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Study charts steep rise in obesity among American youth since 2011
Black children and adolescents were the subgroup that saw the largest rise in obesity prevalence from 2011 to 2023, including a significant bump during the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC data show.
MKSAP Quiz: COPD patient in respiratory failure
A 73-year-old man is evaluated 4 days after he was admitted to the ICU for respiratory failure secondary to an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite treatment, his condition worsened, requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation. Following a physical exam, blood gas studies, and spontaneous awakening and breathing trials, what is the most appropriate management?
Academic detailing increased deprescribing of diabetes meds in older patients
For older diabetes patients at risk of treatment-related hypoglycemia, receiving a brochure and having their physicians participate in a virtual academic detailing presentation resulted in the highest rate of medication deprescribing.
Vaccine effective against herpes zoster, postherpetic neuralgia, industry study finds
Real-world data on the recombinant zoster vaccine showed that vaccine effectiveness was 73.9% against herpes zoster and 83.7% against postherpetic neuralgia among those who got two doses. With one dose, the rates were 60.3% and 45.6%, respectively, the industry-funded study concluded.
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.