Managing abdominal pain can involve keeping a broad differential understanding the role of neuromodulators and getting familiar with digital therapeutic tools Image by Witoon

Addressing abdominal pain's many causes

A session at ACG 2024 covered diagnoses similar to IBS that clinicians should keep on their differential and outlined the role of neuromodulators in treating disorders of the gut-brain interaction.

The National Health Service Corps: Superheroes in scrubs

Created in 1972, the National Health Service Corps is a federal program that aims to improve access to primary care health services in under-resourced areas by placing skilled professionals in these communities.

The power of purple in a divided electorate

ACP encourages continued involvement in advocacy even during times with a highly divided electorate.

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Part of creating trust involves encouraging people to rebuild bridges whether with other classmates or with faculty as mentors and bringing joy and a sense of community back to the clinical environment

Restoring trust after rough times in residency

The pandemic made many medical trainees less trustful and engaged. A program director talks about how to win them back.

Procrastination can include not just putting something off until the last minute but also putting off specific discrete steps that need to be completed before a project can move forward Image by leledaniele

How to motivate your mentees

An expert shares ideas for coaching others through the hurdles of procrastination, perseveration, and perfectionism.

A 2019 guideline from the American Thoracic Society suggests that stable ambulatory patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome and severe obstructive sleep apnea should receive continuous positiv

Obesity hypoventilation syndrome often overlooked

The condition is likely to show up more often in primary care as rates of obesity in the United States climb.

Pearls inform primary care for breast cancer prevention

Counseling women at high risk for breast cancer involves discussing enhanced surveillance, lifestyle interventions, and risk-reducing medications.

Combined rapid flu, COVID-19 test approved

This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.

Overreliance on NPs a serious concern

A reader responds to a recent President's Message.

Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives

ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, I.M. Matters Weekly from ACP.

MKSAP Quiz: Hospitalization for fever, night sweats

A 38-year-old woman is hospitalized for fever, night sweats, and a nonproductive cough of 6 weeks' duration. Medical history is significant for Crohn disease. Her only medication is ustekinumab. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?

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Fall prevention, abdominal pain, and more stories

This month's issue covers falls among older adults, addressing abdominal pain, and issues among medical education.

Obituaries

The College notes the passing of Herbert Rothenberg, MD, MACP, and Alexander Sloan Townes, MD, MACP.


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