Annals of Internal Medicine

The latest episode of Annals On Call is available to listen to now. In this episode, Dr. Robert Centor discusses the American College of Physicians (ACP) recent guidance on screening with Dr. Carolyn Crandall. https://bit.ly/4fPGzaR

In a randomized trial of patients aged 75 and older undergoing spinal fusion surgery, those who participated in a 4-week pre-surgery program consisting of exercise, nutrition, and psychological support experienced fewer complications within 90 days compared to standard enhanced recovery care alone. Read here: https://bit.ly/3ScIWe4

In a new editorial, Annals of Internal Medicine Senior Deputy Editor Christina C. Wee, MD, MPH and Associate Editors Tianjing Li, MD, MHS, PhD, Bryan C. Batch, MD, MHS, and John B. Wong, MD discuss the systematic reviews that support the American College of Physicians (ACP) latest clinical guideline of pharmacologic treatments for overweight or obesity. The authors note how these and other reviews reinforce the need to manage as a chronic condition requiring ongoing treatment. https://bit.ly/4uHXVKm

A living systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated randomized controlled trials of pharmacologic treatments for weight management, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, in overweight or in adults. The findings were used to inform the recent American College of Physicians (ACP) living clinical guidelines of pharmacologic treatments for overweight or obesity in nonpregnant adults. Read here: https://bit.ly/4v14ZSN

NEW: A study of more than 500,000 older adults newly admitted to skilled nursing facilities found that those who received the recombinant vaccine (RZV) were less likely to develop dementia over four years compared to those who did not receive the . https://bit.ly/4esjLeH

This free summary can be used to help your patients understand how the American College of Physicians (ACP) Clinical Guidelines Committee developed new living clinical guidelines recommending weight management medications for nonpregnant adults with overweight or . https://bit.ly/4xwfa45

A new living clinical guideline from American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends and as first-line options when initiating pharmacologic treatment with lifestyle modifications for weight management for nonpregnant adults with obesity. Read the full guideline: https://bit.ly/4e92EQo

This free patient summary can help patients better understand the findings of a study evaluating the risk for poor pregnancy outcomes, such as pregnancy loss, abnormal fetal growth, and major birth defects, with RA use early in pregnancy. https://bit.ly/4vaRDE2

Latest at Annals.org: A study estimated the effects of hospital admissions on health outcomes and health care spending among persons with . Read now: https://bit.ly/4oC4EUY