Fixing the longevity gap between men and women can involve increasing mens use of health care and prioritizing long-term outcomes according to experts who offered their advice Image by Adobe Stock-

Giving men's health a quick checkup

A growing life expectancy gap between men and women highlights the need for new approaches in delivering primary care to men.

Advocacy as a core aspect of patient care

Physicians are natural advocates for fixing the broken health care system.

In order to form a more perfect union

ACP has reviewed and updated its policy related to unionization of physicians and collective bargaining.

I.M. Matters Weekly

See all the articles in this newsletter

Read with caution An unsolicited email that asks you to submit your paper for publication or join an editorial board may be coming from a predatory journal Image by Adobe Stock-Jane Kelly

Don't fall prey to predatory journals

The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors already warns researchers about the dangers of predatory journals, but with the numbers growing, it felt that stronger action was needed.

Mindfulness practices such as deep breathing or yoga dont have to be complicated or expensive Patients can download free meditation or mindfulness apps to get started Image by Adobe Stock-Jacob Lund

Helping patients manage chronic, common stressors

Primary care physicians are often the first ones to hear about stress levels that are shifting from uncomfortable to overwhelming.

Going from good to great in teaching medicine

Most educators say they want to continuously improve their teaching skills, but getting substantive and actionable feedback from learners can be a serious challenge.

Improving care for unrepresented older adults

Many older adults in the U.S. are just one medical crisis away from becoming unrepresented, defined by the American Geriatrics Society as lacking medical decisional capacity, an advance directive, and a surrogate decision-maker.

Comments on the cost crisis

A reader responds to a recent President's Message.

Marketing OK'd for at-home STI test

This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.

MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation in the ED for rash

A 42-year-old patient is evaluated in the emergency department for a rash. Four days ago, they developed fever, malaise, and a headache; these symptoms resolved after 2 to 3 days and were followed by the rash, which started as small erythematous macules that developed into papules. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?

a1
MKSAP 19

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.

Preventing migraine, managing men's health, and more stories

This issue covers migraines, men's health, and predatory journal publishing.


Clinical Newsletters

I.M. Matters Weekly from ACP

An electronic newsletter that covers the latest news in internal medicine, delivered directly to your inbox each Tuesday.

May 6, 2025   

ACP Diabetes Monthly

An electronic newsletter that focuses on news specific to diabetes, delivered directly to your inbox once per month.

April 11, 2025   

ACP Gastroenterology Monthly

An electronic newsletter that focuses on news specific to gastroenterology and hepatology, delivered directly to your inbox once per month.

April 25, 2025