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Daily medication appears more cost-effective than monthly injections for opioid use disorder
Over 24 weeks, extended-release naltrexone cost an average of $5,317 more than buprenorphine-naloxone, primarily because the former was more expensive and required a longer detoxification period.
ACP encourages members to comment on draft recommendations about MOC's future
The report from the Continuing Board Certification: Vision for the Future Commission is open for public comment until Jan. 15.
MKSAP Quiz: Routine office visit for patient with HIV
A 44-year-old man is evaluated in the office during a routine visit. Medical history is significant for HIV diagnosed at age 25 years, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. He is a current smoker. Following a physical exam, lab tests, and electrocardiogram, what factors will result in underestimation of the risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in this patient?
Radical prostatectomy for localized cancer extended life span compared to watchful waiting
The amount of absolute benefit from surgery depended on the baseline risk defined by extracapsular extension and a Gleason score higher than 7, according to long-term follow-up data from a Scandinavian study.
New Curbsiders podcast: Is work-life balance actually attainable?
Susan Hingle, MD, MACP, Immediate Past Chair of ACP's Board of Regents, explores this elusive goal and the need to identify and re-evaluate priorities.
Understanding nonadherence, and the power of time
Philip A. Masters, MD, FACP, posts on KevinMD about why patients may not follow instructions and why “the tincture of time” is important.
Put words in our mouth
ACP Internist Weekly 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.