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ACP releases its Annual Report of the Executive Vice President
The report highlights ACP news and activities over the past year.
Semont-plus maneuver led to faster positional vertigo recovery than Epley maneuver in trial
Patients randomized to the Semont-plus maneuver averaged two days until recovery from posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo canalolithiasis compared with more than three days among those who underwent the Epley maneuver.
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for right calf pain
A 24-year-old woman is evaluated for pain in the right calf since yesterday. She reports no shortness of breath, cough, or chest pain. Her medical history is unremarkable. Following a physical exam and ultrasound, what is the most appropriate management?
Cardiovascular effects of vitamin D supplementation still uncertain, trial finds
Older adults who were randomized to vitamin D supplementation had a slightly lower rate of cardiovascular events, particularly myocardial infarction, but the overall difference from placebo was not significant, an Australian trial found.
Sleep apnea, daytime sleepiness linked to higher coronary artery calcium scores
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea and daytime sleepiness had a 66% higher risk of atherosclerosis than those with neither condition, a Brazilian analysis found.
New ethics case study examines employment and health care business practices
The case study was developed by ACP's Ethics, Professionalism and Human Rights Committee and the Center for Ethics and Professionalism.
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.