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Orthostatic hypotension not a barrier to intensive hypertension treatment, meta-analysis finds

Researchers observed that more intensive blood pressure treatment lowered risk of cardiovascular disease or all-cause mortality regardless of whether patients had orthostatic hypotension.

NPs, physicians appear equally likely to prescribe potentially inappropriate medications to seniors

Nurse practitioners (NPs) and physicians prescribed medications not recommended under Beers Criteria at very similar rates: 1.63 versus 1.69 per 100 prescriptions, respectively, a new analysis of Medicare Part D data found.

MKSAP quiz: Inclusion body myositis

An 82-year-old man is seen in follow-up for inclusion body myositis. A prednisone taper over the past 4 months was completed without clinical improvement. Following a physical exam and lab test, what is the most appropriate treatment?

Rosuvastatin, atorvastatin compared on effectiveness, safety in industry-funded trial

Analysis of a randomized trial in South Korea found that patients randomized to rosuvastatin developed type 2 diabetes requiring medication at a rate of 7.2%, compared to 5.3% among those given atorvastatin.

Celebrate Internal Medicine Day on October 28

Join ACP in showing your pride in internal medicine by sharing posts on social media, downloading toolkit resources, and participating in a chat on X.

ACP well-being and emotional support resources praised in ‘Success Stories' article

The Physicians Foundation's National Physician Suicide Awareness Day campaign website featured ACP's collection of well-being and emotional support resources for internal medicine physicians.

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.