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Obstructive sleep apnea may be risk factor for Parkinson's
Veterans with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) had 1.61 additional cases of Parkinson's disease per 1,000 patients at six years from diagnosis versus those without OSA, and early use of continuous positive airway pressure appeared to help mitigate that risk, a cohort study found.
Tai chi about as effective as CBT for long-term management of chronic insomnia
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was superior to tai chi in treating chronic insomnia at three months, but the interventions were equally as effective at 15 months, according to a trial of older patients in Hong Kong.
MKSAP Quiz: ICU care after near drowning
A 65-year-old man is evaluated in the ICU while receiving mechanical ventilation for acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by near drowning. After a physical exam and arterial blood gas studies, what is the most appropriate next step in treatment?
Greater frailty associated with greater mortality benefit from postop cardiac rehab
Medicare beneficiaries with a higher score on a frailty index were less likely to participate in cardiac rehabilitation after percutaneous or surgical revascularization or aortic valve replacement, although rehab was associated with improved survival.
ACP encourages adults to get vaccinated during National Influenza Vaccination Week
ACP urges all eligible adults to receive their flu shot for the 2025-2026 season to protect themselves and their communities.
New AI-powered alcohol conversation tool available from ACP
The member-exclusive tool is designed to help clinicians practice conversations about alcohol use with simulated patients in a safe, supportive environment.
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.