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Insulin injections, infusion pumps offer similar glucose control

Continuous insulin provides comparable glycemic control to injections, while continuous glucose monitoring is slightly superior to self-monitoring, a meta-analysis concluded.

MRSA rates in the U.S. appear to be decreasing, study indicates

Rates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) appear to be decreasing in the U.S., according to a new study.

MKSAP Quiz: sudden onset of vertigo

This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 79-year-old man who presents to the emergency department with vertigo that began suddenly about 1 hour before, associated with severe nausea and vomiting.

Combination of creatinine and cystatin C more accurate than either alone for GFR

Combining creatinine and cystatin C measurements provided a more accurate estimation of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) than using either measurement alone, a new study found.

Postoperative delirium associated with long-term cognitive impairment

Delirium after cardiac surgery occurred in nearly half of elderly patients and was associated with lower cognitive function postoperatively, a new study found.

Zoster vaccination didn't cause infection in patients on biologics

The herpes zoster vaccine reduced the incidence of herpes zoster infection in patients with immune-mediated disease, a new study found.

Upcoming immunization webinar on communicating risk-benefit of vaccination

ACP will host a webinar on communicating the risks and benefits of vaccination to patients on July 18 at noon as part of the ACP immunization webinar series.

New high-value, cost-conscious care curriculum available for internal medicine residents

ACP and the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) have developed and released a curriculum for training internal medicine residents to practice high-value, cost-conscious care.

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.