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Postcard reminders may improve remote cardiac monitoring
A stepped-wedge randomized controlled trial found an almost 25% difference in adherence to remote monitoring in U.S. veterans with pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators who received a reminder postcard versus those who did not.
Weight loss linked with heightened cancer risk
Individuals who lost more than 10% of their body weight within the past two years were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer in the 12 months after weight loss than those who didn't lose weight.
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for intestinal metaplasia
A 40-year-old woman is evaluated for intestinal metaplasia found on recent upper endoscopy to assess postprandial pain. No ulcers were visualized but generalized erythema and irregular mucosal pattern was noted. Following biopsy specimens, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
Review finds potential uses, pitfalls for generative AI in medicine
Although large language models could be used in several areas in medicine, many notable challenges remain unresolved, limiting their implementation, the review authors said.
Upcoming ACP/Annals of Internal Medicine forum to discuss adult vaccination
In “Putting Adult Vaccine Recommendations Into Action,” an upcoming live virtual forum for ACP members and Annals subscribers, a panel of experts will clarify confusion around vaccination recommendations, discuss communication strategies to use with patients, and address questions submitted in advance by the audience. The event will be held Feb. 7 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. ET. Register now.
Call for fall 2024 Board of Governors resolutions
Initiating a resolution provides members an opportunity to focus attention at the national level on a particular issue or topic that concerns them. The deadline for submitting new resolutions to be heard at the fall 2024 Board of Governors meeting is March 29.
Put words in our mouth
I.M. Matters Weekly from ACP 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.