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Current Issue| February 2024
Diabetes


SHIFTS IN INSULIN USE

Changes to clinical practice and other aspects of diabetes care have affected
how physicians can manage patients with the condition.

By Charlotte Huff
Cardiology

TAKE A TEAM APPROACH TO CORONARY DISEASE

A major update to a cardiology guideline puts team-based, patient-centered care
at the forefront of management and highlights the role of healthy diet and
exercise habits in reducing cardiovascular risk.

By Janet Colwell
President's Message

THE ETHICAL NEXUS OF HEALTH CARE: PURPOSE OVER PROFIT

ACP is comprehensively examining the corrosive impact of profit-driven health
care on the sacred patient-physician relationship in order to pave the way for
potential solutions.

By Omar T. Atiq, MD, MACP
Washington Perspective

HEALTH POLICY 'VALENTINES' FROM ACP

ACP actively worked to improve the lives of members and their patients in 2023
by addressing several key issues, such as reducing administrative burdens and
calling for Medicare to be able to negotiate prescription drug prices.

By Shari M. Erickson, MPH


I.M. MATTERS WEEKLY
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See all the articles in this newsletter


Pearls from I.M. Peers

POINTS ON PROVIDING GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE

There are simple things that physicians can do, regardless of their practice
setting, to communicate to patients that they are safe in the clinical space.

By Helene Hedian, MD, ACP Member
Conference Coverage

SALT TABLETS NO SALVE FOR HYPONATREMIA

At Kidney Week in fall 2023, an endocrinologist covered the latest in outpatient
diagnosis and treatment of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD).

By Jennifer Kearney-Strouse

Preventive Care

EXPERTS DEBATE DILEMMAS IN COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING

The latest ACP/Annals of Internal Medicine virtual forum discussed the
controversy around colorectal cancer screening, clarified the rationale
supporting the varying recommendations, and equipped physicians to make
screening choices that best align with patients' clinical situations.

By Stacey Butterfield
I.M. Ready

Q&A: CONQUERING THE ABCS OF CODING AND DOCUMENTATION

Early career physicians may feel overwhelmed by having to document the care they
provide, but an expert explains why it's not as confusing as it used to be.

By Jennifer Kearney-Strouse
FDA Update

OUD RISK TESTS, GENE THERAPIES FOR SICKLE CELL APPROVED

This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.

By Gianna Melillo
Letter to the Editor

PRESIDENTIAL KUDOS

A reader offers praise for recent President's Message columns.

Test Yourself

MKSAP QUIZ: BRIEF EPISODES OF WRIST PAIN, SWELLING, REDNESS

A 58-year-old woman is evaluated for brief episodes of pain, swelling, and
redness in the right wrist for 4 days. During the past 2 years, she has had
similar episodes in her left wrist and left third metacarpophalangeal joint,
which resolved without treatment. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and
radiograph, what is the most appropriate laboratory study to perform next?

Editor's Note

THE INS AND OUTS OF INSULIN UPDATES, NEW GUIDELINES, AND MORE

This month's issue addresses insulin, an updated cardiology guideline, and
colorectal cancer screening.

By Jennifer Kearney-Strouse
ACP Spotlight

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.

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