In the News
Guideline suggests prescription medications when lifestyle change ineffective for weight loss
For adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related complications, the American Gastroenterological Association found moderate certainty of benefit for four medications: semaglutide, liraglutide, phentermine-topiramate ER, or naltrexone-bupropion.
Strengthening exercises associated with lower all-cause mortality in older adults
The risk of all-cause mortality was lower in adults ages 65 years and older who engaged in two to six strengthening episodes per week, according to a new analysis that adjusted for frequency of moderate or vigorous aerobic exercise.
MKSAP Quiz: Consultation following a diagnosis of breast cancer
A 70-year-old woman undergoes consultation following a diagnosis of breast cancer. She has no other medical conditions. Following a biopsy and lumpectomy, what is the most appropriate adjuvant treatment or management for this patient?
New ACP paper calls for policies to improve environmental health for all
The College's latest position paper broadens recommended policy actions on the climate crisis to include a wider array of environmental exposures that impact human health.
ACP launches new Financial Well-being Program
The new program for ACP members features tools and resources on topics such as paying medical school loans, budgeting and saving, and tax strategies.
Register now for ACP's Internal Medicine Meeting 2023 precourses
The meeting's 14 precourses, taking place on April 25 and 26 in San Diego, cover a variety of internal medicine topics and provide learners with an opportunity to earn additional CME and MOC credit.
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.