In the News
Early oral anticoagulation in afib may protect against dementia
Taking anticoagulant treatment at baseline was associated with a 29% lower risk of dementia than not receiving anticoagulant treatment and a 48% lower risk when analyzed on treatment.
High-risk outpatients with acute respiratory illness infrequently prescribed antivirals for influenza, study finds
Factors associated with antiviral treatment were early presentation to care, presence of fever, positive influenza test result, and presentation within the 2013–2014 and 2014–2015 seasons.
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for involuntary movements
A 22-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-year history of abnormal involuntary movements. The patient is able to suppress the movements completely for brief periods but then feels pressure building at the left shoulder and the urge to release it. Following a physical and neurological exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
AHA releases scientific statement on cardiovascular health in African-American patients
Obesity, hypertension, and diabetes generally occur earlier in African-American patients than in white patients, and adverse health behaviors may partly explain the higher burden of risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
ACP travel grants available for early-career members to attend Internal Medicine Meeting 2018
The Travel Grants Program is open to all domestic early-career ACP Members, with special consideration given to first-time meeting attendees, physicians who serve rural or underserved populations, physicians of diverse backgrounds, and those without a significant source of CME funding.
ACP offers free webinar on ‘Advancing to ACP Fellowship’
Michael S. Bronze, MD, MACP, will lead the webinar and review the meaning of and requirements for Fellowship, and participants will have the opportunity to ask questions.
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.