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USPSTF reviews evidence, updates recommendations on abdominal aortic aneurysm screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently reviewed published evidence and issued new, slightly revised draft recommendations on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Critiques and explanations of new cholesterol guidelines published
Four new articles in Annals of Internal Medicine address the practice implications and controversy surrounding recent cholesterol treatment guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.
MKSAP Quiz: history of amenorrhea and galactorrhea
A 33-year-old woman is evaluated for a 5-month history of amenorrhea and a 3-month history of galactorrhea. She takes no medication. Vital signs and visual field findings are normal. Bilateral galactorrhea is noted. Serum prolactin level is markedly elevated. MRI shows a 1.5-cm sellar mass with suprasellar extension that impinges on the optic chiasm. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?
Vitamin D status associated with multiple sclerosis activity, progression
Higher vitamin D levels appear to be associated with reduced disease activity and a slower rate of disease progression in multiple sclerosis patients treated with interferon beta-1b, according to a study.
Recommendations on health care attire attempt to balance risk of cross-transmission with professional appearance
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America recently issued recommendations on attire for health care personnel who work in non-operating-room settings.
Deadline approaching to attest for 2013 EHR Incentive Program
Physicians and other eligible professionals must successfully attest by February 28 to receive an incentive payment for participation in the 2013 Medicare EHR Incentive Program.
CMS proposes rule change to Medicare Prescription Drug Program
CMS has issued proposed changes to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program and is asking for comments on the proposal by March 7.
Yul Ejnes: How I changed my private practice glass from half empty to half full
Yul Ejnes, MD, MACP, a past chair of ACP's Board of Regents, a practicing internist in Cranston, R.I., and a member of ACP Internist's editorial board, discusses physician satisfaction at KevinMD.com.
College Fellow named National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
Karen B. DeSalvo, MD, FACP, has been named the next National Coordinator for Health Information Technology by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Put words in our mouth
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