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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.