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Updated recommendations issued on antiviral agents for influenza
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices released updated recommendations last week for antiviral treatment in patients with confirmed or suspected influenza.
Financial incentives don't improve U.K. doctors' performance for hypertension care
A pay-for-performance initiative in the United Kingdom aimed at managing hypertension had no effect on clinical outcomes, a new study has found.
MKSAP Quiz: Low back pain
A 32-year-old man is evaluated for a 10-year history of low back pain and stiffness that are alleviated with exercise and hot showers. In addition to starting an NSAID and physical therapy, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
ACP issues best practice advice on diagnostic imaging for low back pain
Routine imaging with X-ray or advanced imaging methods such as CT scan or MRI does not improve the health of patients with low back pain, a new paper from ACP advises.
AMA seeks to coordinate physician re-entry programs
The American Medical Association (AMA) announced new recommendations to improve the process for physicians who want to re-enter clinical medical practice after years in academic, business or personal pursuits.
Cognitive behavioral therapy improves outcomes in CHD
Cognitive behavioral therapy reduces the risk of repeat cardiac events in patients with coronary heart disease, a new trial found.
The next issue is online and in the mail
The next issue of ACP Internist features stories about potential overuse of CT scans, kidney transplantation, and practice efficiency.
Board of Governors Chair-elect announced
The Governors' Subcommittee on Nominations is pleased to announce that Thomas G. Tape, FACP, has been elected the Chair-elect Designee for the Board of Governors.
Governor-elect designees announced
ACP's Governors' Subcommittee on Nominations is pleased to announce the 2016 class of Governor-elect Designees. They will officially take office as Governors-elect after the business meeting in April 2011.
Put words in our mouth
ACP InternistWeekly 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.