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USPSTF issues draft recommendations on violence and abuse screening, vitamin D and calcium supplementation
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued two draft guidance statements, one on screening for intimate partner violence and abuse of elderly and vulnerable adults and another on vitamin D and calcium supplementation to prevent cancer and osteoporotic fractures in adults.
Most hormonal contraceptives show little absolute risk of stroke or heart attack, study finds
A recent study found that the absolute risk of increased thrombotic stroke and myocardial infarction associated with the use of hormonal contraception was low, although the relative risks varied depending on whether higher doses were used.
MKSAP Quiz: chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 38-year-old man with an 18-month history of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
Delirium may be associated with adverse outcomes in hospitalized patients with Alzheimer's disease
Patients with Alzheimer's disease who develop delirium during hospitalization are more likely to have adverse outcomes, according to a new study.
Lower energy, more exertional fatigue with statins
Statin treatment was associated with less energy and more exertional fatigue, according to a recent analysis.
Review examines optimal primary care for combat veterans
A new review by clinicians from the Veterans Administration outlines conditions common to returning combat veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and provides management guidelines for optimal primary care.
Guidelines on peripheral arterial ultrasound and physiologic testing
New guidelines describe the appropriate uses of arterial ultrasound and physiological testing for patients with known or suspected peripheral vascular disorders.
American College of Radiology identifies five imaging studies to question
In support of making wise choices about medical care, ACP and a number of other organizations joined the ABIM Foundation's Choosing Wisely Campaign and provided a list of five recommendations that physicians and patients should question.
Time running out on version 5010 deadline
As of July 1, practices must be transmitting claims using the version 5010 standards for electronic transactions.
ACO application deadline extended
CMS has announced that it will be re-opening the application period for the Advanced Payment Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model.
Who's tops at your hospital?
ACP Hospitalist is seeking candidates for its fifth annual Top Hospitalists issue in November, which will feature the best and brightest in hospital medicine.
Annals of Internal Medicine launches new website
Annals of Internal Medicine has launched its website on a new digital platform to provide internal medicine specialists and subspecialists with a faster, more personalized Web experience across Annals, ACP Journal Club, In the Clinic, and PubMed, and a new multimedia library.
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.