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CDC updates contraception recommendations
Selected practice recommendations and a medical eligibility statement include new advice on treatment and guidance on how to counsel patients while avoiding coercion, discrimination, and inequality.
Sulfonamide, cephalosporins linked with serious skin reactions in older patients
Relative to macrolides, sulfonamide and cephalosporins were each associated with a nearly threefold increased risk of serious cutaneous adverse drug reactions in adults older than age 66 years, a study of residents in Ontario, Canada, found.
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of bright red blood per rectum
A 55-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-week history of intermittent bright red blood per rectum and pain with defecation. He has marked anorectal discomfort with wiping, and blood is visualized in the toilet water and on toilet paper. Following inspection of the perianal region, what is the most likely diagnosis?
No tested biomarkers successfully identified postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2
The RECOVER study compared 25 biomarkers in patients who had no lingering symptoms of COVID-19 and those who had at least 12 postacute sequelae symptoms and found no significant differences between the groups.
Watch ACP's CEO/EVP discuss women's leadership in health care
Darilyn Moyer, MD, MACP, recently participated in a roundtable discussion with other health care leaders on what women bring to leadership of diverse teams.
Vote for your favorite entry
I.M. Matters Weekly from ACP's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.