ACP InternistWeekly
Welcome to the December 23 issue of ACP InternistSM Weekly, an update for internists published every Tuesday by the American College of Physicians.
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In the News for the Week of 12-23-08
Highlights
- Heart disease deaths drop but obesity, inactivity still major risks
- Stress leads to unhealthy behaviors that lead to CV disease
- IBS guidelines recommend testing for celiac disease, using antidepressants
Test yourself
- MKSAP quiz: testicular cancer post-discharge
FDA update
- Suicide risk for antiepileptics, tighter screening for antidiabetics
Men's health
- Alpha-blockers not effective for prostatitis compared to placebo
Educational opportunities
- HIVMA soliciting applications for minority fellowship award
From the College
- New issue of ACP Advocate explains how you could earn more in 2009
Cartoon caption contest
- And the year's best is …
Editorial note: ACP InternistWeekly will not be published for the next two weeks due to the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Highlights
.Heart disease deaths drop but obesity, inactivity still major risks
Deaths from heart disease and stroke fell by about 30% between 1999 and 2006, according to data released in the American Heart Association's 2009 statistical update. More…
.Stress leads to unhealthy behaviors that lead to CV disease
The association between stress and cardiovascular disease can mostly be explained by behavioral factors, according to a new study. More…
.IBS guidelines recommend testing for celiac disease, using antidepressants
Updated guidelines for irritable bowel syndrome recommmend testing for celiac disease and using antidepressants in some cases. More…
Test yourself
.MKSAP quiz: testicular cancer post-discharge
A 40-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination after being discharged from care by his medical oncologist. His medical history is significant for metastatic testicular germ cell cancer. What is the most appropriate management strategy for this patient at this time? More…
FDA update
.Suicide risk for antiepileptics, tighter screening for antidiabetics
Antiepileptic drugs must now have a warning in their prescribing information about a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, the FDA said last week. Separately, the agency gave guidance to new diabetes drug makers that they should provide evidence their drugs won't increase cardiovascular risk. More…
Men's health
.Alpha-blockers not effective for prostatitis compared with placebo
Alpha-adrenergic receptor blockers didn't show any significant decrease in pain compared with placebos, for chronic prostatitis–chronic pelvic pain syndrome. More…
Educational opportunities
.HIVMA soliciting applications for minority fellowship award
The HIV Medical Association is currently collecting applications for its 2009 Minority Clinical Fellowship Program. More…
From the College
.New issue of ACP Advocate explains how you could earn more in 2009
The latest issue of ACP’s advocacy newsletter looks at two programs under Medicare that can help internists increase their reimbursement for 2009. More…
Cartoon caption contest
.And the year's best is …
ACP InternistWeekly readers chose the year's best cartoon caption. One voter was chose at random to win a $100 ACP gift certificate. More…
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Test yourself
A 40-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination after being discharged from care by his medical oncologist. His medical history is significant for metastatic testicular germ cell cancer. What is the most appropriate management strategy for this patient at this time?
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