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USPSTF issues recommendations on statins for primary prevention
Among other recommendations, low- to moderate-dose statins should be started in adults 40 to 75 years of age who have no history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) but have at least 1 risk factor and a 10-year CVD event risk calculated at 10% or more.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/22/1.htm
22 Nov 2016
Vigilance needed to combat osteoporosis
This issue covers such topics as osteoporosis, nutrition, vertigo, and opioids and medical education.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/editors-note.htm
1 Jan 2017
HPV vaccination now impacts practice later
This issue covers such topics as HPV vaccination, news from ObesityWeek, and a preview of upcoming events at Internal Medicine Meeting 2017.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/editors.htm
1 Feb 2017
More debate about mammography
This issue covers the debate about breast cancer screening, medication adherence, and the ethics of students who follow up on patients by using the electronic medical record.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/03/editors.htm
1 Mar 2017
Statins, gout guidelines fuel debate on best practice
This issue covers the debate about statins guidelines, evidence-based guidelines for gout, and physicians-in-training who face discrimination.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/editors.htm
1 Apr 2017
Can we stop the superbugs?
This issue covers antibiotic resistance among bacteria, ways to teach ambulatory care during a hospital residency, and a pair of stories about geriatrics.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/05/editors.htm
1 May 2017
Weight loss, MOC featured in meeting coverage
This issue covers the wrap-up of news from Internal Medicine Meeting 2017.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/editors.htm
1 Jun 2017
Prediabetes presents puzzles in clinical practice
This issue covers the use of the term ‘prediabetes', non-VA care for veterans, and a wrap-up of ACP's Leadership Day.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/07/prediabetes-presents-puzzles-in-clinical-practice.htm
1 Jul 2017
Beyond counting sheep, helping patients sleep
This issue covers sleep hygiene, abdominal pain, and women's health.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/09/beyond-counting-sheep-helping-patients-sleep.htm
1 Sep 2017
Treating opioid addiction in primary care
This issue covers treating opioid addiction in primary care, counseling lifestyle habits to prevent cognitive dementia, and low back pain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/10/treating-opioid-addiction-in-primary-care.htm
1 Oct 2017