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Higher fecal hemoglobin concentration on FIT may support shorter screening interval

Patients with a hemoglobin concentration on fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) in the range directly below the positive result cutoff had significantly increased risk of adenoma on follow-up screening compared to those with lower results, a new analysis from Germany found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/11/07/2.htm
7 Nov 2023

Learn how to 'Live Your Best Life'

The structured professional and leadership development program includes five online educational sessions followed by group coaching with ACP leaders.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/learn-how-to-live-your-best-life.htm
1 Mar 2024

MKSAP Quiz: Runner evaluation during a marathon

A 22-year-old woman participating in a marathon is evaluated in the medical tent for headache, confusion, and disorientation after she stopped running at mile 20. This is her first marathon. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/05/3.htm
5 Mar 2024

New 'weighs' to treat obesity

Even as the data on weight loss drugs mount, physicians need to help patients navigate potentially prohibitive costs and a continuing need for lifestyle change.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/new-weighs-to-treat-obesity.htm
1 Mar 2024

MKSAP Quiz: Epilepsy management

A 35-year-old man is evaluated for a 3-year history of epilepsy. Seizures typically occur twice monthly. Treatment with oxcarbazepine and lamotrigine, although initially reducing seizure frequency, has been largely ineffective. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/02/3.htm
2 Mar 2021

Combating the crisis of loneliness

While the COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on loneliness, social engagement with friends and family has been falling for the past two decades as feelings of social isolation have increased.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/combating-the-crisis-of-loneliness.htm
1 Oct 2023

Annual FIT has moderate to high sensitivity and specificity for screening asymptomatic adults

Fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) are noninvasive, easy to prepare, and inexpensive and are as effective as colonoscopy when used in a consistent fashion to screen for colorectal cancer, an editorial stated.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/02/26/4.htm
26 Feb 2019

How, where, and why to get published

Publishing can be an important tool for early career physicians to establish credibility, solidify an area of expertise, and lay the groundwork for future promotions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/how-where-and-why-to-get-published.htm
1 Jan 2024

Tailored thresholds for FIT may increase colorectal cancer detection

Rates of cancer detection and the number of positive test results per cancer case detected varied significantly by age and sex, which suggests that modifying positivity thresholds by subgroups might optimize screening program performance.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/09/18/4.htm
18 Sep 2018

PrEPare for HIV care

Internal medicine physicians are already trained to care for complex medical conditions, and HIV is no different, especially as adults age and develop diabetes, heart disease, and other conditions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/prepare-for-hiv-care.htm
1 Nov 2023

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