American College of Physicians - Internal Medicine

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New Guideline for Drug Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
When lifestyle modifications fail to improve high blood sugar, ACP recommends adding metformin as the initial drug treatment for most patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Doing the Right Thing
The latest ACP Ethics Manual offers new insights on professional conduct in our constantly changing environment. Get guidance on decision-making, and earn CME and MOC credits from related activities. Watch Video Introduction by ACP President and read the Ethics Manual.

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Get Ready for ABIM Exams – Review with ACP
Take an intensive class covering all of the material you can expect to see on the exam to ensure that you will do your best. Select from 11 different dates and locations. Cert courses (4-6 days)
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Internal Medicine 2012
ACP’s annual meeting, Internal Medicine 2012, will be held in New Orleans, LA, from April 19-21, 2012. Internal Medicine 2012 is the premier scientific meeting for internal medicine and features over 250 scientific sessions.

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Free Registration for Internal Medicine 2012
Learn more about internal medicine and sharpen your clinical skills and knowledge. ACP Student Members get free registration to Internal Medicine 2012, April 19-21, in New Orleans.

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Election 2012
The 2012 presidential election is underway, and the leading candidates have begun to release details about their proposals relating to health care in the U.S. ACP has developed several tools to help you take a critical look at these plans and get more involved.

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Annals of Internal Medicine

ACP Internist

ACP Hospitalist

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Join ACP Special Interest Groups to share information and gather with like-minded members online.

Come to New Orleans for the best internal medicine education. NEW this year – earn MOC points.

CLINICAL GUIDELINES

Oral Pharmacologic Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians
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Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Hospitalized Patients: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians
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Diagnosis and Management of Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Clinical Practice Guideline Update from the American College of Physicians, American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society, and European Respiratory Society
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Use of Intensive Insulin Therapy for the Management of Glycemic Control in Hospitalized Patients: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians
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Diagnostic Imaging for Low Back Pain: Advice for High-Value Health Care From the American College of Physicians
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High-Value, Cost-Conscious Health Care: Concepts for Clinicians to Evaluate the Benefits, Harms, and Costs of Medical Interventions
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Guidelines Process: The Development of Clinical Practice Guidelines and Guidance Statements of the American College of Physicians: Summary of Methods
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Screening Mammography: Screening Mammography for Women 40 to 49 Years of Age: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the American College of Physicians (April 2007)
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Erectile Dysfunction: Hormonal Testing and Pharmacologic Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians
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HIV: Screening for HIV in Health Care Settings: A Guidance Statement From the American College of Physicians and HIV Medicine Association Full text | PDF | Video
Depression: Using Second-Generation Antidepressants to Treat Depressive Disorders: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the American College of Physicians Full text | PDF | Video
Rx of Osteoporosis - Pharmacologic Treatment of Low Bone Density or Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the American College of Physicians Full text | PDF
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