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Patient-clinician intervention associated with modest improvement in knee osteoarthritis

The patient intervention was telephone-based, while clinicians received patient-specific recommendations on osteoarthritis treatment via the electronic medical record.

CDC proposes 12 draft recommendations for prescribing opioids

The agency is accepting public comment until Jan. 13.

MKSAP Quiz: 10-month history of generalized weakness

A 61-year-old man is evaluated for a 10-month history of generalized weakness. He reports no pain or myalgia. History is significant for hypercholesterolemia treated with a stable dose of simvastatin for the past 3 years. Following a physical exam, lab results, and a chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?

Governor-elect designees election results announced

They will take office as Governors in April 2017.

Screen at-risk patients for syphilis, USPSTF draft statement recommends

The draft statement is open for public comment until Jan. 18.

ACP's Genesis Registry® helps physicians meet meaningful use reporting deadline

Interested practices are strongly encouraged to act by Jan. 31, 2016, to help ensure that contracting is complete by the Feb. 29 deadline.

New insurance firm for ACP members

Through Mercer, ACP members will be eligible for discounted coverage on their insurance needs.

And the winner is …

ACP Internist Weekly has tallied the voting from its latest cartoon contest, where readers are invited to match wits against their peers to provide the most original and amusing caption.