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Studies describe H5N1 avian influenza cases of 2024
Almost all H5N1 cases reported to the CDC in recent months were associated with animal exposure and led to mild illness, but a Canadian adolescent got severely ill with a variant that showed significant mutations, new research revealed.
Gabapentin not linked to falls in older adults with neuropathy, fibromyalgia
A retrospective study compared fall-related injuries in adults initiating gabapentin versus duloxetine for diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, or fibromyalgia.
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up examination for asthma
A 25-year-old man is seen in follow-up examination for asthma diagnosed 2 months ago. He reports that his symptoms are now well controlled without use of his rescue inhaler. During the visit, he describes feeling down on many days, with difficulty falling asleep and early morning awakening. Following positive depression screening and a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
Cognitive behavioral intervention helped reduce pain in hemodialysis patients
A 24-week training intervention on pain coping skills, consisting of 12 weekly coach-led sessions via video or telephone conferencing followed by 12 weeks of daily interactive voice response sessions, led to modest reductions on measures of pain interference, a trial found.
ACP develops framework for considering economic evidence in clinical guidelines
The framework presents and explains the process that ACP's Clinical Guidelines Committee utilizes for incorporating economic evidence into clinical recommendations.
Registration is open for precourses at Internal Medicine Meeting 2025
The one- and two-day courses cover a variety of internal medicine subjects, including a new course on nutrition in medical practice.
Vote for your favorite entry
I.M. Matters Weekly from ACP's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.