardiovascular effects of COVID-19, pandemic mental health
Two new studies reported on infections in fully vaccinated people, while another looked at the rate of myocardial infarction and stroke in patients with COVID-19. A survey found depression and anxiety to be common during the pandemic, and the push for mandatory vaccination of health care workers continued.
Register for ‘Five Days To Friday,’ a multimedia performance about physician mental health
ACP is working with The New Theater of Medicine to use the power of theater and dance to tell a story about a prominent physician and a chief resident in a performance that will be free to ACP members on Saturday, Aug. 21, at 1 p.m. ET.
Call for spring 2022 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. The deadline for submitting new resolutions to be heard at the spring 2022 Board of Governors meeting is Oct. 4.
And the winner is …
ACP Internist Weekly has tallied the voting from its latest cartoon contest, where readers are invited to match wits against their peers to provide the most original and amusing caption.