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Large spikes in handgun acquisitions seen in aftermath of mass shootings
The number of handguns acquired in California increased sharply in the first 12 weeks following the Newtown and San Bernardino mass shootings, especially among women, whites and Hispanics, and first-time buyers.
Cardiology groups issue guidance on heart failure
Among other recommendations, during a hospitalization for heart failure, measurement of a predischarge natriuretic peptide level can be useful to establish prognosis postdischarge.
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of increasing dyspnea
A 72-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-year history of cough and a 1-year history of increasing dyspnea. He describes the cough as nonproductive, and his shortness of breath is worse with exertion. He does not have chest pain, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, or any other symptoms. He has a 15-pack-year smoking history but quit 40 years ago. He worked as a construction worker for 40 years. Following a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?
Guideline-based care underused for PAD, study says
Interventions to optimize secondary prevention, such as physician note “checklists” or other systematic prescription programs, might improve medication use and lifestyle counseling.
ACP congratulates the winners of 2nd annual Dragon's Lair Competition
The “Shark Tank”-like competition showcased ideas from physicians or medical students that have the potential to transform clinical practice on a national level in categories such as High-Value Care, Finding Joy in Practice, Improving Medical Education, and Meaningful Use of Technology.
Clinical Skills Committee accepting proposals for Internal Medicine Meeting 2019
The committee is most interested in workshops that have a high likelihood of changing physician behavior using proven teaching techniques or new and innovative teaching strategies that have yet to be tested.
And the winner is …
ACP Internist Weekly has tallied the voting from its latest cartoon contest, where readers are invited to match wits against their peers to provide the most original and amusing caption.