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Study details high prevalence of prescription stimulant use, misuse
Between 2019 and 2022, a quarter of U.S. adults reported misuse of prescription stimulants (amphetamine-type and methylphenidate, controlled medications most commonly used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and 9% met criteria for prescription stimulant use disorder, according to a survey study of more than 83,000 patients.
Many U.S. women undergo annual mammograms despite guideline recommendations
More than 75% of women received a mammogram in the past year, suggesting that a large proportion of women undergo screening annually regardless of guideline recommendations for biennial screening, according to the 2019 and 2021 National Health Interview Survey.
MKSAP Quiz: 1-week history of gross hematuria
A 65-year-old man is evaluated for a 1-week history of gross hematuria. Medical history is otherwise unremarkable. After a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test?
Childhood cancer survivors at earlier risk for aging-related disease
At age 47.3 years, 20% of childhood cancer survivors were projected to develop breast cancer, colorectal cancer, glial tumors, sarcomas, heart failure, coronary heart disease/myocardial infarction, stroke, or valvular disease. For the general population, that was not true until age 65 years.
ACP offers new AI Resource Hub
Included on the hub are artificial intelligence (AI) tools for medical practice and medical education, as well as an ACP policy position paper and other related resources.
Dr. Jokela talks Match Day on KevinMD
Janet Jokela, MD, MPH, MACP, discusses medical students, Match Day, and the threat to the U.S.'s biomedical research and public health infrastructure.
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.