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Read about how poor communication is involved in almost a quarter of patient safety incidents at https://t.co/ikd1C5YPu4

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A small EHR change, big impact: Setting a 90-day statin default reduced disparities for patients who are Black, on Medicaid, or in low-income areas.

Read more: https://t.co/stNOCmHiD5
#HealthEquity #PhysicianLeadership #InternalMedicine

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SAVE THE DATE! The 2026 Internal Medicine Meeting will be held in April 16-18 will be in San Francisco, California. Early Bird registration is already open!

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The expert clinical consensus from the National Lipid Association and the American Geriatrics Society offered advice on risk assessment and initiating, monitoring, intensifying, and deprescribing statins, among other topics.

🔗 Read more at https://t.co/afhB1Xxusq

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⏳ Almost here! Join us for the DC ACP Spring Walk on Sat, May 17, 2025, at 9 AM at Candy Cane City, Chevy Chase, MD! ☕🥯 Kick off with bagels & coffee, then enjoy a scenic stroll with colleagues. Don’t miss out—RSVP now! 👉 https://t.co/z8It77u24S 🌿👟

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As a critical first step, practices and systems should gather data on the frequency and type of each alert or message and actions taken in response to them.

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An industry-funded randomized trial found that switching to tirzepatide after inadequate response to dulaglutide led to significant additional reductions in HbA1c levels and weight at 40 weeks compared with increasing the dulaglutide dose.

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As HIV increasingly transforms into a chronic condition, internal medicine physicians can focus more on reducing cardiovascular conditions and other age-related diseases.

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📖 Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine – Uché Blackstock, MD

Dr. Blackstock’s story of confronting racism in medicine and pushing for change. Essential reading for health equity advocates.

📅 May 29 | 8 AM

Join here: https://t.co/mOLqNAVzGJ

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April 28 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work! Let’s raise awareness, prevent work-related injuries, and build a culture where every workplace is safe and healthy. 💼⚠️ #SafetyAndHealthAtWork

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It's Member Monday! Check out https://t.co/mI8cmW0fl6 to Meet Nicholas Azinge, MD, FACP and learn how to be featured.

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National Drug Take Back Day is a biannual event by the DEA, providing a safe way to dispose of unused or expired medications. Temporary collection sites are set up nationwide. Visit the DEA website for details on locations and dates.

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New ACP guidelines in Annals of Internal Medicine offer updated treatment recommendations for acute episodic migraines in nonpregnant adults.

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Give yourself a pop quiz! Check out the answer at https://t.co/bkAF3pVYL6

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Malnutrition may be everywhere, but feeding won't fix every patient. Experts offered their advice on nutritional interventions.

Read more at https://t.co/PUDAHt9CzB

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We’re looking for ACP DC members to feature in our #MemberMonday series! This is a great opportunity to showcase your journey, accomplishments, & experiences in medicine. It only takes a few minutes to submit—don’t miss your chance!

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Hypoglycemia risk nearly doubled after starting beta-blockers vs. long-term use—especially in older type 2 diabetics on insulin, per Canadian study.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/OAHUyjVII0

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🎧 Stay sharp with must-listen podcasts for Internal Medicine physicians!
From hot topics in patient care to the latest clinical updates, these episodes keep you informed and offer CME credits + MOC points for ACP members.

Start listening today 👉 https://t.co/1BXqiNjv2v

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April is Alcohol Responsibility Month! Celebrate spring with refreshing mocktails. Sip smart & stay mindful: https://t.co/XeCJZu4fGy

#DrinkResponsibly #SpringMocktails

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At a Thursday session, Cynthia M. Boyd, MD, MPH, FACP, discussed how clinician inertia can contribute to polypharmacy and offered advice on talking to patients about their meds. Read the recap & more at https://t.co/l4Y08agqId.