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Yoga no more effective than general exercise in reducing incontinence in women
Participants receiving a pelvic floor yoga intervention reported some improvement in urinary incontinence symptoms, as did those in a general muscle stretching and strengthening exercise program.
New appropriate use criteria offer framework for preop cardiac testing
The American College of Cardiology and other cardiology societies released a framework to guide the use of imaging in cardiovascular evaluation of patients undergoing nonemergent, noncardiac surgery.
MKSAP Quiz: Bone health evaluation
A 60-year-old woman is evaluated for bone health during a routine wellness visit. Her mother was treated for a hip fracture after a fall at the age of 65 years. The patient is sedentary and has a 30–pack-year history of cigarette smoking but quit smoking 2 months ago. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
Remote mindfulness training aided veterans with chronic pain
Mindfulness training delivered via telehealth or in a self-paced program had a greater effect on chronic pain than usual care, a Veterans Affairs study concluded.
Updated ACP Climate Change and Health Toolkit now available
The “Greening the Health Care Sector” document collection is a recent update to the toolkit that shows physicians and staff how to take action to curb climate change and make their practices more environmentally friendly.
ACP joins leading health care organizations in awarding grants to support diversity, equity and inclusion
The grants of $10,000 to $40,000 support interprofessional projects led by internal medicine residents, fellows, and faculty that focus on improving trust and advancing health equity.
Put words in our mouth
I.M. Matters Weekly from ACP 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.