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Anakinra may not improve chronic fatigue syndrome severity in women

There were no clinically important or statistically significant differences between anakinra and placebo groups in Checklist Individual Strength subscale score at four weeks or the end of follow-up.

New ACP Practice Advisor Module addresses patient and family engagement

The module covers new and innovative ways to ensure that a practice is employing the latest communication techniques, such as using an electronic health record to send out reminders and getting family members involved in care.

MKSAP quiz: Sudden onset of erectile dysfunction

A 52-year-old man is evaluated for the sudden onset of erectile dysfunction that has persisted for 6 months. He reports having erections that are inadequate for vaginal penetration. He feels guilty about not being able to satisfy his wife's requests for sexual intercourse, although he still has sexual desires. He has been sleeping poorly and feeling fatigued throughout the day. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely cause of this patient's erectile dysfunction?

Reminder devices did not increase patients' medication adherence, study finds

There were no significant differences in the adjusted odds of optimal adherence (a medication possession ratio of 80% or more) between a control group and three groups using different reminder devices.

ACP unveils new online section: Sharing Our Stories

A new page on ACP's website features perspectives pieces and physician profiles.

Call for nominations for leadership award

Alpha Omega Alpha presents up to three awards of $25,000 each annually to mid-career physicians to further their leadership development.

Put words in our mouth

ACP Internist Weekly 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.