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ACP, others file suit against HHS, Secretary Kennedy for unlawful, unilateral vaccine changes

ACP joined with other medical societies and a pregnant patient to defend vaccine policy.

Two new studies look at how to classify obesity

One study assessed a new obesity framework that includes clinical comorbidities, while another analyzed the impact of including waist circumference in risk assessment.

MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for acute kidney injury

A 76-year-old woman is evaluated in the hospital for acute kidney injury unresponsive to intravenous fluids after presenting to the emergency department with weakness, chills, and dark urine. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and other tests, what is the most appropriate treatment?

AHA scientific statement offers recommendations on exercise for ‘long COVID’

The American Heart Association (AHA) recommended that patients with postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 start with low-duration, low-intensity exercise in a recumbent or semirecumbent position.

Interventions helped reduce potentially inappropriate prescribing for older patients

A review and meta-analysis of 118 randomized clinical trials showed that potentially inappropriate prescribing interventions were associated with approximately 0.5 fewer medications per patient, but no change in mortality.

Registration open for in-person POCUS courses in St. Louis

“POCUS: Foundational Skills for Internal Medicine Physicians” will be held on Nov. 7 and 8, and “Practical POCUS Skills for Internal Medicine Physicians” will take place on Nov. 9.

CME package of hospital medicine recordings available

ACP Hospital Med 100 features more than 100 hours of recorded hospital medicine-related sessions from Internal Medicine Meeting 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.