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Updated Beers criteria highlight medications that are risky in older patients
The American Geriatrics Society has added warfarin as a medication to avoid and urged caution with sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors in the latest update of its guidance on prescribing for U.S. adults ages 65 years and older.
CBT improved severe fatigue after COVID-19, Dutch trial finds
After randomization, patients with severe fatigue three to 12 months after COVID-19 infection benefited from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) compared to usual care.
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation of lung cancer risk during a routine visit
This week's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate lung cancer screening test for a 63-year-old woman with a 37-pack-year history of cigarette smoking who quit smoking at age 55 years and has COPD but reports no symptoms concerning for lung cancer.
New ACP paper calls for appropriate, meaningful performance measures to evaluate telemedicine
The position paper recommends that any performance measure used to evaluate telemedicine visits should adhere to the same criteria as in-person visits.
ACP introduces upgraded decision-making platform, DynaMedex™
DynaMedex provides ACP members with advanced clinical decision support, patient engagement tools, and access to shared decision-making tools, as well as expanded drug information.
ACP observes Mental Health Awareness Month
ACP recommends that members check out the I.M. Emotional Support Hub for resources on well-being and professional fulfillment.
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.