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New ACP guideline on migraine prevention advises starting with monotherapy
ACP's recommendations to prevent migraines in nonpregnant adults favor metoprolol or propranolol, valproate, venlafaxine, or amitriptyline as initial therapy and reported that all treatments provide similar net clinical benefit.
SGLT-2, GLP-1 effects on cardiovascular risk differ by age
Older patients had a greater relative reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events with sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors versus glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, a meta-analysis of more than 600 studies found.
MKSAP Quiz: 3-week history of repeated coughing
A 35-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-week history of repeated paroxysms of sustained coughing accompanied by vomiting. She has tried over-the-counter cough suppressants with minimal benefit. One week before onset of her current symptoms, she experienced 3 to 4 days of mild upper airway congestion and malaise, which resolved without treatment. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
Brochures mailed to patients may aid deprescribing efforts, study finds
A previsit brochure was associated with a ninefold increase in the odds of deprescribing conversations with care teams among veterans who found the topic important.
ACP announces the release of the all-new ACP MKSAP℠
Learners can select a one-year or three-year subscription and will receive regularly updated content and new questions added annually.
Changes coming to dues cycle
ACP is transitioning to an anniversary-based dues billing cycle for new post-training members beginning in February 2025.
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.