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False-positive mammograms linked with reduced uptake of future screening
Women were particularly unlikely to return after a false-positive result if they were referred for short-interval follow-up or a biopsy or if they were Asian or Hispanic/Latinx, a large analysis of mammography in the U.S. found.
ACIP issues flu vaccine recommendations for this season, updates options for organ recipients
Everyone ages six months and older should be vaccinated against the flu if they have no contraindications, and for solid-organ transplant recipients, either the high-dose inactivated influenza vaccine or adjuvanted inactivated influenza vaccine is an acceptable option, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) said.
MKSAP Quiz: Hospitalization for neutropenic fever
A 45-year-old man is hospitalized for neutropenic fever. He was recently diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and his last chemotherapy treatment was 10 days ago. What is the most appropriate management to reduce the risk of future febrile neutropenia?
Earlier biomarker measurement may better estimate long-term cardiac risk
Two recent studies found that measuring low-density lipoprotein, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, and other variables earlier in life could pinpoint long-term risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and help inform interventions.
ACP offering webinars on AI and contract review in September
ACP offers live and recorded educational webinars for ACP members on various topics relevant to internal medicine.
Interns wanted for ACP's Washington, D.C., office
The one-month internship provides a multifaceted opportunity for medical students and residents to learn about the legislative process, health policy, and advocacy in organized medicine.
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.